How to become a pilot
Being a pilot is a fantastic job for people who enjoy responsibility, technology, meeting people and the excitement of flying a commercial aircraft.
Information and advice pages
How to become a pilot
Being a pilot is a fantastic job for people who enjoy responsibility, technology, meeting people and the excitement of flying a commercial aircraft.
How to become a social worker
Social workers offer support to those most in need, whether it’s a family under pressure or a person with a physical or learning disability trying to live independently.
How to choose between courses and conservatoires
Take a look at how courses are delivered, find out more about conservatoires, and compare them.
How to choose between halls and private accommodation
When it comes to looking at where you’ll live as a student, most people choose between university halls of residence or private student accommodation. Here are some of the key differences to look out for.
How to write a personal statement that works for multiple courses
Communicating your passion for a subject in your personal statement is an art in itself – but what if you're applying to two (or more) very different courses with the same statement?
Hub live sessions
We run live sessions in the UCAS Hub to help those researching their next steps, and record them all. You can access them below.
Interview tips
Interviews and auditions help course tutors to compare applicants before deciding what offers to make. Get some advice here.
Making the right decision
If your application is successful, you’ll receive a conditional or unconditional offer – here’s how to make the right choice for you.
Mature student case studies
Hear directly from mature students about what it was like studying for their undergraduate degrees
Mature undergraduate students
Every year, thousands of mature students go to university or college. It's a great chance to develop new skills and career options – at any age.
Next Steps: What is the experience of students from a care background in education? report
In its newest report in the Next Steps series, UCAS, in partnership with the Unite Foundation, examines the educational experiences of students from a care background.
Our products and services
Our range of products and services for providers can help you to connect with applicants, inform your student recruitment activity and ensure a smooth admissions cycle.
Outreach Evaluator
Make the most of Outreach Evaluator to track groups of individuals into the higher education system using our data. Get evidence of return on investment for brand awareness, engagement, widening participation and outreach activities.
Parent and guardian guide to apprenticeships
Heard of an apprenticeship but not sure what it’s all about? Here, we share what you need to know and practical tips for supporting someone who might be thinking about an apprenticeship.
Peer-to-peer engagement
Unibuddy enables prospective students to interact with your current students, allowing them to ask questions and develop a sense of connection with your university or college whilst they do their research.
Pharmacy, pharmacology, and toxicology personal statement guide
Admissions tutors agree that pharmacy, pharmacology, and toxicology are competitive fields to get into, so follow our tips to make you stand out.
Provider Pages
Get your brand in front of students and their influencers with our Provider Pages. Millions of students come to ucas.com to research their choices – you can put your university or college front and centre from the very start of their journey to higher education.