Student finance for conservatoire courses
Not sure how to pay for your performance-based course, or how you’ll cope during your studies? Don’t worry, there’s a range of support available.
Information and advice pages
Student finance for conservatoire courses
Not sure how to pay for your performance-based course, or how you’ll cope during your studies? Don’t worry, there’s a range of support available.
Studying at a higher education college
Higher education (HE) courses don’t have to be studied at a university – there are more than 240 colleges in the UK that offer a range of higher education courses.
Summary
And here we go, the Lifestyle Report 2021 is here. Here’s a taste of things to come. There are five chapters to look forward to before the full report gets released: Brand & Spend, Technology & Gaming, Social Media, Entertainment, and Food & Travel. But before we get started, let’s have a little look at the state of affairs, and what’s been happening in the student psyche these past 12 months...
Supporting UK Armed Forces veterans and service leavers
Students who have served in the UK Armed Forces as a Regular or Reservist may find there are unique challenges involved in applying to higher education. This guide will help you offer practical ways to help students explore their options and prepare for their next step.
Supporting your child on results day: A parent's guide to navigating the emotional rollercoaster
There are ups and downs on results day, but getting prepared beforehand is the best way to navigate anything that might come your way.
Supporting your child with writing their personal statement for 2026 entry
Writing a personal statement is an important part of your child’s university application, and with the new format for 2026 entry, there’s a clear structure to follow. As a parent, guardian, or carer, your support can make a real difference. This page offers advice to help your child write a statement that reflects their experiences and goals, along with tips on what to avoid.
The deadline has passed but your options are still open
It’s not just uni – there are so many options available to you. We help you decide by visualising your future self.
The strength of a UK qualification to employers
There's many reasons to study in the UK, and knowing what your qualification means to employers, and how it can help you, is important when planning your education journey.
The UCAS Careers Quiz – personalised career matches
Using the power of real-world data, personality profiling and labour market information our new Careers Quiz matches your students to their best suited career options. And most importantly, we tell them which higher education courses others have studied to get them there.
Things to consider when choosing a UK university
Choosing to study in the UK as an international student can be a big decision, but how do you choose the right university? There are many ways to learn which university is best, even when living in a different country.
Try our Career Quiz!
Get matched to jobs and see what courses previous students studied to get there.
UCAS Conservatoires: finance and support
Not sure how to pay for your performance-based course, or how you’ll cope during your studies? Don’t worry, there’s a range of support available.
UCAS Streetview
We’ve been out and about asking students how they’re feeling about the big day and grilling those who’ve been there for their top advice. Our experts explain how Clearing really works, what to do if you change your mind and how to prepare for uni life.
UCAS' additional services
UCAS isn’t just an application – there are additional services you can sign up for to help you secure a place, and prepare for student life.
UK Armed Forces veterans and service leavers
If you have ever served as a Regular or Reservist in the UK Armed Forces, or remain a Reservist, you may find there are unique challenges involved in applying to university or college.
Undergraduate: Care experienced students
If you are in care, or have experience of being in care in the past, there's lots of support available in higher education to help you with finance, accommodation, and settling in.
Unexpected grades
If you received grades this year and they aren’t what you had hoped for, don’t worry – there are plenty of options available to you.
Using your personal statement beyond a university application
You’ve done all the hard work creating your personal statement, but have you thought about how you can use what you’ve written for different purposes? Whether you’re thinking about applying for an apprenticeship, or there’s a job you’d love, and you need a covering letter, your personal statement can be a great place to start.
Where do I start?
Wondering what to do next, but no idea where to start? The number of options out there can seem overwhelming – follow our tips to help you decide what’s right for you.