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Why study postgraduate?

Postgraduate courses can help you progress or change your career. Find out what the options are and how to apply.

Writing your personal statement: Students with individual needs

Universities and colleges welcome students from diverse backgrounds and with a range of unique strengths and qualities. Here, we offer guidance on how to showcase the valuable and transferable skills drawn from your personal experiences and circumstances.

Your pocket careers adviser: Results day and Clearing support

We've worked with university and school coach, Clementine Wade, to create articles, videos, and email tips to help you understand results day and Clearing, and get to grips with what you should be doing when to best support your child through the process.

Zoology 2026 personal statement guide

A degree in zoology opens up numerous career options working with or studying animals, or could be a stepping stone into a graduate veterinary medicine course. If it's your degree of choice, here are some personal statement pointers.

Applying for a Construction Apprenticeship

Do you want to start a career in construction among experienced professionals? Construction apprenticeships offer the perfect way to gain practical skills and real-world experience on the route to becoming a qualified tradesperson or construction manager. In this guide, we walk you through applying for a construction apprenticeship with tips from employers about what they look for in an apprentice.

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10 things your teen wants you to know

You’re one of their biggest supporters – even if they don’t always say it. From handling Results Day emotions to offering the right kind of encouragement, here are 10 things they might be thinking (but not telling you).

2015 End of Cycle Report videos

To accompany the 2015 End of Cycle Report a series of short videos are available. These videos, recorded by current and graduate members of the UCAS Data Scientist Internship Programme, focus on specific areas of the report and highlight the key findings.

2016 January deadline analysis report videos

To accompany the 2016 January deadline analysis report 'UK application rates by the January deadline', a series of short videos are available. These videos, recorded by current and graduate members of the UCAS Data Scientist Internship Programme, focus on specific areas of the report and highlight the key findings.