UCAS terms explained
We use quite a few terms in the application process. We’ve explained them all here, if you need to check what any mean.
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UCAS terms explained
We use quite a few terms in the application process. We’ve explained them all here, if you need to check what any mean.
UCAS Undergraduate analysis notes
In our series of Analysis notes, we take a look at specific HE admissions topics such as free school meal status and A level achievement.
UCAS Undergraduate end of cycle data resources 2016 – 2018
Our detailed data resources are published at the end of each application cycle.
UCAS Undergraduate entry requirements
Each course, and most universities and colleges, have different requirements – usually a mix of qualifications, subjects, or exam grades. Learn more about them here.
UCAS 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.
UCAS Undergraduate: getting started
Undergraduate degree courses offer many benefits. Find out about university courses and get started with help from UCAS.
UCAS\Discovery Adviser booking guide
Use this guide to help you manage your group booking(s) for UCAS exhibitions.
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.
UKPASS privacy policy
UKPASS is a service provided and operated by the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).
Undergraduate accommodation
Finding somewhere you'll be happy to live is an important part of uni life.
Undergraduate interview invitations
Interviews and auditions help course tutors compare applicants before deciding what offers to make. Here are some useful tips to help you prepare for your interview.
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.
University 101: A parent’s guide to university and college terms
If you're getting bogged down in all the university lingo, this guide should help you get to grips with what all the terms mean.
University events for school and college students
From open days and taster courses to exhibitions and lectures, university events can offer significant support for your higher education guidance work – and to the academic experience of your students.