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How we support widening access and participation through our products and services.
With the target set in 1999 of 50% of young people now participating in higher eduction, where next for the UK HE sector and economy?
Dr Stephen Coulter, Head of Industrial Strategy, Skills and Sustainability, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change and James Scales, Policy Lead, Skills and Future of Work, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change.
Work experience and volunteering
Work experience, placements, and volunteering are a great way to demonstrate your enthusiasm, knowledge, and passion for your chosen subject area in your personal statement.
Work, volunteer, and study part-time
As long as you're training or studying a recognised qualification, you can get a job, voluntary work, or set up your own business.
Writing undergraduate references for independent applicants
If you have been asked to write a reference for an independent applicant who is not currently attending school or college, please read through the advice below before starting.
Writing your personal statement
Here you'll find everything you need to know about writing your personal statement.
Writing your personal statement if you're a mature student: 2026 entry
If you're applying to start university and you're 21+, you're considered a mature student. Your background and experience may be different to those students who apply straight from school or college, so we've got some guidance on how to write your personal statement.
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.
Yipiyap - redefining the gap year
Considering a gap year? Unis and employers love the maturity, motivation, and higher final grades of gap year students. Our friends at Yipiyap have experienced over a decade of well-planned years out transforming careers. Sponsored content.
Your guide to the UCAS Hub
Discover what the Hub has to offer for students exploring their next steps. Shine a light on the future.
Your insurance choice: What are your options?
Logged into your Hub to find that you've been placed at your insurance choice university or college? This page explains what that means and what your options are.
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.