Study options
Discover what different degrees and courses are available and where to help you make the right decision about your future.
Information and advice pages
Study options
Discover what different degrees and courses are available and where to help you make the right decision about your future.
Study programmes
Information about study programmes: what's involved and getting work experience on the way.
Supporting care experienced students
Students who have spent time in care are entitled to support to help them access higher education. Here are some practical ways you can support care experienced students research their options and prepare for their next steps.
Supporting disabled students
More than one in four students who apply through UCAS each year share a disability. Disabled students are entitled to reasonable adjustments to ensure they can access higher education, and they will find a variety of support available.
Supporting disabled students in work-based opportunities and experience
To support disabled young people considering their next steps into employment and training, this guide will help you ensure they have all the information they need to access support and know their rights.
Supporting disabled students to access higher education
Find out more about the support and adjustments available for disabled students in higher education, and the resources available to ensure you are giving them the information and advice they need as they make their decisions.
Supporting students with caring responsibilities
A carer is anyone who is responsible for providing unpaid care to a family member or friend who could not cope without their support.
Supporting students with EAL: Careers ideas and activities
Students with English as an Additional Language (EAL) can face obstacles centred around communication and cultural differences. Find practical tips and activities to help engage them with their future.
Supporting students with parenting responsibilities
Balancing studying with family life can present challenges, so students with parenting responsibilities will find it useful to know what support they can access to manage their priorities. Here, we offer some practical tips to advisers helping them along their journey to higher education.
T Levels
Facts about T Levels: what's involved in studying them, how they are assessed, and how long they take to complete.
TechBac
Facts about the TechBac: who they're for, what do I need to get in, where can I study one and what's involved, and what you can do afterwards.
Ten ways to get the most out of work experience
Work experience is more than just something to stick on your CV. As student blogger Anna writes, it’s a great opportunity to prepare yourself for the working world – as long as you get stuck in.
The pros and cons of university
Thinking about your next steps and wondering whether uni is right for you? We cover the pros and cons to help you decide.
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 International Podcast
Join us for a series of discussions about the international student experience in the UK. Find out why current students chose the UK, how to budget effectively, and essential information on student life, future opportunities, and post-graduation options.
The UCAS International Podcast: Employability
Host Robbie, with guests Janet Woolnough and Damires Flores explore how UK universities prepare you for career success beyond graduation.
The UCAS International Podcast: Series Three
This series guides you through the essential decisions and actionable steps for your UK study journey – from discovering opportunities and submitting applications, to moving abroad and establishing yourself in unfamiliar surroundings.
The UK degree system
There are several differences between the education system of the UK and other countries at university level. On this page you’ll find a summary of the key traits of degrees in the UK and look at how these compare to your expectations.
Three activities: Reflection after work experience
Help your students reflect on what they've learned during their work experience, with the activities below. Suitable for use with Key Stage 3 or 4 students.
Top ways to boost your job prospects while you’re at university
Preparing yourself for the world of work while you’re at uni needn’t be anything to worry about - much of it is simply about meeting new people and broadening your horizons.