Choosing between similar courses
How do you choose the right postgraduate course? Many are similar so, if you are unsure, here are some ideas on how to choose the right one for you.
Information and advice pages
Choosing between similar courses
How do you choose the right postgraduate course? Many are similar so, if you are unsure, here are some ideas on how to choose the right one for you.
Choosing where to study or train
After GCSEs/National 5s, you could stay in school, go to a sixth form college, go to a further education (FE) college, or join a work-based training provider.
Conservatoire application toolkit
This toolkit includes information and resources to help you support students applying to conservatoires.
Disabled students: Financial support
Having a disability or mental health condition might mean incurring additional costs (e.g. access to specialist equipment) when accessing higher education. But don’t worry, there is financial support available.
Enhanced Provider Pages
Engage applicants and pre-applicants with rich provider content that's presented to them from the earliest stages of their research, boosting brand awareness and securing lead gen data.
Events and summer schools to prepare students for higher education
Organising events in your school or college is a great way to help students make smart choices about higher education (HE) or find alternative routes. There’s a wealth of activities outside school too.
Finance and funding for care experienced students
Many students are worried about managing their money – and if you're in care, or have experience of being in care in the past, this may seem like a particular challenge. But there's lots of help for you.
Finding and organising speakers for your students
External speakers can add real value to what you do – informing students about apprenticeships, uni or career opportunities – and enrich the curriculum through sharing their experiences.
Foundation degrees
Foundation degrees combine academic and workplace skills. Find out how they work, how much they cost, and how to get a place.
Further Education
More about your options after school, including apprenticeships, college, and sixth form.
Getting started
Information for advisers on how to support your students in making a UCAS application and moving into higher education.
Getting started
Thinking about options after GCSEs or Nationals? Find ideas to help you start your job or career plan.
Getting the most out of a UCAS virtual event
Booked to attend UCAS futures? Here are five top tips to help you get the most out of your experience at our virtual event.
How to choose between courses and conservatoires
Take a look at how courses are delivered, find out more about conservatoires, and compare them.
How to write a personal statement that works for multiple courses: 2026 entry
Communicating your passion for a subject in your personal statement is an art in itself – but what if you're applying to two (or more) very different courses with the same statement?
How to write a personal statement that works for multiple courses
Communicating your passion for a subject in your personal statement is an art in itself – but what if you're applying to two (or more) very different courses with the same statement?
International students
Discover everything you need to know as an international student planning to come to the UK. Whether you're coming for the first time, returning for postgraduate, or are still waiting to make a decision, our guidance below can help you prepare as best you can for life in the UK.
Making the right decision
If your application is successful, you’ll receive a conditional or unconditional offer – here’s how to make the right choice for you.