Doing research
Useful tools to help you think about what to do after your GCSEs or National 5s, including info about post-16 qualifications, and advice on different careers.
Information and advice pages
Doing research
Useful tools to help you think about what to do after your GCSEs or National 5s, including info about post-16 qualifications, and advice on different careers.
Don't know what you want to do after school?
Not sure of your next steps? Going to a UCAS discovery event can help.
Download your guide
Results day can feel like an unknown, so make sure you and your child know how it works and what to expect with our free guide.
DSA eligibility FAQs
Our FAQs will help you find out if you're eligible for the Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA).
Early careers multichannel campaigns
Reach the right candidates and their influencers on the right channels. 1.5 million students come to UCAS each year to explore their next steps – we're ahead of Google when it comes to students seeking information about higher education.
Engage students with important messaging
We can help government agencies get important messaging noticed by millions of students and graduates each year. From broadening awareness of specific campaigns to targeting specialist student groups, our unrivalled data and targeted campaigns can help you engage who the right people.
Entry requirements and alternatives to A levels
A levels aren't the only option out there to take your students to higher education.
Exhibiting at Create Your Future
Connect with the next generation of creatives by showcasing your offerings and brands in a specialist environment designed to inspire, imagine and influence.
Exhibiting at UCAS Conferences
Connect with key influencers and those who guide students choices, whilst showcasing your provider or organisation’s commitment to education and opportunity.
Exhibitor Frequently Asked Questions
We hope the answers to your questions are below but if you need to get in contact please email eventssales@ucas.ac.uk
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.
Financial support for students not supported by their parents (estranged)
A key factor when making the decision to move into higher education is finance – for estranged students, this can be a particular challenge.
First-generation students
Students who do not have parents or carers who have attended university themselves sometimes find it useful to have additional information and help when making their decisions and applying to higher education.
Funding
Find additional financial support for travel, meals and accommodation costs, course equipment, and childcare from one of these schemes.
Funding for estranged students in Scotland
Find out what support and funding is available to estranged students in Scotland.
GCSE choices: Practical ways to guide students
Advising Year 9s on GCSE options? Use our advice to make sure their choices are suited to their learning style and ability, and fit in with their future aspirations.