UCAS Discovery Events
Your future starts here. Explore a world of exciting possibilities after school and college.
Information and advice pages
UCAS Discovery Events
Your future starts here. Explore a world of exciting possibilities after school and college.
UCAS Discovery toolkit for schools and colleges
Our step-by-step toolkit and 'Get ready for UCAS Discovery' lesson plan include useful links, videos, and checklists to help you and your students make the most of their time at a UCAS Discovery event.
UCAS isn't just uni
More young people are considering alternatives to full-time undergraduate courses at university than ever before
UCAS Streetview
We’ve been out and about asking students how they’re feeling about the big day and grilling those who’ve been there for their top advice. Our experts explain how Clearing really works, what to do if you change your mind and how to prepare for uni life.
What are the expected apprenticeship hours?
Find out more about the hours you could be working as an apprentice and how long your apprenticeship might take to complete.
What does the Journey to a Million mean for apprenticeships?
Jennifer Coupland, Chief Executive Officer, Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
What does the Journey to a Million mean for employers developing their apprenticeship provision?
Jason Holt, Chief Executive, Holts Group of Companies
What does the Journey to a Million mean for lifelong learning?
Nichola Hay MBE, Chair of the Board, Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP)
What does the Journey to a Million mean for student progression and the choices they have in England?
Rt. Hon Robert Halfon, Minister for Skills, Apprenticeships and Higher Education, examines what increased competition means for student progression in England.
What does the Journey to a Million mean for the assessment of qualifications and qualification outcomes?
Dr Jo Saxton, Chief regulator, Office for Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual).
What does the Journey to a Million mean for the nature of competition in higher education?
Nicola Dandridge, Professor of Higher Education Policy, University of Bristol.
What does the Journey to a Million mean for the qualifications of young people?
Bill Watkin, Chief Executive, Sixth Form Colleges Association (SFCA)
What does the Journey to a Million mean for the supply of apprenticeship opportunities?
Andy Forbes, Head of Development at the Lifelong Education Commission and Apprenticeship Champion for UCAS
What happens at the end of an apprenticeship?
Successfully completing an apprenticeship is a real achievement.
What is an apprenticeship?
Find out the key info about apprenticeships, including what they are, how they work, and more.
What kind of information do students respond to?
Here at UCAS we’re used to talking to students about their university choices – so our experience should prove to be handy for your apprenticeships too.
What to do if your student finance isn’t enough
Student finance not enough to cover your university costs, like accommodation or books? Here are some options which could help.