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What is distance learning?

Distance learning allows you to pursue a degree, by studying in your own time, rather than on campus. Learn more about this alternative, including who offers it, and whether employers recognise it.

What is the journey to a million?

UCAS projects that by the end of the decade, we could see up to a million students apply for higher education (HE) across the full range of Level 4 and above opportunities. In collaboration with Unite Students and Knight Frank, we examine those projections in more detail below.

What is UCAS?

Find our more about our services, which support young people making post-16 choices, as well as those applying for undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

What to study

Find out what each type of postgraduate qualification involves, what the entry requirements are, how much it might cost, and where to find out more.

Why study postgraduate?

Postgraduate study can be rewarding in its own right. And it can also be an investment in your future. Find out more.

Working for yourself

Find out what you need to think about if you want to be self-employed or start your own business, and where to get more information.

2017 End of Cycle Report

The UCAS End of Cycle Report 2017 is the first national overview of demand for, and acceptances to, UK higher education (HE) for the 2017 admissions cycle.

Applying for a Construction Apprenticeship

Do you want to start a career in construction among experienced professionals? Construction apprenticeships offer the perfect way to gain practical skills and real-world experience on the route to becoming a qualified tradesperson or construction manager. In this guide, we walk you through applying for a construction apprenticeship with tips from employers about what they look for in an apprentice.

10 things your teen wants you to know

You’re one of their biggest supporters – even if they don’t always say it. From handling Results Day emotions to offering the right kind of encouragement, here are 10 things they might be thinking (but not telling you).

2018 End of Cycle Report

The UCAS End of Cycle Report 2018 is the first national overview of demand for, and acceptances to, undergraduate UK higher education (HE) for the 2018 admissions cycle.

2025 Clearing solutions

Ready to make Clearing 2025 a success? We’re excited to share the essential insights and strategies that you and you're marketing, and recruitment teams need to succeed in 2025.

2025 UCAS Discovery Days

With a mix of large flagship events and locally focused exhibitions across the UK, you can target your perfect audience in the locations most important to you.

2026 cycle toolkit

Everything you need to prepare for the 2026 application cycle – all in one place.

A first-timers guide to a virtual event

Never been to a virtual exhibition before? Don’t worry, we’re here to guide you through what to expect from your first visit, and help you make the most of the experience.