SPA archive documents
Supporting Professionalism in Admissions (SPA) was an independent and objective voice on UK higher education admissions to promote professionalism, fair admissions, and access to higher education.
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SPA archive documents
Supporting Professionalism in Admissions (SPA) was an independent and objective voice on UK higher education admissions to promote professionalism, fair admissions, and access to higher education.
Student marketing for brands
Connect with one of the UK’s largest and most responsive youth audiences via our trusted brand. We understand who students are and what they're interested in buying. Gain loyal new customers by using our data insights to reach them.
Students from Ireland
Discover everything you need to know, including planning, or thinking about, coming to the UK to study. You can find important, practical, and specific advice to help you make more informed decisions about your next steps.
Studying at a higher education college
Higher education (HE) courses don’t have to be studied at a university – there are more than 240 colleges in the UK that offer a range of higher education courses.
Support and safety at university
This guide covers everything you need to know about safety and security for international students in the UK, helping you have the best experience possible.
Support for international students
What support is available for international students? What organisations exist to help? What will you need to move to the UK? All these questions, and more, are answered here.
Supporting international students
We support international counsellors, agents and advisers, as well as processing applications to hundreds of universities and colleges in the UK.
Teacher training
If you’re considering teaching in a UK state school, you’ll need to have a degree, and a recognised teaching qualification. Initial Teacher Education or Training (ITET) programmes across the UK are broadly similar, providing a combination of academic study and time in school, as you learn about key teaching methods. The routes, entry requirements, and statutory teaching standards are different depending on where in the UK you plan to train, and ultimately, teach. You can apply through UCAS for the main postgraduate and undergraduate teacher training programmes in Wales and Scotland. For programmes in England, use the DfE's 'Apply for teacher training' service.
The complete guide to studying abroad
Studying in the UK isn’t your students' only option. Studying abroad lets them experience another culture while achieving an internationally recognised degree...
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: Across the Nations
The UK is made up of four distinct nations, each with its own character, culture, and higher education landscape. In this sub-series, we take each one in turn and what sets them apart from one another.
The UCAS International Podcast: Ask Me Anything
Every international student has questions – and some of them are harder to find answers to than others. In this sub-series, we put the most common ones directly to the experts, covering everything from applications and documents to visas, scholarships, and what UK student life is actually like.
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: Parents
This sub-series gives parents, guardians, and carers the guidance they need to be part of it – from helping with research and navigating the application process, to getting to grips with life in the UK and separating fact from fiction. The better prepared you are, the better placed you'll be to support them.
The UCAS International Podcast: Series Four
In this series, we're expanding the conversation beyond the student journey to include everyone involved in the UK study experience. Whether you're a student, a parent, or simply curious about what studying in different parts of the UK really looks like, there's something here for you.
The UCAS International Podcast: Series One
Join us for the first 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: 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 UCAS International Podcast: Series Two
This series tackles the key decisions and practical steps you'll need to take on your journey to studying in the UK – from exploring your options and applying, to relocating and finding your feet in a new country.
The UCAS International Podcast: Settling in and culture shocks
Adapting to life in a new country comes with unexpected challenges and moments of growth. Discover what culture shock really feels like, how to navigate unfamiliar social norms, and practical ways to find your community while embracing student life in the UK.
The UCAS International Podcast: University accommodation
Discover how to navigate the UK student housing market, from on-campus halls to private rentals, with practical tips on securing the right accommodation for your budget and lifestyle.