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What is Clearing?

Clearing is how unis and colleges fill places they still have on courses - over 30,000 courses in fact. If you’re applying through Clearing, find out what to do, and how to apply.

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 at a conservatoire

How to choose a conservatoire course, and when to apply. Courses are available in music, dance, acting, and musical theatre, at undergraduate and postgraduate level.

When to apply

Some courses have different deadlines – many are a long time before the start of the course. Find out which deadline applies to you, and what you need to do by then.

Why study postgraduate?

Postgraduate courses can help you progress or change your career. Find out what the options are and how to apply.

Your Clearing matches

Available alongside Clearing, this tool is designed to help you find your perfect course.

Your consumer rights

Find out about the information a course provider is required to give you, before you make a decision about accepting an offer of a place.

Zoology personal statement guide

A degree in zoology opens up numerous career options working with or studying animals, or could be a stepping stone into a graduate veterinary medicine course. If it's your degree of choice, here are some personal statement pointers.

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 money tips for starting uni or college

With the cost of everything from a flat white to fruit and veg at an all-time high, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But there are things you can do to feel more in control of the situation. Here are 10 practical steps that can help.