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2026 cycle toolkit

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

2026 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.

A levels

Facts about A levels: recent changes, subjects and grades, who they are for and what you can do afterwards.

Admissions tests

Some universities require you to sit an admissions test as part of the application process – discover the different types of assessment here.

Advisers

Get access to guides and resources

Alternative payment option

If you are unable to make online payment of the UCAS application fee, we can accept payment by bank transfer instead.

Amy, Level 6 design engineering technical apprentice

Amy Lauder is in her third year of a four-year Level 6 graduate apprenticeship with aerospace company Leonardo. She will qualify with a BEng (Hons) in Engineering: Design and Manufacture from the University of Strathclyde.

Appealing your grades

Here we'll keep you updated with the latest information on how to appeal your grades.

Applying for a creative apprenticeship

Do you want to start a career in the creative industries? The creative industries cover a whole host of careers, and apprenticeships too. From craftspeople, to TV, film and radio and everything in between. Whether you're looking to learn practical skills, media processes or management techniques, an apprenticeship in the creative industries can give you the qualifications and experience you need to set you up with a career for life.