Supporting students with caring responsibilities
A carer is anyone who is responsible for providing unpaid care to a family member or friend who could not cope without their support.
Information and advice pages
Supporting students with caring responsibilities
A carer is anyone who is responsible for providing unpaid care to a family member or friend who could not cope without their support.
Supporting the NHS in attracting future talent
UCAS has been working with the NHS since 2019 to attract new talent to its workforce through our extensive reach among young people, their parents, teachers, and careers advisers.
Supporting your students in navigating to their best fit UK university
Shikha Singh, Career Counsellor, The Cathedral and John Connon Senior School
Teacher Degree Apprenticeships
The Teacher Degree Apprenticeship is a new route to become a qualified teacher, offering a salaried, on-the-job experience while you study for a bachelor's degree and gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). This pathway is ideal for those who do not yet have an undergraduate degree but want to build a career in education.
Teachers: How to link your subject to the world of work
Careers expert, Janet Colledge, gives essential advice on why and how subject tutors can introduce students to the world of work through their teaching.
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.
Things to remember before your UCAS event
A UCAS Discovery event is a chance to find out about traditional degrees, apprenticeships, careers, and more.
UCAS Parents' Podcast
Listen to our live studio podcasts covering everything parents need to know about education and careers, from university applications to the skills shaping the jobs of tomorrow. Get expert advice to help guide your child’s future.
Understanding UCAS Tariff points for apprenticeships
Discover how your apprenticeship can earn UCAS Tariff points, helping you access higher education and take the next big step in your career.
Virtual Work Experiences
Led by industry experts from the world's leading employers, Virtual Work Experiences give you a taste of what a career would look like through interactive, on-demand programmes.
Where to find help with post-16 choices
Choosing what to do after GCSEs can be difficult. Talk through your options with teachers, parents or carers, friends, and careers services.
Who are apprenticeships for?
Apprenticeships are a great route to get into your chosen career, and they're open to everyone over the age of 16.
Why study postgraduate?
Postgraduate courses can help you progress or change your career. Find out what the options are and how to apply.
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.
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.
2023 cycle applicant figures – 15 October deadline
Statistical release published on 27 October, providing core numbers for the 2023 15 October application deadline.
2023 cycle applicant figures – 25 January deadline
Statistical release published on 9 February, providing core numbers for the 2023 January Equal Consideration application deadline.
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.