UCAS terms explained
We use quite a few terms in the application process. We’ve explained them all here, if you need to check what any mean.
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UCAS terms explained
We use quite a few terms in the application process. We’ve explained them all here, if you need to check what any mean.
UCAS' responses to consultations
In this section are a number of UCAS responses and comments in relation to relevant consultations and other key publications. Click on each consultation to view and download the details.
UKPASS privacy policy
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Undergraduate tuition fees and student loans
How much are tuition fees and how are you going to pay for them? Find out how to fund your studies and how to apply here.
Understanding psychometric tests
Psychometric tests are becoming an essential part of the recruitment process for many employers. Whether you're applying for a job or an apprenticeship, these tests help assess your suitability for the role. This guide aims to answer your questions and provide tips on how to excel in these tests.
University life in the UK
Your life as a university student in the UK will be a unique experience. You might encounter new ways of living, studying, and socialising that are different from the way students do it in your home country. This guide will help you succeed as a student, whether it’s understanding the different types of university in the UK, adopting good academic habits, or making friends.
What does it mean to be one of the Million? The student perspective
Melody Stephen, Law with International Studies student at the University of Manchester
What does the Journey to a Million mean for a more competitive admissions landscape?
Mike Nicholson, Director of Recruitment, Admissions and Participation, University of Cambridge.
What does the Journey to a Million mean for apprenticeships?
Jennifer Coupland, Chief Executive Officer, Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
What does the Journey to a Million mean for colleges?
David Hughes CBE, Chief Executive, Association of Colleges (AOC)
What does the Journey to a Million mean for lifelong learning?
Nichola Hay MBE, Chair of the Board, Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP)
What does the Journey to a Million mean for student progression and the choices they have in Northern Ireland?
Heather Cousins, Deputy Secretary, Skills and Education Group in the Department for the Economy examines what increased competition means for student progression in Northern Ireland.
What does the Journey to a Million mean for student progression and the choices they have in England?
Rt. Hon Robert Halfon, Minister for Skills, Apprenticeships and Higher Education, examines what increased competition means for student progression in England.
What does the Journey to a Million mean for teaching provision and university facilities?
Chris Hale, writing in his former role as Director of Policy, Universities UK (UUK).
What does the Journey to a Million mean for technical education?
Ginny Page, Director of Education Programmes, Gatsby Foundation
What does the Journey to a Million mean for the qualifications of young people?
Bill Watkin, Chief Executive, Sixth Form Colleges Association (SFCA)
What does the Journey to a Million mean for the supply of apprenticeship opportunities?
Andy Forbes, Head of Development at the Lifelong Education Commission and Apprenticeship Champion for UCAS
What does the Journey to a Million means for widening access in Scotland?
Alison Train, Assistant Director, Lothians Equal Access Programme for Schools (LEAPS) examines what the Journey to a Million means for widening access in Scotland?