Students' unions
Students' unions put together social events, sports, and societies for a wide range of different hobbies and interests. Find out more here.
Information and advice pages
Students' unions
Students' unions put together social events, sports, and societies for a wide range of different hobbies and interests. Find out more here.
Supporting disabled students
More than one in four students who apply through UCAS each year share a disability. Disabled students are entitled to reasonable adjustments to ensure they can access higher education, and they will find a variety of support available.
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.
The 2025 cycle toolkit
Everything you need to prepare for the 2025 application cycle – all in one place.
The smart parent's guide to turning Clearing into an opportunity
Clearing is no longer just for students who've missed the grades they were hoping for - it's a chance to re-evaluate pathways and make informed decisions.
UCAS Conservatoires: getting started
You can study performance-based music, dance, drama, and musical theatre courses at conservatoires in the UK – at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
UCAS Conservatoires: parents and guardians
Practical advice to help you support your child through the application cycle, as they research and apply to conservatoires.
UCAS Conservatoires: what to study
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.
UCAS Discovery toolkit for schools and colleges
Our step-by-step toolkit and 'Get ready for UCAS Discovery' lesson plan include useful links, videos, and checklists to help you and your students make the most of their time at a UCAS Discovery event.
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.
Why I turned down Oxford to do an apprenticeship
Rumaysah Khan is currently doing a Level 7 Solicitor Degree Apprenticeship with law firm Eversheds Sutherland, in London.
Disabled Students' Allowance: Northern Ireland
The Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) aims to ensure everyone has the support and adjustments they need to succeed during their studies. This information is relevant to students who normally live in Northern Ireland.
Disabled Students' Allowance: Wales
The Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) aims to ensure everyone has the support and adjustments they need to succeed during their studies. This information is relevant to students who normally live in Wales.
Plot twist! Helping your teen embrace plan B
Sometimes the unexpected brings new opportunities, whether it’s exploring a different course, considering an apprenticeship, or going through Clearing.
10 things your teen wants you to know
You’re one of their biggest supporters – even if they don’t always say it. From handling Results Day emotions to offering the right kind of encouragement, here are 10 things they might be thinking (but not telling you).