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What is the journey to a million?

UCAS projects that by the end of the decade, we could see up to a million students apply for higher education (HE) across the full range of Level 4 and above opportunities. In collaboration with Unite Students and Knight Frank, we examine those projections in more detail below.

What to do

Discover what your options are, how they work, and start to plan your own future.

Why are we obsessed with the Journey to a Million applicants?

Clare Marchant, Chief Executive of UCAS, introduces our collection of essays, created in collaboration with Unite Students and Knight Frank, highlighting the challenges and opportunities the Journey to a Million higher education applicants poses both to the education sector and UK PLC.

Why I knew I wanted to do an apprenticeship

We spoke to Hannah Rashidi, a Chartered Management Degree Apprentice at BT who knew she wanted to do an apprenticeship since secondary school. Here, she talks about how she made the decision, making friends, and her advice to future apprentices.

Why study postgraduate?

Postgraduate study can be rewarding in its own right. And it can also be an investment in your future. Find out more.

2025 Clearing solutions

Ready to make Clearing 2025 a success? We’re excited to share the essential insights and strategies that you and you're marketing, and recruitment teams need to succeed in 2025.

A first-timers guide to a virtual event

Never been to a virtual exhibition before? Don’t worry, we’re here to guide you through what to expect from your first visit, and help you make the most of the experience.

Adult nurse

Adult nurses are expert members of a medical team. They plan and deliver vital treatment for a wide range of patients with different needs and conditions.

Adviser lives

Our webinars have been created to help you in your role. Register for upcoming webinars and watch playbacks of any you've missed here.

All our commercial marketing and data products

Explore all the products and services we offer for commercial organisations. They're designed to help you reach students who are looking for the provisions they'll need to make the most of student life.

All provider products and services

Our products and services help you manage the application journey, navigate change, and overcome challenges. Connect and engage students at every stage of their journey and achieve your strategic goals with our paid-for products and services, as well as those included in your capitation fee.

Alternatives to higher education

If you're undecided about uni or your plans have changed, there are other options after secondary education, such as apprenticeships, gap years, overseas study, and more. This page explains university alternatives.