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Find out what the subject-specific entry requirements for postgraduate university courses are, and what universities are looking for.

Find out more about the rebuild of our subject guides.

We use quite a few terms in the application process. We’ve explained them all here, if you need to check what any mean.

Each course, and most universities and colleges, have different requirements – usually a mix of qualifications, subjects, or exam grades. Learn more about them here.

UKPASS is a service provided and operated by the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).

Interviews and auditions help course tutors compare applicants before deciding what offers to make. Here are some useful tips to help you prepare for your interview.

If you're getting bogged down in all the university lingo, this guide should help you get to grips with what all the terms mean.

We’ve asked experts in the field and created a simple list to tell you about the important differences between undergraduate and postgraduate personal statements.

Andy Durman, Executive Vice President of Global Business Unit, Lightcast

Melody Stephen, Law with International Studies student at the University of Manchester 

Oli De Botton, Chief Executive, The Careers and Enterprise Company (CEC)

Rt. Hon Robert Halfon, Minister for Skills, Apprenticeships and Higher Education, examines what increased competition means for student progression in England.

Carys Willgoss, Principal Policy Adviser, UCAS

Anne Marie Graham, Chief Executive, UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA)

Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) is a grant you don’t need to repay.