Teaching 2026 personal statement guide
We asked admissions tutors how you can ensure your teaching personal statement gets top marks and secures you that all-important interview.
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Teaching 2026 personal statement guide
We asked admissions tutors how you can ensure your teaching personal statement gets top marks and secures you that all-important interview.
TechBac
Facts about the TechBac: who they're for, what do I need to get in, where can I study one and what's involved, and what you can do afterwards.
The 2025 cycle toolkit
Everything you need to prepare for the 2025 application cycle – all in one place.
The complete guide to foundation degrees
Foundation degrees offer a great deal of flexibility, combining academic study with work-based learning. Download our guide to learn more...
The difference between school and university or college
Leaving school and going to university or college can feel like a big leap; you’ll be expected to be more independent, juggle deadlines and do lots of self-directed study.
The new personal statement for 2026 entry
Applying for university or college to start your studies in 2026? Find out more about the changes to the personal statement format and tips on what to include.
The strength of a UK qualification to employers
There's many reasons to study in the UK, and knowing what your qualification means to employers, and how it can help you, is important when planning your education journey.
The UCAS Careers Quiz – personalised career matches
Using the power of real-world data, personality profiling and labour market information our new Careers Quiz matches your students to their best suited career options. And most importantly, we tell them which higher education courses others have studied to get them there.
Three activities: Reflection after work experience
Help your students reflect on what they've learned during their work experience, with the activities below. Suitable for use with Key Stage 3 or 4 students.
Truths and myths about university
Task your students with this true or false quiz, designed to help debunk many of the myths about going to university.
Tuition Fee Loans for full-time students
If you're studying an undergraduate course, you could get a Tuition Fee Loan. A Tuition Fee Loan covers the cost of the fees charged by your university or college. Content provided by Student Finance England.
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.
UCAS for International
UCAS has been helping connect the world to UK Higher Education since 1992, supporting over one million international students to make their UK study dream a reality. As pressure on providers to improve the quality and diversity increases, and the local and global competition intensifies, UCAS is here to ensure you and your teams can deliver your international recruitment and admissions goals.
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.