Getting started
Information for advisers on how to support your students in making a UCAS application and moving into higher education.
Information and advice pages
Getting started
Information for advisers on how to support your students in making a UCAS application and moving into higher education.
UCAS Conservatoires: finance and support
Not sure how to pay for your performance-based course, or how you’ll cope during your studies? Don’t worry, there’s a range of support available.
Applying to the UK – advanced practitioner tips
View the advanced practitioner tips from our online International Teachers' and Advisers' Conference.
Careers advice and guidance activities to support students with SEND
Expert advice and best practice suggestions on how to support your students with SEND in their career development.
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Facts about the International Baccalaureate: find out what's involved in studying the diploma programme and the career-related certificate.
Postgraduate teacher training in England
Find out more about university and school-led postgraduate initial teacher training programmes in England, such as PGCE, School Direct, and SCITT.
Reach, recruit and retain a diverse workforce: Building a better future for women in construction
The UK construction industry needs to recruit more workers and diversify it’s workforce – how can this be achieved?
Your guide to the UCAS Hub
Discover what the Hub has to offer for students exploring their next steps. Shine a light on the future.
HE provider good practice briefing for students in receipt of free school meals (FSM)
This briefing is for staff working in universities and colleges and supports the introduction of the new UCAS flag to identify applicants who have been in receipt of free school meals (FSM). Here, we outline the common challenges for these students, share examples of good practice around the UK to improve access to and success in higher education, and provide considerations ahead of the new question.
HE provider good practice briefing for students with parenting responsibilities
This briefing is for staff working in universities and colleges to support the introduction of the new UCAS flag to identify students with parenting responsibilities from 2023 entry. Here, we outline the common challenges for these students, share good practice around the UK to improve access to and success in higher education, and provide considerations ahead of the new question.
Inspire your students in National Apprenticeship Week 2025
National Apprenticeship Week is the perfect time to highlight a pathway that combines education, experience, and earning – helping students launch their careers with real-world skills.
International Admissions Development Group
UCAS is committed to investing significant people, time, and money across 2024 and 2025 to international developments. This Group will play a key role in ensuring providers' priorities are understood and met.
Marketing and student recruitment webinars
Discover how to sign up to upcoming webinars, and play back the ones you missed.
Mature student case studies
Hear directly from mature students about what it was like studying for their undergraduate degrees
Mature students: five things to include in your personal statement
The personal statement is your opportunity to talk about you, and why you want to enrol on a particular course. Applying to university if you’re 21 or over isn’t unusual, but how can you best make that life experience shine through?
Supporting care experienced students
Students who have spent time in care are entitled to support with going to university. Here are some practical ways in which you can support care experienced students research their options and prepare for their next step, which we have developed with experts such as the Care Leavers' Covenant, Become, the National Network for the Education of Care Leavers (NNECL) and Who Cares? Scotland.
Supporting students with EAL: Careers ideas and activities
Students with English as an Additional Language (EAL) can face obstacles centred around communication and cultural differences. Find practical tips and activities to help engage them with their future.