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The UCAS International Podcast: Settling in and culture shocks

Adapting to life in a new country comes with unexpected challenges and moments of growth. Discover what culture shock really feels like, how to navigate unfamiliar social norms, and practical ways to find your community while embracing student life in the UK.

Admissions tests

Some universities require you to sit an admissions test as part of the application process – discover the different types of assessment here.

Cambridge Pre-Us

Facts about Pre-U: who they are for, subjects, what's involved in taking one, and assessment and grades.

Discover Subjects

Connect with students as they find out more about their subject of interest and translate ideas into more concrete plans, at our Discover Subjects events.

Education personal statement guide

Go beyond teaching in your education personal statement, to really explain your passion and interest in how we learn, the role of education today, and how we can shape learning environments.

Geography personal statement guide

Admissions tutors want to hear about how you personally connect with geography and how you pursue your geographical interests outside of school or college.

How I got my project management degree apprenticeship

Tash is a project management degree apprenticeship at Atkins (a member of SNC-Lavalin Group). We spoke to Tash about her apprenticeship, including taking a different path when all her friends went to uni, balancing working and studying, and the application process.

Psychology personal statement guide

Get the tone right in your psychology personal statement and write about your interest, enthusiasm, and commitment to studying this fascinating, scientific, and rewarding subject.