Applications and acceptances for types of higher education course — 2018
Our detailed data resources are published at the end of each application cycle.
Information and advice pages
Applications and acceptances for types of higher education course — 2018
Our detailed data resources are published at the end of each application cycle.
Applications and acceptances for types of higher education course — 2017
Our detailed data resources are published at the end of each application cycle.
Applications and acceptances for types of higher education course - 2016
Our detailed data resources are published at the end of each application cycle.
Advanced Learner Loans
An Advanced Learner Loan helps with the costs of further education courses. Content provided by Student Finance England.
Applying to university if you are experiencing estrangement
Here you’ll find everything you need to know about making an application to a university or college higher education course as a student not supported by either of their parents (known as 'estranged').
Distance learning and part-time study
Higher education courses can be studied in flexible ways. There are different study types, work combinations, and part-time options.
How to write a personal statement for further education
Help with writing your personal statement for further education courses – what to include about yourself, and some dos and don’ts on how to write it.
Studying at a higher education college
Higher education (HE) courses don’t have to be studied at a university – there are more than 240 colleges in the UK that offer a range of higher education courses.
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.
A levels
Facts about A levels: recent changes, subjects and grades, who they are for and what you can do afterwards.
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.
Balancing work and study
As long as it doesn’t take up too much study time, finding a part-time job is a great way to gain more money, less debt, and new skills for your CV.
Before you apply
Consider all the options available to you before you begin your application. Find out what places are really like, attend events, research industries, and make sure you're clear on what you want to do before you proceed.
Choosing where and how to study as a mature student
There can be a lot to consider when choosing which university or college is right for you.
Comparing undergraduate courses and unis
With so many courses, and many similar ones available, it's important that you find out more about the course and the university or college before you start to shortlist your options.
Courses Data Service
Comprehensive course listings for undergraduate and postgraduate course providers, to complement your student offering.