Who is distance learning for and who offers it?
Discover whether distance learning is the right path for you, plus who offers distance learning degrees in the UK, and what subjects you can study.
Information and advice pages
Who is distance learning for and who offers it?
Discover whether distance learning is the right path for you, plus who offers distance learning degrees in the UK, and what subjects you can study.
Mature students – getting ready to start your course
Once you’ve made the decision that HE is right for you, you might start thinking about how you’re going to prepare to study at university or college.
Supporting children with imprisoned parents
Students with imprisoned parents are often overlooked, but they may face challenges when considering their next steps and making choices about their futures. This guide will help you offer practical ways to help them explore their options and get the right support.
Career support at university
University is a critical time for developing your future career. As an international student in the UK, you can access a wealth of support from your university and their dedicated careers teams. You’ll be able to get help on everything from improving your job application process, finding work experience while you’re studying, or getting a graduate role in your chosen industry.
Setting up your centre
If you are a new registered centre or you’re setting up for a UCAS application cycle for the first time – first off, welcome to the team! You now have unique access to applications, and by using the adviser portal you’ll be able to manage, send, and track the progress of your students’ applications all in one place.
Students with parenting responsibilities
If you are responsible for the care and wellbeing of a child aged 17 or under, you may be able to access additional support while studying.
Supporting care experienced students
Students who have spent time in care are entitled to support to help them access higher education. Here are some practical ways you can support care experienced students research their options and prepare for their next steps.
Supporting students with mental health conditions
Students can access a variety of support to manage their mental health and wellbeing in higher education – ranging from help with a specific condition through to ways they can look after their general wellbeing.
A careers adviser’s guide to supporting SEND and disabled young people
For disabled students and those with special educational needs, there may be additional factors to take into account as they plan their future career pathways.
Adviser toolkit: Supporting students with individual needs
For some students, their individual circumstances can have a significant impact on their decision to go to university or college – and on their experience when they are there.
Applying through UCAS Conservatoires
You make your application online. Here’s a step-by-step guide to applying to a conservatoire.
Applying to study outside of the UK
How to apply to study some, or all, of your undergraduate course outside the UK.
Clearing guide for international students
International students, including EU and other overseas students, can use Clearing in the same way UK students can.
End of cycle survey 2025 results and recommendations
This summer, we surveyed thousands of 2025 entry applicants who were placed on a course – to find out how they made decisions, their experience of the cycle, and their outlook for the future.
Fees and funding for distance learning
Find out how to fund your studies for distance learning undergraduate degrees in the UK, and ways you can fund this. Plus, we detail other costs you need to cover.
Getting started
Information for advisers on how to support your students in making a UCAS application and moving into higher education.
How does distance learning work?
Discover how distance learning works if you’re studying a degree remotely, from applying to teaching and exams. Plus, see what support is available from tutors and other students.
Making changes to your application after you apply
You can make some changes to your application yourself, and for others you either contact the universities and colleges, or you contact us.