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Foundation apprenticeships are available if you’re in your 5th or 6th year at secondary school in Scotland.

Higher education is an inclusive environment where support can be provided to help you study. Find out more.

Each course, and most universities and colleges, have different requirements – usually a mix of qualifications, subjects, or exam grades. Learn more about them here.

When you’ve found the programme that’s right for you, it’s time to apply.

In this section are a number of UCAS responses and comments in relation to relevant consultations and other key publications. Click on each consultation to view and download the details.

Children’s nurses work as part of a supportive and inspiring team to provide young patients and their families with the vital care and compassion they need.

Work experience is an important feature of any strong university application. For certain degree courses, though, it's an essential entry requirement.

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.

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.

This briefing is for staff working in universities and colleges and supports the introduction of the new UCAS flag to identify students from UK Armed Forces families, from 2023 entry. We have worked with the Service Children’s Progression (SCiP) Alliance and the Ministry of Defence to outline the common challenges for these students, share good practice around the UK, and provide considerations ahead of the new question.

Discover tailored Outreach Connection Service opportunities for your students in the adviser portal.

This page provides information to support providers with uploading and sharing their activities.

Many universities and colleges have initiatives or support programmes in place for students who have been bereaved as a child.

Once results day is out the way, you might be wondering how you can best make use of the summer before university or college starts. Here's some ideas to get you inspired!

Bill Watkin, Chief Executive, Sixth Form Colleges Association (SFCA)

Information on qualifications, apprenticeships, and study programmes – to help parents and carers support their child in choosing what to do next.

Find out how you can best support your child as they transition to university or college and discover their independence.

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.

Gap years can be used to enhance your CV, travel, learn new skills, and much more. Find out more and get some inspiration here.

This is for staff working in universities and colleges. It outlines the common challenges for students who are care experienced (CE) and provides examples of good practice found around the UK to improve access to and success in higher education (HE).