How to fill in the UCAS application
If your child has decided university is the right path for them, here’s what they’ll need to know about making a UCAS application.
Information and advice pages
How to fill in the UCAS application
If your child has decided university is the right path for them, here’s what they’ll need to know about making a UCAS application.
Conservatoire assessments
Conservatoires will let you know what you should prepare for an assessment.
How to write UCAS Conservatoires references
We take you through what you need to do if you've been asked to write an academic or practical reference for a UCAS Conservatoires applicant.
Mature conservatoire students
Every year, thousands of adults go into higher education and many study at a conservatoire. It's a great chance to develop skills and career options.
Students' unions
Students' unions put together social events, sports, and societies for a wide range of different hobbies and interests. Find out more here.
Postgraduate subject areas
Here, we provide in-depth information about the range of subject areas you can study at postgraduate level.
Dance personal statement guide
Dance admissions tutors really want to get a sense of your passion and love of dance through what you say in your personal statement. Demonstrate your enthusiasm with examples and experiences that are unique to you.
Key dates and the application journey
The key dates you need for applications, to help your child keep their application on track.
Personal statement advice: dance
Writing a dance personal statement? We asked admissions tutors the dos and don’ts of personal statements – and that means steering clear of clichés.
Funding
Find additional financial support for travel, meals and accommodation costs, course equipment, and childcare from one of these schemes.
UCAS Conservatoires: what to study
How to choose a conservatoire course and when to apply. Courses are available in music, dance, acting, and musical theatre at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
2023 cycle applicant figures – January equal consideration deadline
Statistical release published on 9 March, providing core numbers for the UCAS Conservatoires 2023 January deadline, and comparison data to previous January deadlines.
International students
Discover everything you need to know as an international student planning to come to the UK. Whether you're coming for the first time, returning for postgraduate, or are still waiting to make a decision, our guidance below can help you prepare as best you can for life in the UK.
Key changes for 2024 undergraduate applications
All the info you need about changes we're making to 2024 undergraduate applications.
Provider opt in for pre-approved unpicks C&C 2025
Following the success of the pre-approved unpick pilot last year, we are continuing to run the process for C&C 2025. You will be able to to opt in to pre-approving unpicking Confirmation decisions that have been made in error during the period of Confirmation and Clearing. Please complete the web form below to indicate if you intend to sign up, or not.
Scholarships, grants, and bursaries: Arts
Studying fine art, design, photography, dance, or another arts subject? Discover what arts scholarships, grants, and bursaries are available to help with the cost of course materials, plus general living expenses and tuition fees.
Thinking about performing arts?
Thinking of studying a performance-based course? Find out more about the different options and how to make your application.
UCAS Conservatoires: getting started
You can study performance-based music, dance, drama, and musical theatre courses at conservatoires in the UK – at undergraduate and postgraduate level.