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Writing a personal statement for social work? We asked social work admissions tutors how you can convince them that you are right for the course.

Social workers offer support to those most in need, whether it’s a family under pressure or a person with a physical or learning disability trying to live independently.

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

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.

Find out about different postgraduate course types and subject areas, then search for a course using our course search tool.

Higher education is an option considered by many people with previous criminal convictions. Depending on the course you want to study, you may have to disclose your criminal record.

Check out our good practice resources, to support you with changes to the criminal conviction question in the application.

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

Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) is support to help with any extra essential costs you may have as a direct result of your disability, long-term health condition, mental health condition, or specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia. This information is relevant to students who normally live in England.

A key factor when making the decision to move into higher education is finance – for estranged students, this can be a particular challenge.

Having trouble with something on your application? Search our FAQs to see if you can find an answer to common issues people contact us about, or find out how to get in touch below.

Lindsay Conroy, Apprenticeship Programme Lead, UCAS

You can use UCAS Postgraduate to apply for some postgraduate courses. Please read the information below carefully to select the correct application route for your course.

Counsellors can make a significant positive impact on people’s lives, and ultimately improve the health and well-being of our society.

Learning disability nurses support people with learning disabilities, developing important relationships with their patients and helping them to lead fulfilling lives.

Have a dream job in mind? See what it takes to get there with our comprehensive guides…

Mental health nurses build trusting relationships with their patients and provide vital support to people experiencing mental health problems, so they can lead happy and healthy lives.

Postgraduate courses can help you progress or change your career. Find out what the options are and how to apply.

Here, we provide in-depth information about the range of subject areas you can study at postgraduate level.