Support for private candidates
We are getting lots of questions from private candidates about their options for entry into higher education
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Support for private candidates
We are getting lots of questions from private candidates about their options for entry into higher education
UCAS receives upgraded centre assessed grades and provides analysis on number of upgraded students able to meet conditions of original first choice
UCAS has today received the grades from the four largest awarding bodies for the 160,000 students who
UCAS' response to government announcement on the awarding of A levels or Welsh Baccs 2020
In response to the announcements across the UK regarding the awarding of A levels, UCAS is now working
Students from disadvantaged backgrounds more likely than ever to be accepted into university on results day
Students are receiving their qualification results this morning and signing in to UCAS Track. Record
Increase in number of Scottish students accepted into university on results day
28,970 students from Scotland have been accepted into university or college through UCAS today, up 220
Private candidates report
We’re pleased to launch our good practice considerations for the assessment of private candidates.
University applications rise during lockdown
A total of 514,020 people of all ages from across the UK have now applied through UCAS this year for
Reminder: Join our ‘All about quals’ webinar
At 12:30 on Wednesday 15 July, we’ll be hosting a webinar, together with representatives from all four
Join our ‘All about quals’ webinar
At 12:30 on Wednesday 15 July, we’ll be hosting a webinar, together with representatives from all four
Rise in number of students planning to start university this autumn
Most undergraduate applicants have now chosen which of their university or college offers to accept,
New UCAS insight shows health and social care professions among the most diverse and welcoming – with courses still open for new applications
Degree courses training our next generation of health and social care professionals are continuing to
QAA report on the impact of COVID-19
QAA has published a paper looking at the impact of COVID-19 on admissions and transitions into higher
Hub live sessions for 2021 applicants
We’ve held a number of Facebook Live sessions recently, which have been positively received by students.
Help us understand more about private candidates
The cancellation of the summer exams has created particular challenges around private candidates, and
More personalised options and support than ever for students in Clearing 2020
For the first time, students looking for a place at university or college this summer will be presented
A level students still setting their sights on undergraduate study
Almost nine out of ten undergraduate applicants in the UK have not changed their mind about wanting to
Free listing on UCAS’ accommodation search
If you need support with filling your rooms this summer, then get on board with our accommodation search.