New results processing for 2018
New exam levels will be added in two stages – one set in February, and the second to coincide with the
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New results processing for 2018
New exam levels will be added in two stages – one set in February, and the second to coincide with the
Rise in rate of 18 year olds applying for UK higher education
The demand for higher education from 18 year olds across the UK remains strong, according to figures
Keeping up-to-date with our developments
Our next webinar is from 11:00 – 12:00 on Wednesday 7 February.
Qualification reform: BTEC results and registration information
Further to our message in bulletin 452 about changes to BTEC results, we have some additional information
Reminder: Provider satisfaction survey 2017 – it’s not too late!
There are only a few days left to give us your feedback, and be in with a chance of winning a three-day
Keeping up-to-date with developments
If you haven’t already, register for our next webinar, from 11:00 – 12:00 on Wednesday 13 December.
Second highest number of acceptances for nursing courses, despite fall in applications
The number of students accepted onto nursing courses in higher education in 2017 was 28,620, the second
Largest ever proportion of UK’s 18 year olds entered higher education in 2017, UCAS data reveals
A record proportion of 18 year olds, from across the UK, gained a place at university or college in 2017.
Changes to some qualification data
To increase the quality of our data, we’re due to implement a data fix, which means for some applicants'
Update to UCAS report on minimising the risks of unconscious bias in admissions
In autumn 2015, the government asked UCAS to work with the higher education sector to explore the feasibility
Google Analytics referral traffic from our search tool
We’ve recently received queries from some providers using Google Analytics, about a drop in referral
Free online courses from UCAS to help students, parents, and teachers make big decisions
UCAS has launched a series of innovative online courses to help today’s students, and the people who
International Advisory Group – invitation for new member from Wales
After a number of years on the UCAS International Advisory Group, Dr Gary Rawnsley, Aberystwyth University,
Changes to Applied General qualifications
Applied General qualifications – such as BTECs and Cambridge Technicals – are changing.
Would you like a say on the UCAS Qualification Information Profiles (QIPs)?
We’re looking for admissions officers from Tariff-using providers to join the UCAS Qualifications Information
When you need plan B: ten reasons to use Clearing
It’s an anxious time if you’re one of the 273,000 students holding the offer of a university or college
SQA embargo update
We’re happy to confirm there were zero reported embargo breaches during the SQA results embargo.
University beckons for successful Scottish students
Scottish students are celebrating today after having their places at university confirmed by UCAS.
28,700 Scottish applicants accepted to higher education
As of midnight, 28,700 Scottish applicants have been accepted to higher education so far this year through