UCAS asks: How do we accommodate a million applicants?
New insight from UCAS is highlighting the rapidly increasing pressure that is likely to faced in the
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UCAS asks: How do we accommodate a million applicants?
New insight from UCAS is highlighting the rapidly increasing pressure that is likely to faced in the
Expand universities and colleges to meet soaring demand, say leading education thinkers
A projected 30% increase in demand for higher education means universities and colleges will need to
Work experience vs. experiences of work
By David Morgan, Chief Executive, Career Development Institute
UCAS kickstarts national debate on access to UK higher education as competition grows
New figures released from UCAS today indicate we could see up to 30% more higher education applicants
The teacher’s role in building careers into the curriculum
By David Morgan, Chief Executive, Career Development Institute
Second-highest ever number of UK 18-year-olds apply to university or college by January deadline
The number of UK 18-year-olds applying to an undergraduate course this year is the second highest on
Why degree apprenticeships are a win-win for students, universities and employers
By Liz Gorb, Director of Apprenticeships at Manchester Metropolitan University, Sharon Blyfield, Head
Record number of disadvantaged students accepted onto higher education courses in 2022
More students from the most disadvantaged backgrounds have secured university and college undergraduate
Three in five with experience of being in care given no guidance when applying to higher education
Students who have spent time in care have high hopes about going to university or college, yet 60% receive
Strong demand but slight dip for ‘early deadline’ university courses
The number of UK 18-year-olds applying for the most selective university courses has fallen slightly,
UCAS announces new appointments to Board and Council
UCAS is delighted to announce three new members to its Board of Trustees, which governs the activities
First exam year since pandemic sees record numbers entering higher education
A record number of UK 18-year-olds have secured a place at university or college after sitting their
Record progression to higher education for exam-sitting students
This year, 19% more 18 year olds in the UK have gained a place at their firm or insurance choice compared
Record proportion of Scottish students accepted at their first-choice university
A record proportion of Scottish students are celebrating gaining their place at their first choice university.
Record applications from disadvantaged students to higher education
Record numbers of disadvantaged students from across the UK are set to enter higher education this autumn,
Disabled students need earlier support to enter higher education
Disabled applicants need earlier support to transition to higher education in the UK, according to a
Five things on my mind for Confirmation and Clearing 2022
By Clare Marchant, Chief Executive of UCAS.
Reminder: Join the College Board webinar in June
To prepare you for 2023, The College Board is hosting a webinar on 16 June for university admission officers