Data for HESA Statutory Return - an update
Please see the following dates for the HEP1 and HEP2 test environments.
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Data for HESA Statutory Return - an update
Please see the following dates for the HEP1 and HEP2 test environments.
MCDS service launch
The modernised contextual data service (MCDS) will launch for 2024 cycle from 12 October.
Data for HESA Statutory Return - an update
HEP1 test environment: closure of 2023 cycle and generation of HESA statutory return data (Star J)
Highest number ever of students accepted through Clearing
A record number of UK 18-year-olds have secured a place at university or college through Clearing, new
Change to applicant RBD date for 2024 UG applications
On 18 September 2023 we will be making a change to the May reject by default (RBD) date for 2024 UG applications.
Access to contextual data via student record systems
The development of delivering UCAS’ Modernised Contextual Data Service (MCDS) via UCAS-Link is progressing.
2024 cycle contextual data update
In addition to information provided throughout the application process, we offer providers a contextual
2023 cycle test data – including Star J/X
Additional information on the UCAS Data for HESA Star J transaction 2023 is available on our ‘HESA return’
79% of UK 18-year-old applicants receiving results gain place at first choice university
As hundreds of thousands of students across the UK receive their exam results, new UCAS figures show
Verification of qualifications
At this time of year, with any qualifications not received through UCAS, we advise you to stay alert
Nearly three-quarters of young Scottish students gain first choice university place
New UCAS figures show nearly three-quarters of young Scottish students have been accepted by their firm
UK 18-year-olds make record number of applications for computing courses
Record numbers of choices have been made by UK 18-year-old applicants to computing, new UCAS data shows.
Ofqual blog on VTQ grading in 2023
Ofqual has this week released two blogs focused on grading in 2023.
Changes to admissions tests in 2023
Some universities require students to sit an admissions test as part of the application process. The
Reminder: Update to qualification match status
In preparation for 2023 ABL summer processing, we’ll be running an additional matching process on Friday