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
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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
UCAS publishes 2017 equalities data for individual universities and colleges
Detailed statistics for undergraduate admissions to 132 of the UK’s largest universities and colleges
English and Scottish 18 year olds from disadvantaged backgrounds more likely to enter higher education than ever before
The highest number of disadvantaged English 18 year olds on record entered higher education in 2017,
Young Londoners 25 per cent more likely to enter higher education in 2017 than their counterparts across the rest of England
Figures published by UCAS today reveal that 41.8 per cent of 18 year olds from London entered higher
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.
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
Criminal conviction question removed from higher education applications
From May 2018, applicants for courses starting in 2019 onwards will no longer be required to declare
UCAS' statement on its verification service
Helen Thorne, Director of External Relations, UCAS, said: ‘UCAS has a responsibility, on behalf of students,
Record proportion of English 18 year olds apply to higher education
Today, UCAS publishes an analysis of all full-time UCAS Undergraduate applications made by the 24 March
UCAS Media announces new partnership with Civitas Learning
The unique partnership allows universities and colleges to provide data-driven solutions to improve the
UCAS Media and Campus Society set to connect UK students together
Collaboration will enable prospective students to take advantage of the platform’s wealth of content
UCAS Media appoints first Head of Careers
Rachel Johnson is the new Head of Careers at UCAS Media, the trading arm of UCAS (the UK’s higher education
Ten ways students can demonstrate experience in their personal statement
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Number of UK 18-year-olds accepted into university or college hits record high
Record numbers of UK 18-year-olds are celebrating today after getting a place at university or college,