UCAS Undergraduate for mature students
Applying for an undergraduate course for 21+ year olds
Everything you need to know to apply for a higher education course
If you’re considering applying for an undergraduate course at a UK university or college you need to apply through UCAS – we process all UK university and college admissions for undergraduate courses.
There are a number of different courses you could apply for, from foundation programmes to a full bachelor's degree with honours, with a number of different ways you can study.
Here you will find everything you need to know about applying for an undergraduate course, and the support available to you if you’re planning to study after your 21st birthday.
There are different types of course, different modes of study, and different types of course provider to choose from.
With more than 50,000 courses to choose from, it's important you do your research before settling on your final five.
Use our search tool to find undergraduate courses in the UK.
Find out what the entry requirements look like for higher education courses.
Hear from mature undergraduate students about their experiences of applying, and read our advice to help with your application.
Discover everything you need to know to complete your application – including application deadlines and writing your personal statement.
See what support is available for your studies.
Examples from three universities of some of the resources that are available to mature students, to help you make the best start possible.
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