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UCAS Conference 2026

  • Mon 18 May 2026 - 10:00 to 17:30
    Tue 19 May 2026 - 08:30 to 16:15
  • De Vere Beaumont Estate
  • Windsor
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Preparing for Qualification Reforms – Are Admissions Teams Across the UK Prepared?

Monday 18 May 2026 16:20 - 17:05
open to all
open to all

Summary

Qualification reform is reshaping the routes into higher education across England and Wales. As the range of qualifications develops in line with reforms, so do the applicant profiles, pathways and decision making challenges for admissions teams.
 
This session will unpack the latest changes and explore how to interpret an increasingly diverse set of qualification, whilst navigating and preparing for the future. Attendees will gain practical insight into the implications for admissions policy and operations, alongside actionable steps to adapt processes with confidence and consistency.