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Going The Distance: Fueling Strategies For Endurance Athletes
with Ray Spradlin from Johnson & Wales University
- This Subject Spotlight contains content of a sensitive nature
Safeguarding Children & Families: Recognising And Combating Abuse
with Irene Legunsen from Anglia Ruskin University
The Big Bang, Stars And Black Holes: Astrophysics And Cosmology Through Time.
with Professor Daniel Thomas and Dr Laura Nuttall from the University of Portsmouth
Religion & Conflict: The War Of Ideas
with Professor Katherine Brown from University of Birmingham
The Prison System: Does It Really Work?
with John Greenan from Anglia Ruskin University
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Careers in Heritage with Historic England
Agricultural & Environmental
This programme will explore an array of career opportunities available at Historic England
Available 03/02/2025 - 02/02/2028
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18 Open days and events
University of Wales Trinity Saint David - Carmarthen Open Evening
13th May 2025 • Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Teacher Training
Carmarthen
NPTC Group of Colleges - Open Evening - Newtown College
18th June 2025 • Business, Virtual and digital, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Conservatoires, Teacher Training, Apprenticeships, 16-18 Choices
Newtown
NPTC Group of Colleges - Open Evening - Neath College
18th June 2025 • Business, Virtual and digital, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Conservatoires, Teacher Training, Apprenticeships, 16-18 Choices
Neath, Neath Port Talbot
NPTC Group of Colleges - Open Evening - Brecon Beacons College
19th June 2025 • Business, Virtual and digital, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Conservatoires, Teacher Training, Apprenticeships, 16-18 Choices
Brecon
NPTC Group of Colleges - Open Evening - Afan College
19th June 2025 • Business, Virtual and digital, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Conservatoires, Teacher Training, Apprenticeships, 16-18 Choices
Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot
29 FAQs
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367 Information and advice pages
Apprenticeships: Discover the extraordinary
We brought together industry leaders, inspiring speakers, and thought-provoking discussions to explore how apprenticeships unlock opportunities and connect employers with the next generation of talent.
Drive applications through Extra
Thousands of ambitious intelligent individuals find themselves in UCAS Extra each year. Make the most of our relationships to reach these unplaced students to meet your recruitment goals.
Extra choices
If you've used all five choices on your application, and you're not holding any offers, you could still find a place using Extra – it's free!
Dependants' grants for full-time students
If you have children or an adult dependent, and you want to study a full-time undergraduate course or an Initial Teacher Training (ITT) programme, you may be able to get extra help. Content provided by Student Finance England.
Parents' Learning Allowances for full-time students
If you have dependent children, you can apply for extra help with course-related costs. Content provided by Student Finance England.
Part-time jobs for international students in the UK
Finding a part-time job while at university in the UK is a great way to earn extra money, meet new people, and build professional skills. Find out the visa rules, the type of student jobs you can find, and how to fit it in around your studies.
Scholarships, grants, and bursaries
If your student loan won’t nearly be enough to cover your university costs, check out these extra ways of receiving funds to help with living expenses and tuition fees.
Scholarships, grants, and bursaries: Academic excellence and merit
Academic scholarships, grants, and bursaries reward university applicants who achieve high grades in their school exams. And the good news? They require little to no extra work.
Scholarships, grants, and bursaries: Low income households
Universities and colleges offer extra funding to support students from low income backgrounds. We explain what ‘low income’ means’, and why it pays to update your student finance body on your situation.
Scholarships, grants, and bursaries: Music
Music scholarships, grants, and bursaries are available to students who show exceptional musical talent, whether they’re studying a music degree or not. Find out how to apply, extra benefits you can get, and more.
Students with caring responsibilities
If you're responsible for providing unpaid care to a family member, partner or friend, you may be able to get extra support during your studies.
Tips for international applications
This page shows you all the extra tips international applicants might need to know when making a UCAS undergraduate application.
2 Employers UCAS Media Service
6 Videos
Discovery the extraordinary
Duration: 02:4418 Apr 2025, 20:09
Apprenticeships: Discovery the extraordinary
Duration: 02:4418 Apr 2025, 20:09
What if I miss out on a veterinary or medicine course this year?
Don' panic, you have options including Extra and Clearing. Talk to a UCAS adviser or your teacher for
Duration: 01:2218 Apr 2025, 20:09
Vox-pop: part-time work
Working while studying can be a great way to build relationships and earn extra money, but balance is
Duration: 00:3518 Apr 2025, 20:09
Vox-pop: balancing work and extra-curricular
Amy discusses the balance you need to maintain between part-time work, studies and any extra-curricular
Duration: 00:3218 Apr 2025, 20:09
Vox-pop: bursaries and loans
Holly talks about the extra help available for students who need more financial support at university.
Duration: 00:2818 Apr 2025, 20:09
50 Blog posts
How to capture the eight-second attention span of Gen Z
Gen Z have a famously short attention span online, but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible to hold their
22 Oct 2024, 10:23
Finding balance: Understanding the shifting priorities of Gen Z in higher education and career aspirations
Edward McClaran & Vicky Downie, Principal Insight Consultants, UCAS5 Dec 2023, 11:24
The shifting sands of student tech: What they’re buying, how they’re using it – and what this means for brands
One of the most interesting student tech tales lies, surprisingly, in the tablet. What started out life
UCAS19 Oct 2023, 08:11
Sharing a mental health condition: What you need to know
Sharing that you have a mental health condition can feel daunting – Student Minds has some expert advice
Student Minds26 Jul 2023, 10:10
Reintroducing UCAS – your media partners for accommodation solutions
Finding suitable accommodation is a top priority for students, as it plays a crucial role in shaping
UCAS11 Jul 2023, 12:44
The influence of cost of living on student decision making
Jo Richards, our Senior Insight Lead, examines how the cost of living crisis will influence student decision
Jo Richards, Senior Insight Lead, UCAS12 Apr 2023, 10:30
Disabled students make diversity and inclusion a priority when making their choices
UCAS29 Jun 2022, 14:10
No longer in contact with your parents? Tick the UCAS ‘estranged student’ box!
Susan Mueller, Higher Education Director at Stand Alone19 May 2022, 08:57
113 News articles
Delivery of Extra Statistical Data (Star X)
Following the delivery of the data for your HESA data return Extra statistical data can now be made available
Availability of Extra Statistical Data (Star X)
The Extra Statistical Data (Star X) for your 2022 application cohort will be generated on Thursday 24
2022 cycle test data – including extra statistical data (Star X )
We are pleased to announce that extra statistical data (Star X) was generated in the HEP 1 test environment
2022 cycle test data – including statutory returns and extra statistical data (Star J/X )
We will be generating extra statistical data (Star X) for all applications in test environments on the
2022 cycle test data – including statutory returns and extra statistical data (Star J/X )
We are pleased to announce that UCAS data for HESA statutory returns (Star J transaction) 2022 was successfully
Supporting you through this extraordinary period
In this short video, some of our team talk you through the ways we’re supporting you through this cycle,
Reminder: Extra now open
Applicants who have used all five choices and hold no offers, can now use Track to apply through Extra
Reminder: Extra opens on 25 February
From 25 February, applicants who have used all five choices and hold no offers, can use Track to apply
Setting your Extra vacancies
Extra opens on 25 February. From this date, applicants who have used all five choices and hold no offers
Don't forget to set your Extra vacancies by 24 February
You need to set your Extra vacancies in Course Collect.
Don't forget to set your Extra vacancies by 24 February
A reminder to set your Extra vacancies in Course Collect.
Update on setting vacancies for Extra
Correction to information in the UCAS Correspondents' bulletin.