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2016 cycle applicant figures – 30 June deadline
These statistical releases describe applicants and applications from the 2016 UCAS cycle at the 30 June deadline.
2019 End of Cycle Report
The UCAS End of Cycle Report 2019 is the first national overview of demand for, and acceptances to, undergraduate UK higher education (HE) for the 2019 admissions cycle.
Applying for a digital and IT apprenticeship
Looking to start a career in the digital and IT sector? There's no better way to immerse yourself in the tech world than an apprenticeship, where you will get access to industry-standard tools, equipment and work on live projects on a daily basis. Take a look through our digital and IT apprenticeship application guide below, and find out the first steps of your journey into a future in the tech space.
Applying for a finance and accounting apprenticeship
Looking to start a career in finance and accounting? While academic routes are often the first thought when entering the field, there is no better way to gain hands-on experience in the sector than embarking on an apprenticeship and working while you learn. In the guide below, we'll help you on the first stage of your journey in applying for an apprenticeship, what to expect at the interview stage, and some advice and guidance from live employers in the space.
Career goals: Pilot
Rosanna shares the highs and lows of being a commercial pilot, her route to qualifying, plus some words of encouragement for young girls who want to reach for the sky.
Changing or leaving your course
If you decide you no longer want to study, or you’d like to transfer to a new university or course, there’s a lot to consider.
Data explorer for sex, area background and ethnic group provider level reports (experimental)
Sex, area background and ethnic group data explorer
Entry grades data
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HE provider good practice briefing for estranged students
This good practice briefing is written for staff working in universities and colleges and supports the introduction of the new flag to identify estranged students in the UCAS application for 2023 entry. We have worked with Stand Alone to outline the common challenges for these students, share examples of good practice being done around the UK to improve access to and success in higher education, and provide considerations ahead of the new question.
5 Blog posts
Progression to HE for Welsh Domiciled Students - what did UCAS learn in 2022?
Haleema Masud, Policy Adviser, UCAS 19 Jan 2023, 11:00
56 News articles
A record percentage of young people are off to university
Students in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland receiving their exam results will find out today if
New personal statement to help level the playing field for disadvantaged students
Personal statements are set to change, creating a level playing field for all applicants, UCAS has announced
Record number of disadvantaged students aim high and apply to most selective university degrees
The number of UK 18-year-olds from the most disadvantaged backgrounds applying to the most selective
Welsh regional insights
Last week, UCAS published a new blog and accompanying factsheet looking at regional patterns of progression
Confirmation and Clearing 2023 - readiness survey 2
Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete the survey we sent in May regarding this year’s Confirmation
Confirmation and Clearing 2023 - readiness survey 2
Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete the survey we sent in May regarding this year’s Confirmation
Record applications from disadvantaged students to higher education
Record numbers of disadvantaged students from across the UK are set to enter higher education this autumn,
Five things on my mind for Confirmation and Clearing 2022
By Clare Marchant, Chief Executive of UCAS.
We've updated our Professional Development Platform
Phase one of our update to the Professional Development Platform is complete.
Increase in number of Scottish students accepted into university on results day
28,970 students from Scotland have been accepted into university or college through UCAS today, up 220