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BTEC diplomas
Facts about BTEC diplomas: who they are for, the different types, how they are taught, what you need to get on one, and what you can do afterwards.
Contextualised admissions and UCAS' contextual data services
Contextual information and data can be used by universities and colleges to assess an applicant’s achievement and potential in light of their educational and socio-economic background.
Results day survival kit: How to handle every outcome
Clementine Wade, university and school coach, has worked as a teacher, examiner and uni coach since 2005. She specialises in Key Stage 5 qualifications and super selective universities. Clem's created guidance to help you understand results day and Clearing, and get to grips with what you should be doing when to best support your child through the process.
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.
TechBac
Facts about the TechBac: who they're for, what do I need to get in, where can I study one and what's involved, and what you can do afterwards.
UCAS Tariff points
Find out what UCAS Tariff points are, how they’re used, and how many points your qualifications are worth, using our points calculator.
UCAS Undergraduate entry requirements
Each course, and most universities and colleges, have different requirements – usually a mix of qualifications, subjects, or exam grades. Learn more about them here.
Overview of UCAS Tariff Points for Apprenticeships
For the 2026 cycle, we are introducing a new Tariff points structure that now includes Level 3 apprenticeships alongside A-levels, T Levels, and other post-16 qualifications. These changes aim to support apprentices' progression to higher education by creating a unified system that helps universities and colleges evaluate apprenticeship qualifications against traditional academic routes. This guide provides an overview of the recent changes, including the new calculation method, key points for providers, and the impact on apprenticeship pathways into higher education.
Understanding UCAS Tariff points for apprenticeships
Discover how your apprenticeship can earn UCAS Tariff points, helping you access higher education and take the next big step in your career.
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Provider onboarding advice and guidance
Key points for providers to take into consideration when submitting an application to join the UCAS Undergraduate
Duration: 02:2918 Apr 2025, 20:09
61 Blog posts
E-learning empowers HE staff to support disabled students
Susan Darlington, GHWY Partnership Assistant14 Mar 2025, 11:49
The new era of Clearing: What it means for universities
Jo Richards, Senior Insights Lead, UCAS11 Mar 2025, 11:25
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
Driving aspiration, empowering confidence, and informing decisions
A whistlestop tour of our Project Next Generation Themes Report
Dave Penney, Director of Marketing, UCAS7 Nov 2023, 08:17
The future of student accommodation: Insights from the UCAS webinar and beyond
The student accommodation sector is poised for significant transformation. In response to shifting demographics,
UCAS24 Oct 2023, 10:52
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
A new status quo for students, streaming, and social – and how brands can adapt
There are few things more universal in the student downtime toolkit than streaming and using social media
UCAS12 Oct 2023, 09:31
Delving deeper into international student mobility
Carys Willgoss, Principal Policy Adviser at UCAS, and Ruth Neville, PhD student at Liverpool University.21 Sept 2023, 10:18
3354 News articles
2023 cycle contextual data update
In addition to information given through the application process, we offer providers a contextual data
Updated contextual data is now available
In addition to information given through the application process, we offer providers a contextual data
Changes to the contextual data service for the 2019 admissions cycle
In addition to application information, we offer providers a contextual data service, using data from
UCAS Tariff points allocated for T Levels
Today, UCAS has confirmed the Tariff point allocation for T Levels.
UCAS announces Tariff points rollout for apprenticeships
Apprenticeships will be allocated UCAS Tariff points from next year, UCAS has announced today (13 December).
An update on Clearing Plus
Brand new last year, Clearing Plus matches applicants with relevant courses, dependent on achieved qualifications
Customer engagement
At UCAS, we’ve been reviewing our approach to customer engagement. Please watch the short video below
First T Level Technical Qualifications published
The first T Level Technical Qualification (TQ) specifications have been published by awarding organisations
Irish Leaving Certificate – new grading scale for 2017
We would like to remind you that a revised grading scale is being introduced for the Irish Leaving Certificate