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Dentistry Work Experience with mydentist
Healthcare & Medicine
This programme will explore an array of career opportunities available at mydentist
Available 19/11/2024 - 30/06/2025
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Becoming a Chartered Surveyor - Surveying Work Experience with RICS
Property & Surveying
This programme will explore an array of career opportunities available at RICS
Available 30/09/2024 - 01/05/2025
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Work Experience in Pharmacy - North East, North Cumbria & Yorkshire
Healthcare & Medicine
This programme will explore an array of career opportunities available at NHS England (North East, North Cumbria and Yorkshire)
Available 09/09/2024 - 08/04/2025
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Met Office Careers - Forecasting Your Future
Science & Research
This programme will explore an array of career opportunities available at The Met Office
Available 02/09/2024 - 01/12/2025
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Geology Careers with the British Geological Survey
Science & Research
This programme will explore an array of career opportunities available at British Geological Survey
Available 23/09/2024 - 26/04/2025
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71 Location guides
308 Open days and events
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Edge Hill University - Open Day event
4th July 2025 • Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Teacher Training
Ormskirk
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Edge Hill University - Open Day event
5th July 2025 • Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Teacher Training
Ormskirk
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Edge Hill University - Open Day event
16th August 2025 • Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Teacher Training
Ormskirk
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Edge Hill University - Open Day event
18th October 2025 • Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Teacher Training
Ormskirk
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Edge Hill University - Open Day event
15th November 2025 • Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Teacher Training
Ormskirk
Wrexham University - Open Day event
15th March 2025 • Undergraduate, Teacher Training, 16-18 Choices
Wrexham
Birmingham Newman University Open Day & Applicant Experience Day
5th April 2025 • Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Teacher Training, 16-18 Choices
Birmingham
Wrexham University - Open Day event
7th June 2025 • Undergraduate, Teacher Training, 16-18 Choices
Wrexham
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221 Information and advice pages
Preparing for a university open day
Considering university? Here's everything you need to know about going to an open day.
Advisers: Free school meals application fee waiver guide
An overview for those supporting eligible applicants applying to undergraduate courses starting in 2025.
Chloe's story
From being estranged from her family and homeless at 16, to studying at the University of Oxford, Chloe shares her advice for estranged students considering applying to university.
International events
It's a good idea to talk about your higher education options in person. Go to a course provider open day to explore the campus and get insights from staff and students – or take a virtual tour. We also recommend you go to UK events or one of the British Council events around the world. You'll find lots of helpful advice, and can ask any questions you may have.
Multichannel campaigns
Reach the right students on the right channels. We’re one of the biggest education sites in the UK – we're ahead of Google when it comes to students seeking information about higher education options.
Outreach Evaluator: Tracking Results
Make the most of Outreach Evaluator to track groups of individuals into the higher education system using our data. Get evidence of return on investment for brand awareness, engagement, widening participation and outreach activities.
Parent and guardian guide to apprenticeships
Heard of an apprenticeship but not sure what it’s all about? Here, we share what you need to know and practical tips for supporting someone who might be thinking about an apprenticeship.
Personal statement advice: nursing
Qualifying as a nurse opens up a wide and diverse range of career paths. However, the selection criteria will be quite rigorous and you need to show you fit the bill.
Personal statement advice: pharmacy
If you aim to study pharmacy, your personal statement will be a crucial factor in your application to make you stand out in this competitive field. Check out our top tips for your pharmacy personal statement.
Personal statement advice: social work
Writing a personal statement for social work? We asked social work admissions tutors how you can convince them that you are right for the course.
1 Industry guide
1 Employer
11 Videos
Open days at De Montfort University
Visitors can attend sample lectures and chat to tutors about their chosen subject area while checking
Duration: 02:039 Dec 2021, 08:00
Open days at Manchester Metropolitan University
Get a feel for all the things that you can do on an open day at Manchester Metropolitan University.
Duration: 01:3729 Feb 2020, 08:05
York St John University Open Day
The best way to find out about York St John University is to visit us on one of our Open Days.
Duration: 01:4023 Jun 2018, 02:35
University of Derby - Open Days
Come and visit the University of Derby at an Open Day. Take a look at our video to see what to expect
Duration: 01:5323 Jun 2018, 02:35
Manchester Metropolitan University: open days Cheshire campus
Get a feel for the things that you can do on an open day at Manchester Metropolitan University's Crewe
Duration: 03:0623 Jun 2018, 02:35
Your Open Day With Plymouth University
Explore the campus, facilities, and bustling city of Plymouth where you could be living, studying and
Duration: 01:2611 Apr 2017, 15:43
Kingston University Open Days
Looking for a university? We have more than 300 undergraduate courses for you to choose from for 2017
Duration: 01:109 Jan 2017, 14:35
Vox-pop: employer and industry mentors
Max tells us about the careers support he’s been given at university, including personal mentors and
Duration: 00:403 Dec 2016, 18:10
Open days at Liverpool John Moores University
Find out more about life at Liverpool John Moores University, and about Liverpool itself, at one of our
Duration: 03:523 Dec 2016, 18:00
Open days at Edge Hill University
Attending an open day provides an opportunity for you, and your family, to see the campus, meet students,
Duration: 03:383 Dec 2016, 18:00
Open days at Sheffield Hallam University
Find out what to expect from our open days and how to make the most of your visit to Sheffield Hallam
Duration: 02:0726 Jul 2016, 08:17
34 Blog posts
What do we know about progression for the second cohort of students with T Levels?
The 2023 cycle marked the second year that students in England with T Levels used the skills and knowledge
Philippa Alway, Senior Policy Adviser (Apprenticeships and Skills), UCAS8 Feb 2024, 08:56
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 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
Lessons from the Netherlands and UK – why it’s important to look outwards
Haleema Masud, Policy Adviser, UCAS & Dr Sebastiaan Steenman, Associate Professor, Utrecht University3 Feb 2023, 08:22
Making informed HE choices without support from your family
Susan Darlington, Partnership Assistant at Go Higher West Yorkshire 26 Jan 2023, 08:19
Going to university or college if you’ve been in care – our top ten tips for success
UCAS19 Jan 2022, 14:41
46 News articles
UCAS Clearing update: Monday 17 August 2015
As of midnight on Sunday 16 August a total of 452,990 people had been placed in full-time UK higher education,
UCAS’ analysis shows growing awareness of the TEF among applicants to higher education
Analysis published today by UCAS shows that around one in five UK students applying to university this
Results day approaches for undergraduate applicants across England, Northern Ireland, and Wales
Students in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland will receive their A level results on Thursday 16 August,
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
Children who know by age ten they want to study for a degree ‘twice as likely’ to get into a selective university, UCAS survey finds
The younger that students decide higher education is for them, the more likely they are to go to a ‘higher
Students in Romania can ask an expert how to apply to university in the UK
Students in Bucharest, Romania thinking of applying to university in the UK can get answers from an expert
UCAS in Limerick helping applicants to UK universities and colleges
On 24 September a UCAS adviser will be in Limerick to talk about UK higher education.
UCAS launches videos to help deaf students apply to university or college
Deaf students can now watch seven new videos available in British Sign Language (BSL).
Five ways students can shortlist their options in the Hub
The UCAS Hub gives the power of choice to your students, with each student enjoying an experience as
Students to get opportunity to try before they apply through UCAS collaboration with Springpod
Students exploring their options through UCAS will be able to virtually experience university and the
Connecting Futures: UCAS and Unibuddy's new online chat matches students for an inside look at uni life
Students applying through UCAS can now get an insider’s view into life and learning on campus through
The UK continues to be a top destination for study, with applications set to rise by almost 50% within five years
Students from across the globe still hold the UK’s universities and colleges in the highest regard, with