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Finding university accommodation

If your child has their heart set on university halls, they’ll need to do their research and apply early. Places aren’t always guaranteed, so it’s important to encourage them to think about alternative accommodation, which can be equally fun and provide a safe living environment.

Processing and using revised grades

Once applicants have received revised grades they may contact you regarding their previous firm choices which were made unsuccessful (REJ) or had changed course offers (UCC) to find out if you will be willing to reconsider them.

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.

What is Clearing?

Clearing is how unis and colleges fill places they still have on courses - over 30,000 courses in fact. If you’re applying through Clearing, find out what to do, and how to apply.

What is the journey to a million?

UCAS projects that by the end of the decade, we could see up to a million students apply for higher education (HE) across the full range of Level 4 and above opportunities. In collaboration with Unite Students and Knight Frank, we examine those projections in more detail below.

10 things your teen wants you to know

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.

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.

Historical entry grades: Adviser guide

Our course pages now display both the advertised and actual grades of accepted students to help students understand more about the grades universities and colleges have accepted previously. The entry grades data uses up to five years of historical data (2019– 2023 application cycles).

How to manage a successful apprenticeships programme

We invited organisations who could offer guidance on the day-to-day running of apprenticeships programmes, as well as how to support apprentices through to completion. We had speakers from the Association of Apprentices, Workplus, and Lloyd’s Banking Group – if you missed it, here’s what happened.