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Find out what UCAS Tariff points are, how they’re used, and how many points your qualifications are worth, using our points calculator.

Once you’ve submitted your application, your chosen training providers will decide whether to make you an offer. Find out what happens next.

We use quite a few terms in the application process. We’ve explained them all here, if you need to check what any mean.

Each course, and most universities and colleges, have different requirements – usually a mix of qualifications, subjects, or exam grades. Learn more about them here.

Use this guide to help you manage your group booking(s) for UCAS exhibitions.

Psychometric tests are becoming an essential part of the recruitment process for many employers. Whether you're applying for a job or an apprenticeship, these tests help assess your suitability for the role. This guide aims to answer your questions and provide tips on how to excel in these tests.

Discover how your apprenticeship can earn UCAS Tariff points, helping you access higher education and take the next big step in your career.

If you received grades this year and they aren’t what you had hoped for, don’t worry – there are plenty of options available to you.

Discover more information about upcoming open days and uni events, how to use them to your advantage, and what you need to prepare.

Save yourself time and effort by using your UCAS status codes when opening a bank account. These codes allow a number of banks to confirm your eligibility for their student accounts. 

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So you’re ready to start applying? UCAS Discovery is the place to find out what you need to do to make your application stand out.

Melody Stephen, Law with International Studies student at the University of Manchester 

Oli De Botton, Chief Executive, The Careers and Enterprise Company (CEC)

David Hughes CBE, Chief Executive, Association of Colleges (AOC)