Data protection guidance for advisers

During the application process, you will be processing the personal data of your students. You are responsible for the correct handling of this data as set out in the Data Protection Act (2018).

Data solutions

Explore how UCAS’ data-driven insights can help solve the higher education challenges your organisation is facing.

Dates and deadlines for uni applications

Some courses have different deadlines, and many are a long time in advance of the start of the course. Find out which deadline applies to you, and what you need to do by that deadline.

Decisions and replies

Find out what the different decisions from training providers in your application mean, and how to reply to them.

Declining your firm place

If you no longer want to go to your firm choice, you can use the ‘Decline your place’ button in your application.

Degree apprenticeships

A degree apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to gain a paid-for degree while getting industry experience and earning a salary.

Degree apprenticeships packages

Promote your degree apprenticeship opportunities to candidates with our apprenticeship package designed to boost the capacity and equality of opportunity within degree apprenticeship provision.

Dependants' grants for full-time students

If you have children or an adult dependent, and you want to study a full-time undergraduate course or an Initial Teacher Training (ITT) programme, you may be able to get extra help. Content provided by Student Finance England.

Develop your skills as an adviser

Practical tips when planning and delivering HE advice and guidance to your students, from securing speakers to arranging work experience. Plus, useful careers resources and recommended tools to embed into your day-to-day work.

Developing your skills as an adviser

Whether you are a careers adviser, or a teacher supporting students, you'll need to continually reflect on your careers practice to keep improving the value of what you do. We can help with some of this...

Diagnostic radiographer

Diagnostic radiographers use state-of-the-art technology to diagnose patients and make sure they receive the right treatment to help them on their road to recovery.

Digital ID Service (DIDS)

Prove you’re helping to prevent bank fraud with applicant status checks powered by our unrivalled data.

Direct mail

Showcase your brand experience, not just your message, by getting it through the letterboxes of young people, students, and potential new customers. Direct mail can help your brand stand out.