How to become a social worker
Social workers offer support to those most in need, whether it’s a family under pressure or a person with a physical or learning disability trying to live independently.
Information and advice pages
How to become a social worker
Social workers offer support to those most in need, whether it’s a family under pressure or a person with a physical or learning disability trying to live independently.
News and insights
Read the latest news and insight from UCAS covering progression across the full range of post-secondary destinations
Supporting young people in care with their Personal Education Plans (PEPs)
If you are supporting a young person’s Personal Education Plan (PEP), this guide suggests professional actions as they make their career and education choices – from Year 8 through to post-16 study. Content provided by Virtual School Sheffield.
T Levels
Facts about T Levels: what's involved in studying them, how they are assessed, and how long they take to complete.
Top tips for calling universities during Clearing
Clearing is how unis and colleges fill any spaces they have left on their courses.
Types of undergraduate offers
Find out about the different decisions universities and colleges can make on your application.
UCAS Conservatoires entry requirements
Entry requirements for conservatoire courses could be qualifications, auditions, other skills and interests, and more. Find out about them here.
UCAS Conservatoires: Tariff points
Find out how the UCAS Tariff works, and use our calculator to find out how many points your qualifications and grades have.
University 101: A parent’s guide to university and college terms
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.
Your guide to the UCAS Hub
Discover what the Hub has to offer for students exploring their next steps
Allocating Tariff points to Level 3 and SCQF Level 6 apprenticeships
From September 2026 onwards, Level 3 and SCQF Level 6 apprenticeships will be included in the UCAS Tariff, enhancing pathways and progression to higher education.
Join the UCAS Conservatoires scheme
Here you’ll find more information about UCAS Conservatoires, who can join the scheme, and how to do this.