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Discover all the ways UCAS can help you find your passions and unlock your potential. Chat to students, read our guides, explore subjects... Gather as much information as you can before you move onto the next step and start your education journey.

Who are apprenticeships for?

Apprenticeships are a great route to get into your chosen career, and they're open to everyone over the age of 16.

Why exhibit with UCAS?

Our events provide education providers, commercial organisations and employers with the opportunity to meet, inspire and connect with potential applicants, parents and advisers early in their decision-making process.

Why I always knew I wanted to do an apprenticeship

Rosie Brown is a chartered management degree apprentice at BT with a passion for sustainability, who has wanted to do an apprenticeship since she was in Year 9. Here, Rosie speaks to us about her journey, researching your options, and making friends.

Why I chose an apprenticeship instead of A levels

Instead of taking A levels after school, Santina started her Level 3 apprenticeship at civil engineering company, Arup, aged 16. Here she speaks about her experience, including why she chose an apprenticeship, what makes a good apprentice, and how she manages working and studying at the same time.

Why I knew I wanted to do an apprenticeship

We spoke to Hannah Rashidi, a Chartered Management Degree Apprentice at BT who knew she wanted to do an apprenticeship since secondary school. Here, she talks about how she made the decision, making friends, and her advice to future apprentices.

Why study postgraduate?

Postgraduate study can be rewarding in its own right. And it can also be an investment in your future. Find out more.

Why UCAS?

If you want to reach students in the UK, there's no one who knows them better.

Widening participation webform

We encourage colleagues in outreach teams to sign up here to receive communications relating to outreach and widening participation.

Work experience and volunteering

Work experience, placements, and volunteering are a great way to demonstrate your enthusiasm, knowledge, and passion for your chosen subject area in your personal statement.

Working for yourself

Find out what you need to think about if you want to be self-employed or start your own business, and where to get more information.