Personal statement advice: nursing
Qualifying as a nurse opens up a wide and diverse range of career paths. However, the selection criteria will be quite rigorous and you need to show you fit the bill.
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Personal statement advice: nursing
Qualifying as a nurse opens up a wide and diverse range of career paths. However, the selection criteria will be quite rigorous and you need to show you fit the bill.
Personal statement advice: pharmacy
If you aim to study pharmacy, your personal statement will be a crucial factor in your application to make you stand out in this competitive field. Check out our top tips for your pharmacy personal statement.
Personal statement advice: sports science
Writing a sports science personal statement? One way to win over sports science admissions tutors is to dig into the detail of the course itself, and focus your personal statement accordingly. We've been asking sports science tutors what they're looking for in your personal statement – here's what they told us.
Personal statement advice: statistics
The massive surge in digital data in recent years means there’s lots for statisticians to get excited about. We speak to an admissions tutor to find out the best way to approach your personal statement.
Personal statement: finance and accounting
What are universities looking for when it comes to a winning personal statement to study finance or accounting? Showing some genuine passion is just the start.
Postgraduate Doctoral Loan
If you’re starting a full postgraduate Doctoral course, you could get a Postgraduate Doctoral Loan. Content provided by Student Finance England.
Preparing for a university open day
Considering university? Here's everything you need to know about going to an open day.
Reference processes and terminology
Understand the different reference processes and terminology for independent, centre-linked, and reference-only applicants.
Scholarships, grants, and bursaries: Funding a placement abroad
Completing a study or work placement abroad can be a life-changing experience, and give you an impressive edge over other graduates. Learn about travel grants, funding schemes like the Turing scheme, and where to find scholarships and bursaries.
Sponsored content links
Reach millions of users on ucas.com through sponsored content, driving traffic directly to your own website.
Student finance guidance for parents and partners
Are you the parent or partner of someone applying for student finance? Here's everything you need to know. Content provided by Student Finance England.
Student journey emails and newsletters
No other brand can connect with students (and their influencers) across their decision-making journey like UCAS can. Place your adverts in our targeted emails, engaging students with the right message at the right time.
Supporting disabled students
Students with physical or mental health conditions or learning differences will find a variety of support available in higher education. However, advance research and preparation can make all the difference – here, we outline some of the ways you can help your students make a successful transition to university.
Supporting students experiencing estrangement from their parents
Young people who are considering higher education but do not have support from either of their parents due to a breakdown in their relationship (also known as being ‘estranged’) may encounter challenges in their journey. Here we outline the ways in which you can help students in at each stage and explain what support they may be able to access.
Supporting students with mental health conditions
Students can access a variety of support to manage their mental health and wellbeing in higher education - ranging from help with a specific condition through to ways they can look after their general wellbeing. Some students may be hesitant to tell their university, so we've worked with experts (including Student Minds and the University Mental Health Advisers' Network (UMHAN)) to explain the process of declaration to your students, and offer practical ways to help them manage the transition to independence. It's good to remember that other personal circumstances can create additional challenges and stress, so making sure students have the right support for their needs will offer them the best start to university.
The pros and cons of studying outside of the UK
Here are some pros and cons of studying outside of the UK to get you started. It’s a good idea to create your own tables of pros and cons for each course, country, and study options you’re considering.
Three simple ways to find your Clearing place
More than 50,000 students find their places through Clearing every year.
Top tips for UCAS Discovery
It's time to get ready to explore a world of possibilities and for the live event! Whether you know what you want to do next, or you’re looking for some inspiration, this is your chance to get loads of research done and get the help you need to start your application.
Tuition Fee Loans for full-time students
If you're studying an undergraduate course, you could get a Tuition Fee Loan. A Tuition Fee Loan covers the cost of the fees charged by your university or college. Content provided by Student Finance England.
UCAS Reports
Over the past four years, UCAS has released these high-impact reports that shone a light on pertinent issues in education and skills.