Study programmes
Information about study programmes: what's involved and getting work experience on the way.
Information and advice pages
Study programmes
Information about study programmes: what's involved and getting work experience on the way.
Study skills guides
We've produced a series of study skills guides to help you successfully make the transition to higher education.
Studying at a higher education college
Higher education (HE) courses don’t have to be studied at a university – there are more than 240 colleges in the UK that offer a range of higher education courses.
UCAS Conservatoires: what to study
How to choose a conservatoire course and when to apply. Courses are available in music, dance, acting, and musical theatre at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
What does the Journey to a Million mean for technical education?
Ginny Page, Director of Education Programmes, Gatsby Foundation
What does the Journey to a Million mean for the nature of competition in higher education?
Nicola Dandridge, Professor of Higher Education Policy, University of Bristol.
What finance options are available if I want to study in the UK?
If you plan to study in the UK, you might be interested in what financial support is available to help you during your studies.
What to study
Find out what each type of postgraduate qualification involves, what the entry requirements are, how much it might cost, and where to find out more.
What will an increase in demand mean for smaller and specialist higher education institutions?
Anthony McClaran, Vice-Chancellor St Mary’s University Twickenham and Chair of GuildHE
Advanced Learner Loans
An Advanced Learner Loan helps with the costs of further education courses. Content provided by Student Finance England.
Careers resource: Year 13 – what to expect
Help Year 12 and Year 13 students think about higher education choices, including university or apprenticeships, with this useful presentation.
Code of Practice for Statistics
UCAS takes pride in the quality, trustworthiness, and value of the analysis and statistics it publishes about higher education (HE). Adherence on a voluntary basis to the Code of Practice for Statistics allows us to evidence and demonstrate these aspects of our work.
Contextual admissions
Some students face additional challenges during their education which may impact their results. Universities recognise these challenges, and can make adjustments through ‘contextual admissions’. Find out more about what this is, who is eligible, and how you qualify.
Criminal convictions – what you need to know
Higher education is an option considered by many people with previous criminal convictions. Depending on the course you want to study, you may have to disclose your criminal record.
Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)
The Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) scheme aims to ensure everyone has the support and adjustments they need to succeed during their studies.
Disabled Students' Allowance: Northern Ireland
The Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) aims to ensure everyone has the support and adjustments they need to succeed during their studies. This information is relevant to students who normally live in Northern Ireland.
Entry requirements and alternatives to A levels
A levels aren't the only option out there to take your students to higher education.
Finance for part-time tuition fee only students
Lots of students from overseas choose to study in the UK, and could be eligible for student finance. Content provided by Student Finance England.
Financial support for refugees and asylum seekers and those with limited leave to remain
If you're applying to higher education and you're a refugee, asylum seeker or have limited leave to remain in the UK, there may be support available to help you with finance and your studies.