Mental health and wellbeing: University support
It’s important to know what mental health and wellbeing support is available to you during your studies – and how to access it.
Information and advice pages
Mental health and wellbeing: University support
It’s important to know what mental health and wellbeing support is available to you during your studies – and how to access it.
Neurodiversity support for apprenticeships
Discover the support options for neurodiverse applicants and apprentices with UCAS
Orthoptist
You’ll help improve the quality of people’s lives by treating eye disorders and spotting serious neurological conditions
Other funding for full-time students
Depending on what and where you choose to study, you may be eligible for additional sources of funding. Content provided by Student Finance England.
Paramedic
As the first responders to medical emergency situations, paramedics head into the unknown to save lives and help those in need of urgent medical care.
Parent and guardian guide to apprenticeships
Heard of an apprenticeship but not sure what it’s all about? Here, we share what you need to know and practical tips for supporting someone who might be thinking about an apprenticeship.
Patricka, UK Armed Forces Service leaver
Patricka Brice-Laughton has completed a HNC in Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering) at Wiltshire College & University Centre and is currently in her first year at University of the West of England doing a BSc (Hons) Construction Project Management.
Personal statement advice: social work
Writing a personal statement for social work? We asked social work admissions tutors how you can convince them that you are right for the course.
Physiotherapist
Physiotherapists help people regain their independence by relieving physical difficulties and improving mobility with exercise and other techniques
Podiatrist
Podiatrists help people live more comfortably by providing treatment and care for foot and leg problems.
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.
Postgraduate Master's Loan
If you’re starting a full-time or part-time taught or research master’s course, you could get a Postgraduate Master’s Loan. Content provided by Student Finance England.
Predicted grades – what you need to know for entry this year
Guidance and support for advisers when predicting grades.
Product design 2026 personal statement guide
Bring your personal statement to life by showing admissions tutors you’re a thinker and an innovator, with the right aptitude, passion, and knowledge for product design.
Prosthetist and orthotist
Prosthetists and orthotists use the latest technology to transform the lives of patients who need prosthetics or aids. They empower people to move, run, walk or simply stand independently.
Receiving confirmation of your DSA application and taking up support
Your funding body will review the evidence in your needs assessment report and confirm the support they have agreed to fund.
Scholarships, grants, and bursaries
With world renowned teaching, research, and facilities – as well as a rich historical and cultural heritage – UK is one of the most popular study destinations for international students from around the globe and hosts hundreds of thousands international students annually.
Sharing a mental health condition on your application
On your UCAS application, you can share a mental or health condition with your university. This’ll help you get the information and help you may need while at university and help put you at ease.
Social work, childhood, and youth studies 2026 personal statement guide
Find out how to convince admissions tutors you’re right for this course, through your knowledge and understanding of what it entails.