Display advertising

Be front, be centre, and be first – with bold advertising opportunities across UCAS’ website and portals. Reach millions of young minds and their most important influencer groups - all planning for higher education, apprenticeships or careers.

Doing research

Useful tools to help you think about what to do after your GCSEs or National 5s, including info about post-16 qualifications, and advice on different careers.

Don’t decide now!

Is it realistic to choose your ‘forever career’ while you’re still at school? Find out how NOT making fixed choices might be the right choice for you.

Entertainment

Entertainment has always been a form of self-care, but 2020 really forced it through the motions. From stay-at-home orders glueing us to our televisions, to recreational walks requiring their own soundtracks, to a reduction in teaching pushing students towards podcasts and audiobooks - we’ve all been more reliant than before on our entertainment.

First-generation students

Students who do not have parents or carers who have attended university themselves sometimes find it useful to have additional information and help when making their decisions and applying to higher education.

Getting started

Thinking about options after GCSEs or Nationals? Find ideas to help you start your job or career plan.

Government – engage with students

Engage with the largest student community actively researching higher education, apprenticeships and careers in the UK. Access unrivalled data insights and multichannel campaigns to roll-out important communications to those who need to know about them.

Help and support

Find career information and guidance, and where to go for financial help, especially for students with learning difficulties, disabilities or SEND.

How I got my job at the BBC

Considering going into journalism? We speak to Levi, Alex, and Ella who all took different routes to get into the same career.

How to apply for postgraduate courses

You can use UCAS Postgraduate to apply for some postgraduate courses. Please read the information below carefully to select the correct application route for your course.

How to become a paramedic

The combination of patient care, medical knowledge, driving skills and an ever-changing working day makes being a paramedic a very popular career choice.

How to become a personal trainer

A career as a personal trainer (PT) is all about helping people live a healthy lifestyle. If you’re passionate about fitness and health, being a personal trainer could a rewarding career for you.

How to get support from your universities and colleges

If your relationship with your parents or carers has broken down (also known as ‘estranged’), there are people you can turn to for help when you research your options, start your application, or think about your transition to university or college.

How you can help

Information on qualifications, apprenticeships, and study programmes – to help parents and carers support their child in choosing what to do next.

International Baccalaureate (IB)

Facts about the International Baccalaureate: find out what's involved in studying the diploma programme and the career-related certificate.

Join our team

Looking for a rewarding career? Find out about working here, and check our current vacancies.

Lesson activities: 11 – 14 year olds

Get your 11 – 14 year old students thinking about their futures with our careers planner, identifying strengths worksheet, presentation, and activities to support those with English as an additional language (EAL).