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Heard of Clearing but not sure what it’s all about? Here we share what you need to know and practical tips for supporting someone through the process.

Discover key dates, essentials and guidance for Confirmation and Clearing in our adviser toolkit.

If you’re new to advising, or need a refresh on the essentials, this page contains the essential information about Confirmation and Clearing.

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.

Show you’ve got the listening skills, resilience, and knowledge of the job in a personal statement that’s relevant and reflective.

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.

Check out our good practice resources, to support you with changes to the criminal conviction question in the application.

Work experience is an important feature of any strong university application. For certain degree courses, though, it's an essential entry requirement.

Diagnostic radiographers use state-of-the-art technology to diagnose patients and make sure they receive the right treatment to help them on their road to recovery.

Having a disability or mental health condition might mean incurring additional costs (e.g. access to specialist equipment) when accessing higher education. But don’t worry, there is financial support available.

If you're applying to higher education as a refugee, asylum seeker or with an insecure immigration status, there may be support available to help you. This page has been created in collaboration with Refugee Education UK, STAR Network and We Belong.

Go beyond teaching in your education personal statement, to really explain your passion and interest in how we learn, the role of education today, and how we can shape learning environments.

UCAS fully supports the diverse range of students who wish to benefit from higher education, and we have developed this series of good practice briefings to explain how providers can support applicants with particular support needs, and to consider how they will use information shared in the UCAS application in the future to inform practice and policy.

Use your writing skills in your personal statement to highlight your passion for human language and communication in all its forms.

Whether you’re a fan of Chloe Gong, Cormac McCarthy, or Sally Rooney, get across your love of English literature and your passion for creative writing in a clear and concise personal statement.

Organising events in your school or college is a great way to help students make smart choices about higher education (HE) or find alternative routes. There’s a wealth of activities outside school too.

Find out about Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programmes, entry requirements, and funding.

Find out how to fund your studies for distance learning undergraduate degrees in the UK, and ways you can fund this. Plus, we detail other costs you need to cover.