International Baccalaureate (IB)

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

Introducing the personal statement builder

The personal statement is your opportunity to talk about you, and why you want to enrol on a particular course. But it can be hard to know how to structure the information, which is where the personal statement builder can really help.

Key documents

Find key information from UCAS, including our corporate strategy, Annual Report, and End of Cycle Reports.

Making informed subject choices

Give your students the tools they need to make informed decisions about which subjects to study at A level or equivalent – with one eye on their future plans.

Mental health nurse

Mental health nurses build trusting relationships with their patients and provide vital support to people experiencing mental health problems, so they can lead happy and healthy lives.

Multichannel campaigns

Reach the right students on the right channels. We’re one of the biggest education sites in the UK – we're ahead of Google when it comes to students seeking information about higher education options.

Personal statement advice: architecture, building and planning

If you’re applying for architecture, planning or building, admissions tutors say they need you to outline your reasons for wanting to study the course. Here’s how you do it. The built environment encompasses lots of courses and professions. As the University of Nottingham puts it, you need to 'be as specific as possible about your interests and enthusiasms'.