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Applying

Discover everything you need to know about the application process, including research, the application itself, and your next steps.

Applying for a digital and IT apprenticeship

Looking to start a career in the digital and IT sector? There's no better way to immerse yourself in the tech world than an apprenticeship, where you will get access to industry-standard tools, equipment and work on live projects on a daily basis. Take a look through our digital and IT apprenticeship application guide below, and find out the first steps of your journey into a future in the tech space.

Applying to university

Find out when to apply, how to fill in your application, write your personal statement, and get a reference – and then what happens after your apply.

Becoming a UCAS centre

Schools, colleges, advisers or agents can become registered UCAS centres and get unique access to their students' higher education applications.

Before you apply

Consider all the options available to you before you begin your application. Find out what places are really like, attend events, research industries, and make sure you're clear on what you want to do before you proceed.

Career support at university

University is a critical time for developing your future career. As an international student in the UK, you can access a wealth of support from your university and their dedicated careers teams. You’ll be able to get help on everything from improving your job application process, finding work experience while you’re studying, or getting a graduate role in your chosen industry.

Collection Tool

UCAS Collection Tool is your portal to manage and promote your courses to your market all in one place. You can also manage applications to your UG & UC courses by setting vacancy statuses and eligibility criteria.

Data protection guidance for advisers

During the application process, you will be processing the personal data of your students. You are responsible for the correct handling of this data as set out in the Data Protection Act (2018).

Dates and deadlines

Check out all the UCAS Undergraduate application key dates and deadlines – so you know what to do, and when.

Decisions and replies

Find out what the different decisions from training providers in your application mean, and how to reply to them.

Declining your firm place

If you no longer want to go to your firm choice, you can use the ‘Decline your place’ button in your application.

Emerging cohorts

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.