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Make sure you understand what course you’re applying for and what skills and attributes admissions tutors are looking for, so you can write a successful sports and exercise science statement.

Find out more about the UCAS collaboration with Springpod and how their Subject Spotlights and Virtual Work Experiences can help students explore their options

All you need to know about student finance for mature students.

With UCAS you can reach the right students, at the right time. By working together, we help you connect with the applicants you're looking for.

Being eligible for free school meals (FSM) means you might be able get help to meet different costs, and access other types of support if you want to go to university.

Universities and colleges welcome students from a diverse range of backgrounds and experience. If you choose to disclose that you are a student with an imprisoned parent it will not negatively impact your application – it gives context to your circumstances.

If you are responsible for the care and wellbeing of a child aged 17 or under, you may be able to access additional support while studying.

Studying higher education in Welsh can offer lots of career options – not just in Wales but further afield too. Find out more.

Providing the opportunity for students to try before they apply

We support international counsellors, agents and advisers, as well as processing applications to hundreds of universities and colleges in the UK.

Students can access a variety of support to manage their mental health and wellbeing in higher education - ranging from help with a specific condition through to ways they can look after their general wellbeing. Some students may be hesitant to tell their university, so we've worked with experts (including Student Minds and the University Mental Health Advisers' Network (UMHAN)) to explain the process of declaration to your students, and offer practical ways to help them manage the transition to independence. It's good to remember that other personal circumstances can create additional challenges and stress, so making sure students have the right support for their needs will offer them the best start to university.

If you are supporting a young person’s Personal Education Plan (PEP), this guide suggests professional actions as they make their career and education choices – from Year 8 through to post-16 study. Content provided by Virtual School Sheffield.

Find out more about Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programmes in Northern Ireland.

Facts about the TechBac: who they're for, what do I need to get in, where can I study one and what's involved, and what you can do afterwards.

Everything you need to prepare for the 2025 application cycle – all in one place.

We have a wealth of resources to help ease any worries or concerns you may have about the application process.

Thinking about your next steps and wondering whether uni is right for you? We cover the pros and cons to help you decide.

There's many reasons to study in the UK, and knowing what your qualification means to employers, and how it can help you, is important when planning your education journey.

Here we explain what the Teaching Excellence Framework is and how it might help you make the right choices on your application.