Alternatives to university
Going to uni or doing an apprenticeship isn’t right for everybody. When researching post-16 plans, it’s important your child weighs up all their options to make the right decision for them in the long-term.
Information and advice pages
Alternatives to university
Going to uni or doing an apprenticeship isn’t right for everybody. When researching post-16 plans, it’s important your child weighs up all their options to make the right decision for them in the long-term.
Amendments to the Tariff consultation
In July 2021 UCAS launched a consultation into a number of proposals relating to the information we make available about qualifications and their use in progression to higher education. The scope of this consultation included the current Tariff (but not the methodology behind the calculation of Tariff points) and Qualification Information Profiles.
Amy, Level 3 rugby development apprentice
Amy Rothero has completed a Level 3 rugby development apprenticeship at the Welsh Rugby Union. Following her experience, Amy decided to go on to study a degree in sport management at Cardiff Metropolitan University.
Amy, Level 6 design engineering technical apprentice
Amy Lauder is in her third year of a four-year Level 6 graduate apprenticeship with aerospace company Leonardo. She will qualify with a BEng (Hons) in Engineering: Design and Manufacture from the University of Strathclyde.
Appeal to specific markets
Whether you’re looking to connect with under-represented groups, specialist subject prospects, international students or postgraduates – we can help you understand and reach new customers across the full conversion funnel. From smart audience insights to targeted multichannel campaigns, we support universities and colleges to connect with eager students in new and novel ways.
Applicants and acceptances by groups of applicants – 2018
Our detailed data resources are published at the end of each application cycle.
Applicants and acceptances by groups of applicants 2018
Our detailed data resources are published at the end of each application cycle.
Applicants and acceptances by groups of applicants – 2017
Our detailed data resources are published at the end of each application cycle.
Applicants and acceptances by groups of applicants 2017
Our detailed data resources are published at the end of each application cycle.
Applicants and acceptances by groups of applicants – 2016
Our detailed data resources are published at the end of each application cycle.
Applicants and acceptances by groups of applicants 2016
Our detailed data resources are published at the end of each application cycle.
Applicants and acceptances for universities and colleges — 2018
Our detailed data resources are published at the end of each application cycle.
Applicants and acceptances for universities and colleges — 2017
Our detailed data resources are published at the end of each application cycle.
Applicants and acceptances for universities and colleges — 2016
Our detailed data resources are published at the end of each application cycle.
Application and Decision Tracker
The only source of online, unrounded, applications and decisions data – updated weekly. Benchmark and analyse your current cycle applications against the sector, competitors and the previous two application cycles.