What does a successful applicant look like?
We asked university admissions staff what the main features of a successful applicant are.
Undergraduate degree courses offer many benefits. Find out about university courses and get started with help from UCAS.
Undergraduate higher education is a world of fascinating subjects that help you reach new careers and higher earnings. With a huge range of courses available, it's important to research what's right for you. We’ll show you all the options – including the alternatives to university – to help you see the best way forward. Then, if you’d like to apply for a course, we’ll show you how.
We asked university admissions staff what the main features of a successful applicant are.
If you’re thinking about uni it’s hard to know where to start gathering information for that important decision.
If you decide university or college is right for you, there's still a lot of decisions to make about locations and courses, so here are a few ideas to get you started with your research:
More and more courses can now be studied at a distance, on the job or alongside other responsibilities.
It’s never too late to study a higher education course – here’s a guide to get you started.
Higher education has a wide range of support for care leavers and disabled students.
Veterans, or students whose parent(s), carer(s), or partner are current or former UK Armed Forces personnel may find there are unique circumstances to consider when applying, and may be able to get extra support.
Find out about support for students from a UK Armed Forces background
There are many benefits to studying in the UK – here’s an introduction to get you started.
Gall astudio addysg uwch yn y Gymraeg gynnig nifer o ddewisiadau gyrfa i chi.
Here’s a guide to helping your son or daughter with their application to higher education.
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It’s good to know what all the options are, and to have a few backup ideas in case your plans change.
We asked university admissions staff what advice they have for students who aren't sure what to do.