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We take you through what you need to do if you've been asked to write an academic or practical reference for a UCAS Conservatoires applicant.

We take you through what you need to do if you've been asked to be a referee for a UCAS Conservatoires applicant.

Everything you need to prepare for the 2026 application cycle – all in one place.

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

If you’re new to advising, or need a refresh on the essentials, this page contains the essential information about Confirmation and Clearing.

Advice and resources to help you and your students navigate each stage of the application process.

Find all the advice and information you need on writing references, for undergraduate and conservatoire applications.

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

What happens, when, and what your students need to do to avoid delays to their application.

If your students have applied through UCAS Conservatoires, this page will give an overview of how you can support their application during Confirmation.

Below are links to the statistical releases for UCAS Conservatoires.

Here you’ll find more information about UCAS Conservatoires, who can join the scheme, and how to do this.

Entry requirements for conservatoire courses could be qualifications, auditions, other skills and interests, and more. Find out about them here.

Find out more about the different decisions conservatoires can make and what they mean.

Find help and training to support your role as an adviser in UK higher education.

The key dates you need for applications, to help your child keep their application on track.

Conservatoire open days give you the chance to ask questions and see what facilities are available.

Our UCAS Conservatoires data resources cover key statistics (applications, applicants, and acceptances) by selected variables such as age, domicile, and sex.