Choosing a postgraduate course
Find out about different postgraduate course types and subject areas, then search for a course using our course search tool.
Information and advice pages
Choosing a postgraduate course
Find out about different postgraduate course types and subject areas, then search for a course using our course search tool.
How to fill in the UCAS application
If your child has decided university is the right path for them, here’s what they’ll need to know about making a UCAS application.
Postgraduate study
Postgraduate courses can help you progress or change your career. Find out what the options are and how to apply.
Studying at a conservatoire
What are conservatoires like? How do conservatoires differ from a university or college? Find out here.
Take the spotlight!
Showcase your talents and tell us what’s great about life at a conservatoire and you could win £2,500!
What will an increase in demand mean for smaller and specialist higher education institutions?
Anthony McClaran, Vice-Chancellor St Mary’s University Twickenham and Chair of GuildHE
UCAS Conservatoires Confirmation overview
If your students have applied through UCAS Conservatoires, this page will give an overview of how you can support their application during Confirmation.
UCAS Conservatoires: finance and support
Not sure how to pay for your performance-based course, or how you’ll cope during your studies? Don’t worry, there’s a range of support available.
Mature conservatoire students
Every year, thousands of adults go into higher education and many study at a conservatoire. It's a great chance to develop skills and career options.
UCAS Conservatoires: Apply and Track
This is where and how you apply for undergraduate and postgraduate performance-based courses studied at conservatoires.
Conservatoire application toolkit
This toolkit includes information and resources to help you support students applying to conservatoires.
Thinking about performing arts?
Thinking of studying a performance-based course? Find out more about the different options and how to make your application.
Join the UCAS Conservatoires scheme
Here you’ll find more information about UCAS Conservatoires, who can join the scheme, and how to do this.
Track your UCAS Conservatoires application
When your completed application reaches us, you can track its progress by signing in to your UCAS Hub. Here’s what happens to it and how to track it.
Applying through UCAS Conservatoires
You make your application online. Here’s a step-by-step guide to applying to a conservatoire.
Conservatoire assessments
Conservatoires will let you know what you should prepare for an assessment.