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Foundation apprenticeships

Foundation apprenticeships are available if you’re in your 5th or 6th year at secondary school in Scotland.

How to become a social worker

Social workers offer support to those most in need, whether it’s a family under pressure or a person with a physical or learning disability trying to live independently.

Occupational therapist

Occupational therapists empower people to overcome the difficulties they face with living independently. They improve the quality of life for people living with disabilities, illnesses, traumas, ageing, and long-term conditions.

How to become a paramedic

The combination of patient care, medical knowledge, driving skills and an ever-changing working day makes being a paramedic a very popular career choice.

Supporting disabled students

More than one in four students who apply through UCAS each year share a disability. Disabled students are entitled to reasonable adjustments to ensure they can access higher education, and they will find a variety of support available.

Supporting students with mental health conditions

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.

Things to consider when choosing a UK university

Choosing to study in the UK as an international student can be a big decision, but how do you choose the right university? There are many ways to learn which university is best, even when living in a different country.

Students from Ireland

Discover everything you need to know, including planning, or thinking about, coming to the UK to study. You can find important, practical, and specific advice to help you make more informed decisions about your next steps.

Postgraduate study

Postgraduate courses can help you progress or change your career. Find out what the options are and how to apply.

All provider products and services

Our products and services help you manage the application journey, navigate change, and overcome challenges. Connect and engage students at every stage of their journey and achieve your strategic goals with our paid-for products and services, as well as those included in your capitation fee.

HE provider good practice briefing for students from UK Armed Forces Families (Service children)

This briefing is for staff working in universities and colleges and supports the introduction of the new UCAS flag to identify students from UK Armed Forces families, from 2023 entry. We have worked with the Service Children’s Progression (SCiP) Alliance and the Ministry of Defence to outline the common challenges for these students, share good practice around the UK, and provide considerations ahead of the new question.

Launch a new product or service

Test and launch a new product or service for youth audiences. From customer intelligence and consultancy to multichannel campaign plans and execution – we help brands connect their newest inventions with the customers who'll love them.

Our products and services

Take advantage of UCAS' unique access to students to market your products, services and opportunities to the people who'll want them the most.