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Navigating UCAS: Your Guide to UK Higher Education Applications

Learn the steps in applying for full-time higher education courses in the UK through UCAS. Find courses, choose universities, craft a compelling personal statement, and keep track of deadlines.

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Navigating UCAS: Your Guide to UK Higher Education Applications

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  1. How to Apply UCAS 2015

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  3. Central organisation through which applications are processed for entry to full time higher education courses in the UK. www.ucas.ac.uk • Operates on behalf of Higher Education Institutions (HEI) with full time courses If you are applying part time, apply directly through the HEI How To Apply

  4. Application Process • Things to know, to begin with: • UCAS aren’t involved in the decision making • Same form sent to Admissions staff at all five universities you choose • Subject tutors may also look at your application • You can track your application UCAS • Keep track of your passwords How to Apply

  5. UCAS Deadlines How To Apply

  6. UCAS Cycle How To Apply

  7. UCASTariff Points • The Tariff is a number that illustrates your qualification grades • Not all Universities and Colleges use the UCAS Tariff. • Some prefer to make offers on particular qualifications and grades AS Levels are exactly half the A Level Tariff points How To Apply

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  9. Step 1 – Choose a Course • 43,000 + courses • Use UCAS Course Search • www.ucas.com/search • Hundreds of Universities • Do your research • Check Universities websites • Same course title – different experience • Attend UCAS fairs and Open days • Think about future careers, hobbies and interests. How To Apply

  10. Step 2 – Choose your 5 Universities • They must offer your course • Decide what your priorities are • Location? • Facilities? • Student Mix? • Go to Open Days • Even if there is only one University you really want to go to, we still advise you to use all your choices • Accommodation? • Best course available? • Teaching styles? Nice area? How To Apply

  11. Step 3 – Personal Statement • Compulsory and an extremely important part of UCAS application • Helps you stand out over other students with the same grades • Be honest, sell yourself and explain why you are a good applicant for university and your course • Give examples and evidence to prove you have useful skills • A good structure • Write enough to fill the space • (around 400 words, 47 lines or 4,000 characters) How To Apply

  12. Recap • Visit www.ucas.ac.ukand do some research • Choose your course and universities carefully • Offers are made on Tariff points; these are different for different universities • Leave lots of time to write the Personal Statement How To Apply

  13. Any Questions? How To Apply

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