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Record numbers of choices have been made by UK 18-year-old applicants to computing, new UCAS data shows.

Some universities require students to sit an admissions test as part of the application process. The tests help level the playing field, allowing for fairer comparison of students from all educational backgrounds.

By David Morgan, Chief Executive, Career Development Institute

By Liz Gorb, Director of Apprenticeships at Manchester Metropolitan University, Sharon Blyfield, Head of Early Careers at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, and Clare Marchant, UCAS Chief Executive

The Sutton Trust fights for social mobility from birth to the workplace.

Over the last decade there has been a significant shift in the willingness of students to talk about their mental health – the number of UK applicants to UCAS that shared a mental health condition has increased by 450% in this time, yet today’s report, 'Starting the Conversation: UCAS report on student mental health', shows there is still more work to do to smash the myths and stigma around mental health, and to highlight the support available to students in higher education.

The key influencers of young people making decisions about their choices after school are unaware of all the options available, with almost 1/3 of parents or carers unaware that their son or daughter can apply to degree apprenticeships alongside their university application.

New subject data from UCAS shows a big shift towards technology-based degrees mirroring recent trends, with the last decade seeing impressive growth in engineering and computer science subjects, including a 400% jump in acceptances to artificial intelligence (AI) courses.

An experienced digital leader, with a passion for education and the opportunities it opens up, has been appointed as the first independent Chair of the UCAS Board of Trustees.

International students are nearly twice as likely to apply to at least one university or college in London compared to those applying from the UK.

As well as helping thousands of students and teachers across the country via the UCAS Hub, and at over 50 exhibitions, UCAS also offers apprenticeship opportunities for young people keen to start their careers with our team in Cheltenham.

As part of National Apprenticeship Week 2020, Ben Jordan, from our Strategy Team, looks at UCAS’ support for young people looking to find out more about apprenticeships.

Anyone thinking of starting university this September can apply now as Clearing opens today. Between 5 July and A level results day in 2018, 7,730 people had already used Clearing to secure a place on their chosen course.

Undergraduate degrees are not the only route through higher education, yet most students don’t have access to clear information and guidance to help them explore other pathways, according to a new UCAS study, published today.

A new initiative aimed at helping students understand the latest information and advice about new degree apprenticeships is now available with the launch of a brand new version of Ucas.com

The top degree course choices by students from each country qualifying for the World Cup have been published by UCAS, the UK’s higher education admissions service.

An archaeology student has won by revealing how 'Iceman Otzi' brought her subject to life.