- Where to start?
- Step 1: Choosing courses
- Step 2: Applying
- Step 3: Offers
- Step 4: Results
- Step 5: Next steps
- Step 6: Starting university or college
- UCAS Tariff
- UCAS terms explained
- Student finance
- Events
- News
- Important dates
- Student number controls
Step 1: Choosing courses
Choosing which university or college to go to can be a life-changing decision. Do as much research as possible so that you choose the right course for the right reasons.
You can apply to any course which interests you, but consider the entry requirements first. Some courses require particular qualifications, others require an admissions test.
To help you with your course decisions and the rest of the application process too, we have produced
The UCAS Guide to getting into University and College. A guide to help you understand what, when and how to maximise your chances of getting into uni or college.
Choosing a university or college
Information about the different universities and colleges and a guide to attending open days.
Choosing a course
How to choose the right course to match your interests and abilities to subjects.
Entry requirements
Skills and qualifications needed to start a course, and where to check individual entry requirements.
Specific subjects
Guidance when applying for specific subjects, such as nursing, medicine, music and art courses.
Admissions tests
Details of admissions tests that are used by some universities or colleges for specific courses.
FAQs
Choosing courses, course fees and where to find out more.