UCAS provides a comprehensive digital guide to post-18 education through its online platform, the UCAS Hub. The Hub is a personalized digital space for young people that consolidates information on all of their future options, including apprenticeships, university, and other alternatives.
Click here for Student UCAS information. You can also get access to a Careers Planner for 16-18 years olds.
The UCAS Hub
The Hub is a central resource for students making decisions about their future. It’s free, easy to use platform that features tools, resources and advice for students, parents and advisors.
Key features of the Hub include:
- Exploring options: The Hub helps students discover and compare courses, apprenticeships, and careers.
- Planning and applying: Students can track their progress through the application cycle with resources that include important dates, advice on personal statements, and information on student finance.
- Personalised advice: When registering for the Hub, students can get tailored support and advice based on their interests and career goals.
- Interactive tools: The Hub features tools like the Careers Quiz to help students explore their strengths and potential jobs.
- Subject spotlights and virtual work experience: Through a collaboration with Springpod, the Hub offers free resources to help students get a taste of different career paths.
Alternatives to university
The digital guide covers various post-18 options beyond traditional degrees.
- Apprenticeships: https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship
Students can explore different types of apprenticeships, which allow them to earn a wage while gaining qualifications and work experience. UCAS provides tailored guides with tips from employers and other apprentices.
- Employment: For students who want to enter the workforce directly, the guide offers advice on finding jobs, building a CV, and gaining valuable experience.
- Gap years: Students can find guidance on taking a year out for volunteering, travel, or gaining new skills before starting a new path.
Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs): The guide also includes information on HTQs, which are qualifications developed with employers and aligned with in-demand skills.