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What A-level subjects do you need for the degree you want to study?
Not sure which A-level subjects you'll need for the degree you want to take? Here's a look at the entry requirements for some popular subjects
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How to write an excellent personal statement in 10 steps
Help and advice on putting your application together
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What to do if you don’t get an offer from your first choice university
Rejected from your first choice university? Find out how Ucas Clearing and Extra can give you a second stab at applying to uni this year.
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Applying for a course with higher entry requirements than predicted?
Are your predicted grades too low for your desired degree course? We look at how strict university entry requirements are and whether you should still apply.
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Ucas deadline countdown 2024: things to remember
We wouldn’t necessarily recommend waiting until 31 January, the day of the Ucas deadline, to submit your university application – but if things are down to the wire, here's how to ensure you're fully prepared.
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What do university league tables really tell you?
Do you understand what university league tables tell you? Work out what UK university rankings show, and what the university league tables for 2024 are.
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Ucas deadline countdown: five application delays you should avoid
With the Ucas deadline fast approaching, here's how to make sure nothing stops you getting your application in on time.
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Can universities see where else you've applied to – and could this affect your chances?
You can enter a maximum of five choices on your application, but can universities see where else you've applied to? The answer is no – we explain why…
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What are university fairs and how can you squeeze the most out of them?
Here's how to make the most of your time at a Ucas exhibition