UCAS – What’s new at UCAS?

1. UCAS – What’s new at UCAS? Tony Charlton Professional Development Executive www.ucas.com At the heart of connecting people to higher education

2. UK higher education – key facts • 327 institutions • 50,000+ courses • 360+ • 35,000+ At the heart of connecting people to higher education

3. Some interesting facts about 2013 applications... Did you know? Source: UCAS Media release, 30 January 2013 • 3.5% increase in number of UK applicants • Application rate of 18 yr olds in 2013 has increased by 1.6% (to 48.2%) • Significant increase in applications from 19 yr olds • 41,293 applicants living in England who were unplaced in 2012 have re-applied in 2013 At the heart of connecting people to higher education

4. Key context Group awards Vocational quals Changes to A levels Modular vs. linear Age & Stage QIPs EPQs Resits Changes in fees Complex range of pre-HE qualifications Growth of private providers of HE Resits Student Number Control At the heart of connecting people to higher education

5. New developments At the heart of connecting people to higher education

6. New developments • UCAS website • Course search tool • Apply 2014 • Student Number Control At the heart of connecting people to higher education

7. How to navigate the new look website... The old style tabs (as below) have been replaced ...but if you click on How it all works... ...you will be able to find information for students, parents & guardians and advisers & referees At the heart of connecting people to higher education

8. Enhanced course search tool At the heart of connecting people to higher education

9. At a glance listings, plus... At the heart of connecting people to higher education

10. ...a helpful location map At the heart of connecting people to higher education

11. Track will also have a new look Security Marking: PUBLIC Document Owner: UCAS

12. Apply 2014 Apply centre login details sent out Friday 31 May Will go live for student registrations in week beginning Monday 17 June At the heart of connecting people to higher education

13. UCAS Apply – Video guidance Videos have been introduced in most sections of UCAS Apply Applicants have a show-hide option, and the setting will be remembered. At the heart of connecting people to higher education

14. UCAS Apply – Personal statement limit The minimum character limit has been increased to at least 1000 characters for applications made before 30 June 2014. During Clearing the minimum will be reduced to 1 character. At the heart of connecting people to higher education

15. The Admissions Process Review and its impact on 2014 (and beyond) At the heart of connecting people to higher education

16. Recommended enhancements Opportunity to create new personal statement for Extra stage For international applicants, ability to upload images of passport and residential status documents At the heart of connecting people to higher education

17. Student Number Control - the UK Picture • SCOTLAND • Scottish/ EU count for SNC • Rest of UK exempt • Fees: Free for Scottish/EU students • up to £9,000 for rest of UK • NORTHERN IRELAND • NI/EU count for SNC • Rest of UK exempt • Fees: Variable fee up to £3,575 for NI/EU • up to £9,000 for rest of UK • ENGLAND • All UK/ EU count for SNC • ABB+ exemptions • Biddable margin (5,000) • Small specialist Arts/ performing institutions can opt-out • Fees: all UK/EU up to £9,000 WALES No differentiation based on domicile. Fees: Variable fee up to £3,575 for Wales/EU up to £9,000 for rest of UK At the heart of connecting people to higher education

18. What does an applicant need to know for 2013 Entry? • If you meet or exceed your offer you will secure your place (and may be eligible for Adjustment) • If you do not meet the terms of your offer, it is at the discretion of the institution as to whether or not they accept you • Applicants who are made an offer of ABB (or equivalent) and do not meet the terms of their offer will move from being in an uncapped place to a capped place. This is an additional consideration for the HEI At the heart of connecting people to higher education

19. Possible implications for applicants / advisers for 2013 Entry Achieving ABB + does not mean a guaranteed place Those predicted ABB + may find it more difficult to secure place at Firm or Insurance choice if ‘near miss’ ‘Near miss’ applicants may need additional support Adjustment may see more registrations and movements At the heart of connecting people to higher education

20. Qualifications reform At the heart of connecting people to higher education

22. Resources for advisers At the heart of connecting people to higher education

23. E-newsletter • Launched in Jan 2013 • Provides monthly updates At the heart of connecting people to higher education

24. Paper-based communication Illume – our new termly magazine for advisers At the heart of connecting people to higher education

25. Downloadable resources At the heart of connecting people to higher education

26. Useful websites + www.ucas.com http://unistats.direct.gov.uk http://university.which.co.uk www.bestcourse4me.com www.thestudentroom.co.uk www.studential.com www.push.co.uk www.woodyswebwatch.com www.prospects.ac.uk At the heart of connecting people to higher education

27. Questions? At the heart of connecting people to higher education