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The UCAS Guide to getting into University and College
Published January 2011 and priced £11.99
Order your copy online or download our order form
The UCAS Guide to Getting into University and College contains information about the entire research and application process, and brings together the expertise of UCAS staff, along with insights and tips from HEIs and students who are involved with or have experienced the process first-hand.
This new guide sets out clearly all the information you need in an easy-to-read format, with myth busters, helpful tips, checklists and much more; this book is a must-have companion for applicants throughout their entire journey into higher education.
Publications Catalogue 2012-2013
The brand new UCAS Publications Catalogue was included in the January mailing and contains our complete range of priced publications, including all forthcoming editions for 2013 entry. Our range includes the best titles to help you and your students with choosing courses and institutions, applying, tests, interviews, careers, finance, gap years, life as an undergraduate and more.
Publications updates
How to make study more affordable in Degree with Less Debt; tackle those medical admissions tests with Get into Medical School: 400 BMAT Practice Questions If you are an adviser,The Higher Education Advisers' Handbook is just the book you are looking for.
The new edition of What do Graduates Do? - £14.95 will be available in November 2011. The report is an annual publication produced jointly by the Higher Education Careers Services Unit (HECSU), the Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services (AGCAS) and UCAS. Copies can be purchased at www.ucasbooks.com or click here to download a copy of the order form.
List of different careers, courses and apprenticeships can be found in the titles, such as Careers Directory, Degree Course Descriptions, Careers 2012 and Apprenticeship, which are available to view and order online on www.ucasbooks.com in September. Other useful titles are available, such as What Do Graduates Do, price £14.95, Careers 2012, priced at £45.00, a Parent's Guide to Graduate Jobs, price: £12.99, Work Your Way Around the World, price £12.99, Gap Year Guidebook, price £14.99 and Summer Jobs Worldwide, priced at £14.99 - www.ucasbooks.com. Please have a look at our online bookstore for new exciting study gifts and gadgets for any reading enthusiasts!
Estimated release dates
Please see table below for estimated release dates of forthcoming publications.
| Estimated release dates | |
|---|---|
| The Parent Guide - English 2013 | Available now |
| UCAS Little Guide 2013 | Available now |
| Big Map (UK) 2013 | Available now |
| The Parent Guide - Welsh Bilingual 2013 PDF only | Available now |
| Mature Student Guide 2013 | Available April 2012 |
| International Big Map 2013 | Available April 2012 |
| UCAS Adviser Guide 2013 | Available May 2012 |
| International Big Map poster 2013 | TBC |
Free of charge materials
Ordering information
A purchase order number would be required prior to processing if you wish to be invoiced.
Parent Guide 2013
Parents can register for a copy and also sign up for quarterly email bulletins containing advice from UCAS.
Schools, colleges, careers offices and other centres wishing to order bulk quantities can order them on www.ucasbooks.com using their login details. If you are not sure what your login is, please email publicationservices@ucas.ac.uk. A postage charge will be made of £4.95 for up to 150 copies and £7.95 for over 150 copies. A Purchase Order Number will be required for payments by invoice. For order over 600 copies, please email publicationservices@ucas.ac.uk.
UK Big Map 2013
This is a fold out map of the UK which includes the location of higher education institutions. Also included are frequently asked questions and information on choosing courses, key dates, Apply, offers, Clearing and finance.
Schools, colleges, careers offices and other centres wishing to order bulk quantities can order them on ,www.ucasbooks.com using their login details. If you are not sure what your login is, please email publicationservices@ucas.ac.uk. A postage charge will be made of £4.95 for up to 200 copies and £7.95 for over 200 copies. A Purchase Order Number will be required for payments by invoice. For order over 800 copies, please email publicationservices@ucas.ac.uk.
International Big Map 2013
The International Big Map provides the same information as the UK Map but with non-UK applicants in mind. Please email publicationservices@ucas.ac.uk for a postage quote.
Adviser Guide 2013
This guide is for staff at schools, colleges and other centres, who advise potential applicants about higher education courses in the UK. Postage for bulk quantities will be based on quantity ordered. Please email publicationservices@ucas.ac.uk with your order.
Mature Student Guide 2013
A guide for anyone considering higher education who will be aged 21 or over (20 or over in Scotland) when the course begins. Individuals should call the Customer Service Unit on 0871 468 0 468 for a copy. Schools, colleges, careers offices and other centres wishing to order bulk quantities should email publicationservices@ucas.ac.uk. Postage charges will be based on quantity.