Deciding what and where to study are very important decisions, and with 310 universities and colleges and nearly 50,000 courses to choose from, it can seem very daunting. Students need help and one of the first places they look is UCAS publications.
UCAS produces a range of free and priced publications covering all aspects of entry into higher education. We offer advice about careers, which courses are available and where, entry requirements, completing the UCAS application, student life, finance and taking a year out.
Because of UCAS' unique position managing applications to higher education, the publications are seen by students, parents and teachers as authoritative and definitive. Advertising your course, institution, product or service in our publications means you will be viewed with the same credibility.
UCAS Media offers a wide range of exciting advertising and sponsorship opportunities. If your key target market is students wanting to enter higher education you can be sure they'll be reading a UCAS publication. It will be helping them plan their future; by advertising, you could become a part of that future too!
Target audience: quick reference
| Publications | Students 16 - 18 | Students 21+ | Teachers/ Careers advisers | Parents/ Guardians |
| Open days | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| Parent Guide | ![]() | ![]() | ||
| Little Guide | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |
| Big Guide | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| Lifelong Learning (over 21) | ![]() | ![]() | ||
| Big map/International big map | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |
| Progression series (10 subject specific guides) | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| Publication | Booking deadline | Artwork deadline | Approx print run * | Publication date |
| Open days | 03/11/10 | 19/11/10 | 30,000 | January 11 |
| Parent Guide Welsh Bi-lingual Guide | 03/12/10 19/01/11 | 10/01/11 18/02/10 | 160,000 10,000 | February 11 April 11 |
| Little Guide | 16/12/10 | 19/01/11 | 100,000 | March 11 |
| Big Guide | 03/03/10 | 10/03/10 | 8,000 | May 10 |
| Lifelong Learning/Mature Guide | 26/02/10 | 06/03/10 | 30,000 | March 10 |
| Big map | 09/02/10 | 19/02/10 | 220,000 | April 10 |
| International big map | 18/02/10 | 21/02/10 | 20,000 | April 10 |
| GTTR big map | 10/06/10 | 30/06/10 | 10,000 | July 10 |
| Progression series | 09/03/10 | 30/03/10 | 1,800 per title | May 10 |
*Numbers and prices correct at time of going to print.
To obtain further information or request samples contact Caryn Wright, UCAS Media on 01242 544 938 or email c.wright@ucas.ac.uk
Parent Guide
Advice and information for parents
Lifelong Learning
Essential information and advice for potential applicants over the age of 21
Big map
Essential information for both UK and international students including a map of the UK with all higher education institutions highlighted
The Progression series
Careers information and guidance for key subjects
Progression to Teaching
The guide to a career in teaching
Open days
Essential guide to open days and conventions in 2011
Little Guide
The must-have pocket guide for students considering applying to higher education