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 | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |
| 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 | 03/11/11 | 18/11/11 | 30,000 | January 12 |
| Parent Guide Welsh Bi-lingual Guide | 02/12/11 19/01/12 | 10/01/12 17/02/12 | 250,000 PDF only | February 12 March 12 |
| Little Guide | 16/12/11 | 19/01/12 | 100,000 | March 12 |
| Lifelong Learning/Mature Guide | 24/02/12 | 07/03/12 | 10,000 | April 12 |
| Big map | 30/01/12 | 07/02/12 | 190,000 | March 12 |
| International big map | 17/02/11 | 07/03/12 | 20,000 | April 12 |
| GTTR big map | 30/06/12 | 29/07/12 | 30,000 | September 12 |
| Progression series | 09/03/12 | 30/03/12 | 1,200 per title | May 12 |
*Numbers and prices correct at time of going to print.
To obtain further information or request samples contact the Education Sales Team, UCAS Media on 01242 544 881 or email ucasmedia@ucas.ac.uk
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