Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) Data, 2007-2021: Secure Access

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Abstract copyright UK Data Service and data collection copyright owner.

The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) Data, 2007-2021: Secure Access includes information about applicants and applications to UK Higher Education with UCAS registered Higher Education Providers. The data runs from the 2007 application cycle, up to and including the 2019 cycle. All applicants to UK Higher Education are included which covers those domiciled within the UK and those outside. Latest edition informationFor the third edition (April 2024), all FACT 349, b36, 8d1, d5f and 7d7 datasets for 2007-2021 (i.e. all datasets apart from the UCAS variable codes) have been replaced with new versions, edited to reduce the risk of disclosure.

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The data include variables relating to qualifications obtained and grades expected, socio-economic group, ethnic group, region of residence, Index of Multiple Deprivation, entry year, course identifier, subject group, Higher Education provider, Higher Education provider decision, applicant correspondence postcode and home postcode.

No sampling (total universe)

Collected through UCAS' admissions system.

Identifier
DOI https://doi.org/10.5255/UKDA-SN-8636-3
Metadata Access https://datacatalogue.cessda.eu/oai-pmh/v0/oai?verb=GetRecord&metadataPrefix=oai_ddi25&identifier=9a5319a9532318a4eba238d2746b58a62df4af139d95dc1b9f083b1118b04ccd
Provenance
Creator Universities and Colleges Application System (UCAS)
Publisher UK Data Service
Publication Year 2020
Rights <a href="https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/re-using-public-sector-information/uk-government-licensing-framework/crown-copyright/" target="_blank">© Crown copyright</a>. The use of these data is subject to the <a href="https://ukdataservice.ac.uk/app/uploads/cd137-enduserlicence.pdf" target="_blank">UK Data Service End User Licence Agreement</a>. Additional restrictions may also apply.; <p>The Data Collection is available to users registered with the UK Data Service.</p><p>Commercial use is not permitted.</p><p>Use of the data requires approval from the data owner or their nominee. Registered users must apply for access via a DEA Research Project Application.</p><p>Registered users must complete the Safe Researcher Training course and gain <a href="https://uksa.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/digitaleconomyact-research-statistics/better-useofdata-for-research-information-for-researchers/" target="_blank">DEA Accredited Researcher Status</a>.</p><p>Registered users must be based in the UK when accessing data.</p><p>The Data Collection must be accessed via a secure connection method in a safe environment approved by the UK Data Service.</p>
OpenAccess true
Representation
Discipline Economics; Social and Behavioural Sciences
Spatial Coverage United Kingdom