Resources - UCAS Data Research Network

You can find out what information is available in the UCAS datasets held by ONS here,

Accessing UCAS Data

You can find out how to apply to access UCAS data (as a standalone dataset, or linked to other datasets such as NPD) via the ONS SRS here.

Becoming an Accredited Researcher

In order to use datasets in the Secure Research Service, researchers need to become accredited by the ONS and receive the relevant training to be trusted with an ethical use of data for research. Find out more information here.

Get your research project accredited

The ONS offers advice on completing your research project accreditation application on their website. You can find an exemplar application here, and we recommend reading through their project accreditation application guidance document.

Recording of the webinar information session of 15.11.2022 on accessing UCAS data.

Accessing UCAS Data for Research Download