- The document provides statistics on higher education in the UK, including that over 50,000 higher education courses are listed on UCAS, there are over 300 higher education institutions, and in 2010 over 697,000 people applied for higher education with 487,000 getting places. - It discusses reasons for choosing higher education such as improved career prospects, higher average starting salary of £25,000 for graduates, transferable skills, and social opportunities. - The document gives an overview of the university application process through UCAS, student funding options including tuition fees, loans, grants and scholarship schemes, and advice for choosing the right course and university.