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How to make your UCAS firm and insurance choices

Confused about university offers and how to make your final choices? Find out what you need to do next.

Making the right choice for you

You’ve applied through UCAS and received offers from your university choices, but what do these offers actually mean?

How do you choose the university you really want to go to, and why do you need to pick a firm – or first – choice university and an insurance choice?


Watch our video for answers to all your questions, including:

  • what different offers mean
  • how to reply to your offers
  • how to make your firm and insurance choices
  • what happens after you’ve made your choices

Your one-stop guide to choosing UCAS firm and insurance offers

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Once you have chosen your firm and insurance choices, you’re on the home straight to Results Day and securing your place at university. 

Read our guide to A Level Results Day so you know what you need to do, whatever the outcome of your exams.