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Download and create your account

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Download Chapter from the App Store

Chapter is available for iPhone running iOS 16 or later. Search for “Chapter” in the App Store or visit chapteruni.com to download.
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Create your account

Sign up with your email address. You’ll receive a verification email to confirm your account.
Your email will never be shared with third parties. Chapter uses industry-standard encryption to protect your data.
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Set up your profile

Add your basic information:
  • First and last name
  • Date of birth
  • School or sixth form (optional but recommended for better matching)
You can customize your profile later with a photo, bio, and social media links.

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Complete your onboarding

Chapter’s onboarding flow helps us understand your situation and goals to provide personalized recommendations.
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Tell us your enrollment status

Select which best describes you:
Prospect status - Perfect if you’re in Year 10-13 and exploring your options. Chapter will show you course discovery tools, career guidance, and university information.
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Add your grades (prospects only)

If you’re exploring courses, add your predicted or achieved grades:
  • Select your qualification (A-Levels, BTECs, Scottish Highers, IB, etc.)
  • Add each subject and grade
  • Chapter automatically calculates your UCAS points
This helps Chapter Match recommend courses that match your academic profile.
You can update your grades anytime in Settings → Profile → Academic Information
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Set your preferences

Help Chapter understand what matters to you:Location preferences:
  • Choose regions you’re willing to study in (London, South East, Scotland, etc.)
  • Set your maximum distance from home (or select “anywhere in the UK”)
  • Add your home postcode for accurate distance calculations
Interests and sports:
  • Select your interests (programming, entrepreneurship, nature, politics, etc.)
  • Choose sports you’d like to continue at university
These help Chapter recommend universities with societies and facilities that match your lifestyle.
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Prioritize what matters

Rank these factors by importance to you:For university life:
  • Accommodation quality
  • Cost of living
  • Diversity
  • Nightlife and partying
  • Safety
  • Sports facilities
  • Academic reputation
For courses:
  • Graduate employment prospects
  • Graduate salaries
  • Student satisfaction (NSS scores)
  • Subject rankings
  • University rankings
  • Sandwich placements available
  • Location
  • Cost
Chapter uses these priorities to personalize your search results and comparisons.

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Start exploring courses

Once you’ve completed onboarding, you’re ready to discover your perfect course. Chapter Match is an AI-powered tool that finds courses matching your profile, grades, and preferences.
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Open Chapter Match

From your Hub, tap the Chapter Match widget, or go to the Search tab and tap Start Matching.
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Swipe through course recommendations

Chapter presents courses one at a time, tailored to your grades and preferences.
  • Swipe right or tap the heart to save courses you’re interested in
  • Swipe left to skip courses that don’t appeal to you
  • Tap a course card to view full details before deciding
The more you swipe, the better Chapter understands your preferences and improves recommendations.
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View your matches

Courses you liked are automatically saved to your shortlist. Access them anytime from:
  • Hub → Course Shortlist widget
  • Lists tab → My Lists
  • Chapter Match → View Matches button
Prefer to explore on your own terms? Use Chapter’s powerful search and filtering.
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Go to the Search tab

Tap Search in the bottom navigation to access course and university search.
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Choose what to explore

Courses

Browse 37,000+ courses by subject, university, or keyword

Universities

Explore 150+ UK universities with detailed profiles

Careers

Discover career paths and see which courses lead to them
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Filter your search

Narrow down results using powerful filters:For courses:
  • Subject area (Business, Engineering, Medicine, etc.)
  • UCAS points required
  • Course length (3 years, 4 years with placement, etc.)
  • Qualification (BSc, BA, MEng, etc.)
  • Location and distance from home
  • Tuition fees
For universities:
  • Region
  • University type (Russell Group, modern, specialist)
  • Student population size
  • Accommodation guarantee
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Compare your favorites

Found multiple courses or universities you like? Use the Compare feature:
  1. Tap Compare in the Hub or Search tab
  2. Select 2-4 courses or universities
  3. See side-by-side comparisons of rankings, costs, graduate outcomes, and more
Compare courses side-by-side

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Build your shortlist

As you explore, save courses to your shortlist for easy access later.
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Create a shortlist

From the Lists tab, tap Create New List and choose:
  • Course List - For saving degree programs
  • University List - For saving institutions
  • Accommodation List - For saving housing options (offer holders)
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Add items to your list

When viewing any course, university, or accommodation, tap the Add to List button and select your shortlist.
You can create multiple lists, such as “Top Choices,” “Backup Options,” or organized by subject.
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View and manage your shortlists

Access your lists anytime from:
  • Lists tab - See all your saved items
  • Hub - Use the Course Shortlist widget for quick access
From your list, you can:
  • Swipe through courses in full-screen view
  • Compare items in your list
  • Share your list with parents, teachers, or friends
  • Mark courses as firm, insurance, or additional choices

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Explore universities and courses in detail

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University profiles

Tap any university to view:
  • Key statistics (student population, acceptance rate, etc.)
  • Campus location and map
  • University rankings (Guardian, Times, Complete University Guide)
  • Student satisfaction scores
  • All courses offered at this university
  • Filter by subject area
  • Sort by ranking, entry requirements, or graduate salary
  • Accommodation options and guarantees
  • Societies and sports clubs
  • Nightlife and social scene ratings
  • Cost of living estimates
  • Interactive campus map
  • Photos and virtual tours
  • Transport links and accessibility

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Course details

Tap any course to view:
  • Full course title and UCAS code
  • Entry requirements (grades, subjects, additional tests)
  • Course length and qualification
  • Tuition fees
  • Placement or study abroad options
  • Year-by-year module breakdowns
  • Compulsory vs optional modules
  • Assessment methods
  • Graduate employment rate
  • Average graduate salary
  • Career destinations
  • Further study rates
  • Overall satisfaction (NSS)
  • Teaching quality ratings
  • Course organization ratings
  • Student comments and reviews

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Next steps

Explore career paths

Not sure what to study? Explore careers first to find courses that lead to your dream job

Use the Cost Estimator

Calculate the true cost of each course including tuition, accommodation, and living expenses

Track your UCAS Journey

Stay organized with UCAS application tracking and deadline reminders

Understand your journey stages

Learn how Chapter adapts as you move from prospect to offer holder to enrolled student
Need help? Tap the profile icon in the top-left corner → Help & Support to access FAQs, contact support, or report an issue.

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