Application Process

Full-time study

For any full-time BSc, BA, HND or Foundation Degree course, both home and international students must apply through the University and College Admissions Service (UCAS) using the following method:

UCAS 'apply' - which is a web-based application system.

For further details on the application process please contact UCAS on 0870 1122211 or view their extensive web page at www.ucas.com. (All applicants for Further Education courses - including Access to Higher Education and Access to Medicine - should use the relevant College online application form).

Information, application advice and course details are also available from schools, colleges and advisors.

The normal closing date for receiving applications is the 2nd week in January. If you miss the deadline, UCAS will still accept applications after this date and The College receives many applications throughout the remainder of the application year, sometimes as late as 1 week before the course begins, or through 'Clearing'.

The UCAS tariff is designed to allow Higher Education institutes the opportunity to make offers in the form of points depending on the examinations that applicants are due to sit.

An example of a typical offer that you may receive could be 240 points - which is equivalent to 3 C's or B, C and D at A Level. After we have considered your application we will write to you and notify UCAS of our decision. In some cases you may be invited to attend an interview before we decide whether to offer you a place. Most mature students are interviewed and for certain courses an interview is necessary.

If we offer you a place, it may be:

• Unconditional - you have satisfied all the immediate requirements for admission and have been accepted.
• Conditional - you must meet certain conditions - normally obtaining certain qualifications or certain grades in examinations. UCAS will send you an offer letter, which clearly states the conditions you must meet.

Part-time Studying

If you wish to study a degree, foundation degree or HNC programme on a part time basis you will need to apply direct to the college. Please contact the Higher Education Support Team on either 01553 815357 or 01553 815439 for an application form or apply online.