UCAS Apply

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UCAS Apply The start of something big Your UCAS application is your opportunity to impress universities and colleges, so it is important to take the time and make the effort to do it well. The vast majority of UCAS applications are made online using a system called Apply. Although it is a straightforward process, completing the application will take several hours. Take your time, save your progress at regular intervals and return to your application at a later date to look it over. Prepare as much information as you can in advance and take time to familiarise yourself with the UCAS website, including the different sections and how to navigate through them before you begin. Note: Please note that international students may apply to study only at an institution that appears on the UK Border Agency’s register of Tier 4 sponsors – www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/studyingintheuk/adult-students/approved-education-provider/. The benefits of UCAS All UCAS institutions are recognised by the UK government or offer courses that are validated by UK government-recognised universities. UCAS centralises the application and admission procedures to undergraduate programmes at UK universities and colleges. All applicants are treated fairly under UCAS procedures and rules. The benefits of applying for a course through UCAS’ are: • • • •

up to five choices on one application apply to a wide range of different courses and institutions apply online and track the progress of application, and accept or decline offers using ‘Track’ the local British Council office may be able to help with applications.

Tip: As well as reading this information sheet we suggest you go to www.ucas.tv and watch the guides for Apply.

Applying online UCAS has an online application system called Apply. You can use it independently or through a school, college or other organisation registered with UCAS. This is by far the preferred method of application by institutions and can be used by all students with access to the web.

Dates for your UCAS application Although, there are three deadlines for course applications through UCAS: 15 October, 15 January and 24 March, it is important to check when the course you are interested in will start, as some courses start between January and May. You can do this by looking at the table on the ‘Course information’ screen in the UCAS Course Search. For courses that start between January and May, you may need to apply before these deadlines as the universities and colleges will need time to consider your application. Although some will be happy to receive applications right up to the start of the course, be prepared to send your application early. Please remember you do not have to apply for all your choices at the same time. You can add further choices as long as you have not used up all your choices and have not accepted a place. UCAS Apply

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