How to apply
Applying Online For all full-time higher education courses at universities and colleges in the UK starting in September, you must apply online at: ucas.com There are two types of applicants: students at a school or college registered with UCAS, and independent applicants.
School and College Applicants All UK schools and colleges (plus a small number of overseas establishments) are registered with UCAS, which manages student applications. • If you are a student at a school or college, you will need to fill in an online application and submit it to your teacher or careers adviser, who can offer advice about the form and your choices • After checking your details and adding the academic reference, your school or college will submit the application online to UCAS • Payment to UCAS must be made online by credit or debit card – your school or college will advise you on how and when to do this
Independent Applicants Applicants who are not at a school or college in the UK can apply online independently through UCAS. When applying as an independent applicant make sure you consider the UCAS application deadlines listed on the UCAS website. For more information visit: ucas.com. If you are an independent applicant, living in the UK, UCAS offers help and advice for those returning to study. Do bear in mind that you are responsible for paying the correct fee, nominating a suitable referee and submitting the application online to UCAS. When you have provided the contact details of a referee, UCAS will send a request via email to the referee asking them to complete and submit a reference through the UCAS website. Your application will not be sent to your chosen institutions until the reference is received by UCAS, so ensure you leave enough time before the application deadlines for your referee to complete the form. Applications without a reference or with a reference provided by the applicant may not be considered. For EU or international applicants advice is available from British Council offices and other centres, such as your school or college.
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