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How to apply & entry requirements
H O W T O A P P L Y & E N T R Y REQUIREMENTS
Undergraduate applications
For all full-time higher education courses at universities and colleges in the UK starting in September, you must apply online at: www.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 are registered with UCAS, which manages student applications. • If you are a student at a school or college, you will need to complete 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. 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. Applications without a reference or with a reference provided by the applicant will not be accepted. When applying as an independent applicant make sure you consider the UCAS application deadlines listed on the UCAS website. For more information visit: www.ucas.com
Postgraduate applications
Postgraduate applications (MA/MSc/MBA) should be made directly to the University by completing an application form, available online. If you have any question about your postgraduate application please contact: UK applications: admission@beds.ac.uk EU applications: teameu@beds.ac.uk International applications: international@beds.ac.uk
PGCE applications
For information about Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) applications visit: getintoteaching.education.gov.uk
What qualifications do I need?
We consider a wide range of qualifications for entry - not just those on the UCAS tariff. We will treat you as an individual and take into account all elements of your application. We are looking for breadth and depth in your current studies, as well as demonstrable enthusiasm for your chosen subject. The University makes conditional and unconditional offers. An unconditional offer means that you have already achieved the qualifications required for the course you have applied for. A conditional offer means that you must obtain specified results from your forthcoming examinations and meet any additional requirements specified in your offer. The conditions may be higher than the minimum entry requirements and are expressed in terms of UCAS tariff points achieved through: • Access qualifications • A Levels • BTEC qualifications • OCR Level 3 Technical • Equivalent qualifications such as an Irish Leaving Certificate,
Scottish Highers or International Baccalaureate
GCE & VCE AS Level GCE & VCE A Level
A
B
C
D
E A*
A
B
C
D
E Tariff
168
160
152
144
128
112
104
96
80
64
56
48
40
32
28
24
20
16
12
10
8
6
BTEC (QCF) Extended Diploma
D*D*D*
D*D*D
D*DD
DDD
DDM
DMM
MMM
MMP
MPP
PPP BTEC (QCF) Diploma
D*D*
D*D
DD
DM
MM
MP
PP
