Introduction

  • In order to apply for higher education you must complete a UCAS application form.
  • You can apply to up to 5 universities/colleges.
  • Oxford and Cambridge no longer require a specific application form, however Oxbridge applications made through UCAS have an early 15 October 2019 deadline.
  • If you apply for dentistry, medicine, or veterinary medicine/sciences courses you can only choose four courses. You can still use your other choice for a different subject, if you wish. Note that these courses also have the early 15 October 2019 deadline.
  • You can apply for undergraduate degree/foundation degree/HND/DipHE courses or a mixture of these. You can apply for only one course if you wish.
  • You can also complete your UCAS application with one choice and add other choices later, for example when you've attended more Open Days or made further decisions.
  • If you intend to go on to do an Art and Design degree, you will normally go to a local college to do a Foundation Art and Design course. See your teacher in the Art Department for further advice.
  • If you wish to apply for non-degree nursing or midwifery courses, you must now apply through UCAS. See Rebecca and Michelle in the Curriculum Team for more advice.
  • When you have told the Curriculum Team in the Curriculum Office what you are applying for, you will be assigned a Referee. You will work with your Referee on your UCAS form and personal statement.
  • Your UCAS form will be carefully checked by your Referee and the Curriculum Office before you can send off the final version. This process can take up to a week.


Admissions Tests

  • There is an extra test – the BMAT Test – for those applying for medicine.
  • There is an extra test – the UKCAT test – for some applying for medicine.
  • There is an extra test – the LNAT Test – for some applying for law.
  • Oxford and Cambridge also have a number of additional tests, depending on which subject you are applying for(See Additional Tests)
  • It is your responsibility to see the Exams Officers to find out how to register for these tests. Registration must be made early in September.


The UCAS Reference

  • Remember that it is primarily an academic reference.
  • Your supervisor will be your Referee (see above).


Key points to check when reviewing your UCAS form

  • Are the grades required for each course you've chosen realistic?
  • Have all your course and examination details been entered correctly?
  • Is your personal statement logical, enthusiastic and passionate?

Last modified: Wednesday, 12 June 2019, 9:40 AM