Undergraduate Courses

For entry to full time undergraduate programmes application must be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). The easiest way to apply through UCAS is by using their online system - ucasapply - which allows you to apply directly

Part time & Postgraduate Courses

Your application for part-time and postgraduate courses should be made directly to the University using the application form.

Overseas Applications

Applicants applying from overseas (outside of the EU) may apply direct using an overseas application form.  You should complete the form fully, following the instructions included in the form, and enclose certified copies of your educational certificates and references. The University requires an administration fee of GB £25 to be sent with the form to enable us to process your application. The form should be sent direct to the Student Recruitment Office.

When to Apply

The UCAS "deadline" for submission of applications is 15 January of the year of University entry. However, the University will accept applications at any time prior to commencement of the course, subject to availability of places.

Applying for deferred entry

The University is happy to accept applications for admission to a later session than that for which applications would normally be made. For example, if you apply by January 2006, your application would normally be for entry in September 2006, but might be deferred, if you wish, for entry in September 2007. If you wish to apply for deferred entry, please make this clear on the application form.

Late Applications

Although students are recommended to apply as early as possible (before 15 January for UCAS) it is still possible, subject to availability, to apply up until the start of the course (September). Any student applying for the first time during July-September of the year of entry should contact the Student Recruitment Office for advice on course availability and the correct application procedure.

Offer of a Place

The University deals with all applications as soon as possible. Advice of the outcome of each application will come from either UCAS (in the case of applications through the UCAS system) or direct from the University and the response will normally be one of the following:

• An unconditional offer

• A conditional offer

• Unsuccessful

If you have been made a conditional offer and don't get the grades required we would recommend you contact us immediately as you may still be considered for your choice of course or an alternative.

Under certain circumstances the University may offer the opportunity to join a waiting list.

*You should note that some programmes may have a slightly different system. For example, our BA (Hons) Computer Arts course requires applicants to attend an interview and provide a portfolio before giving an offer.

Applicants with Additional Support Needs

Please indicate your disability on the reverse of the UCAS form and contact Mr John Petrie the Student Adviser.
 

Tips on Filling in the UCAS Application

• Read the form thoroughly

• Answer every section as fully as possible

• Make sure codes are correct

• 'Sell' yourself on the Personal Statement

• Get the form proof-read by a teacher or parent

• Don't attach additional documents (if you need to do this, send the additional information directly to our Registry (Admissions) with a note of your UCAS application number)

• Photocopy the form

• Remember to enclose your fee (not as silly as it sounds!)

• Apply in plenty of time and beat the rush