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September 2023 |
Your application
When should I start applying for university? You can apply through UCAS Apply from September 2023. To give your application the best chance, you should apply by 31 January 2024, the UCAS application deadline for most students. Check if your school or college has an earlier deadline.
When you apply to us you will be given access to Student View where you can track your application, book interviews and applicant days, and send messages.
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October–November |
Find out more at an open day
Open days are a great way to find out about the campus where you will be studying and the local area. You will also be able to hear more about your chosen subject and have a chance to talk to our staff and current students.
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Come to an open day
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University campus tours
Campus tours are running regularly from December until mid-January and are another chance to meet our students and get a feel for our campuses, in case you were unable to attend an open day.
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Come to a campus tour
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January 2024 |
Your application
To give your application the best chance, you should apply by 31 January 2024, the UCAS application deadline for most students.
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Apply for student funding
To ensure that you receive funding in good time, make sure you apply early for your student funding. You do not need to wait until you have been offered a place on a course to apply for funding.
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Read our advice on applying for student funding
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Come to an interview
You may be asked to come to an interview or information day before we make you an offer. We’ll send you an invitation by email.
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Advice about interviews |
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Submit your portfolio
For some of our courses you will need to provide a portfolio as a condition of your offer. We’ll send you information about how to do this.
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Portfolio advice |
February–March |
Think about accommodation
We guarantee a place in halls of residence to all students if you make 澳门六合彩开奖网站 your firm choice, will be starting your first year of full-time study and book university accommodation by the deadline we provide. If you accept an offer from us before 30 June we’ll be in touch with your room offer after your place on your course is confirmed. Applications for university accommodation open in April.
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Explore your accommodation options
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Get to know us better
Between February and April we run applicant days for many courses, both online and on campus. These events give applicants and offer holders the chance to see the facilities you will use on your course, talk to your tutors and students currently on your course, and meet people who have applied for the same course.
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Come to an applicant day |
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UCAS Extra
If you have used all five choices on UCAS and you're not holding any offers, you can add more choices through UCAS Extra from February to June.
If you have not already applied through UCAS, you can or apply direct to the university.
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Receive your offer
We make most offers in the spring term, but please be patient if you haven’t heard from us. If you haven't heard from us and you have concerns, please get in touch – we are here to help.
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Understand your offer
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April–June |
Decide on your first and second choice offers
In June and July you will have to make your first (firm) and second (insurance) choice of course and university and confirm it with UCAS.
If you receive your last decision on or before 16 May 2024, your reply date is 6 June 2024. If you receive your last decision on or before 17 July 2024, your reply date is 24 July 2024 (including UCAS Extra choices).
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How do I decide on my firm offer?
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Check the date you need to accept your offer on the UCAS website.
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May |
Examinations
Most exams will take place later than usual, between 16 May and the end of June 2024.
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Applying for university accommodation
The deadline for applying for university accommodation is 30 June 2024.
Invitations to apply for university accommodation are sent out by email from late March. If you have not heard from us by May please contact us while there is still time for you to apply.
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Information about applying for university accommodation
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July |
Apply direct to us
If you have not previously applied through UCAS and you already have your exam results, you can apply direct to us through Clearing.
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Apply through Clearing
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4 July |
Last date for applications through UCAS Extra.
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5 July |
Clearing opens
When should I start applying for university if I'm going through Clearing? You can find courses and apply for university in 2024 either direct to us, or through UCAS from 5 July 2024 when Clearing opens.
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Clearing
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Get your exam results
If you are studying for a BTEC, IB or Access Course qualification, you may get your results in July. Make sure you let us know about your results when you get them.
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Confirm that we know your results
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Looking for a place to live
If you are planning on finding your own accommodation get in touch with our Accommodation Service. We manage a database of properties offered by landlords who meet our code of standards and a Housemates service on Facebook where you can meet other students offering and looking for accommodation.
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August |
Get your exam results
A-level results day is 15 August 2024 (GCSE results are on 22 August 2024) and Scottish Highers are due on 6 August 2023. The date for Irish Leaving Certificates is also in August. Once you have all your exam results you can check your for confirmation of your place and we will confirm your place with you too.
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Apply to us through Clearing
If you are still looking for a university place, you can talk to us about Clearing options.
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Clearing 2024
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Look for a place to live
If you are planning on finding your own accommodation get in touch with our Accommodation Service. The teams have years of experience, and can provide you with a wealth of resources for finding your new home. They also run a Housemates service on Facebook where you can meet other students offering and looking for accommodation.
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Advice on house hunting
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