Undergraduates
UCAS applications
There are six steps to the UCAS application process:
Step 1: Register with UCAS
UCAS (University and Colleges Admissions Service) is the organisation that manages applications to all UK universities. So before you start, you will need to set up an account on the UCAS website. It’s quick and simple.
Step 2: Choose a course
Find the course that’s right for you. Look at the range of core and option modules. Is there an optional year abroad, or year in industry? When you need it, our institute code is L34.
Undergraduate coursesStep 3: Write your personal statement
This is your chance to stand out from the crowd. Tell us what makes you special, and why you’re passionate about the subject you want to study. We’re looking for the best students, so really sell your enthusiasm and let us know why we should make you an offer.
Personal statement top tipsStep 4: Get a reference
This will usually be from a teacher at your school or college. If they tell us how much you’ve impressed them – we’ll be impressed too.
Step 5: Pay your application fee
You pay a small administrative fee to UCAS when you apply. This covers applications for up to five courses at different universities.
Step 6: Hit submit
Once your UCAS application has been sent off, each of your universities will consider your application and reply – usually with either a conditional offer (grades they want you to achieve) or an unconditional offer.
Start your applicationUCAS Extra
What is UCAS Extra?
UCAS Extra is a fantastic opportunity to make an additional university choice, if you’ve already submitted your UCAS application but haven’t secured a place.
Who is eligible for UCAS Extra?
You’re eligible to use UCAS Extra if you’ve used all five choices on your application and meet one of the following criteria:
- You were unsuccessful at all of your chosen universities.
- You’ve declined all the offers you’ve received.
Key points to keep in mind
- Once you add another choice through UCAS Extra, you cannot revert to your original five choices.
- If you didn’t use all five choices in your initial application, there’s no need to use UCAS Extra - you can simply sign in to your UCAS application and add another choice (as long as it’s before 4 July 2025, and you haven’t accepted or declined your offers).
- If you don’t hold any offers after 5 July 2025, you can still add an additional choice through Clearing.
UCAS Extra is also an excellent option if you’ve had a change of heart about the universities or courses you initially applied for, and you don’t want to wait until Clearing. However, keep in mind that you cannot update your personal statement in UCAS.
If you’re applying for a course that’s significantly different from your original application, we recommend you speak to us directly. Let us know about your change of plans and offer to provide a revised personal statement to support your application.
How to apply through UCAS Extra
Applying through UCAS Extra is straightforward. Simply visit the UCAS website and follow their quick, three-step process.
Important application information
Student Protection Plan
The Student Protection Plan is in place to protect your interests in the case of substantial change.
Terms and conditions of your offer
Important information about accepting or cancelling your offer.
Student Compensation and Refund Policy
The policy covers decisions regarding tuition fees, other course costs, accommodation costs, sports memberships and other relevant costs are compensated or refunded to students.
What happens after you have applied?
We will make a decision on your application as quickly as possible. Where relevant, we will take contextual data into account.
We will contact you directly if you are to be invited for interview, although most courses do not normally interview applicants. If we make you an offer of admission you will receive official notification through UCAS and an offer letter from the University.
The Admissions Tutor will also normally invite you to visit the Department at one of our Offer Holder Days. If you firmly accept our offer, we will send you further information during the Spring of your admission year. If you meet the conditions of our offer and become ‘unconditional firm’ with us, you will be sent further details regarding registration and starting at the University.