Applying for 

Higher Education in 6 steps. 

1. Research and choose the course you wish to study.

 *Check entry requirements via UCAS/ the providers website. Attend open days to help you decide!

Click here for useful websites and open days advice.

2. Applying

Register in the UCAS Hub and complete the registration questions – confirming the year you want to start your studies and that you're interested in ‘Undergraduate’ level of study. You’ll then be taken to your UCAS Hub dashboard, where you’ll see a tile called ‘Your application’. 

When completing your application – make sure you enter your first name and middle name(s) exactly as they're stated on official documents, such as your passport. If you only have one name, enter it in both the first name and last name fields on the application.

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 Click here for personal statement help.

Click here for help with applying for a specific course. 

3. Offers

First of all, if a university or college is considering you they might invite you to 

an interview or audition.

Click here for interview help

After you have received all responses from the Universities you decide on a FIRM and INSURANCE choice. 

If you have been unsuccessful in your offers, you can use UCAS extra. 

4. Next Steps 

Apply for Student Finance. 

Look in to the accommodation. 

5. Results

You might get a place on either your firm or insurance choice, depending how well your exams go.

Clearing- can help if you are holding no offers.  For more information click here. 

6. Starting Higher Education

Have fun, stay safe, make new friends

and ENJOY the experience!