What grades do you need – and can you still get a place if you don't quite get the grades?

Which qualifications and combinations of qualifications do they accept/prefer?

If they use the Ucas tariff, will they count all your qualifications?

Is it worth applying for more than one course?

How do they select which candidates to make offers to?

What do they look for in your application and personal statement?

Can they recommend any reading or activities to inform your personal statement? 

Do they hold interviews or is selection based entirely on your Ucas application?

How do they feel about gap years and deferred entry applications?

Is it an advantage to get your application in early?

What does the course cover?

How many hours a week will I be in timetabled teaching?

How much flexibility is there?

What assessment methods are used?

What demands will it make on you?

How will you learn?

What’s the split between lectures, tutorials and self-directed study?

What size are tutorial groups?

What deadlines will you have to meet?

Does it have the facilities you expect?

What opportunities are there for you to broaden and deepen your understanding of the subject?

Are placements or study abroad on offer, where are they, how are they organised, are they paid, how do they affect tuition fees?

What are the pros and cons of taking a joint or combined course?