How to apply for undergraduate study
Applying for undergraduate study may seem complicated – but it doesn’t have to be. Here’s everything you need to know about how to apply for one of our undergraduate courses.

Making your application
For most of our undergraduate courses, you apply online through the . You should submit your UCAS application between the beginning of September before you come to university and mid-January if you're a British or EU applicant.
For part-time study options, our art foundation courses and a small number of work-based courses, you'll need to apply directly either to the University or one of our partners. Please contact our admissions team using the details at the bottom of this page.
Applying through UCAS
You should submit your application as early as possible so you have the best chance of receiving the right offers. You can apply for up to five different courses. You will be able to follow the progress of your application through the UCAS Hub after you've applied.
Ji8¸£ÀûÍø courses have entry requirements based on UCAS Tariff points. These translate your qualifications and grades into a numerical value, so that your entry onto a course isn’t based on which subjects you’ve studied but what combination of qualifications and grades you’ve achieved.
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How many tariff points you need will depend on the course you are applying for. Please see the entry requirements on our course pages to find out how many UCAS points you should have. For a small number of courses, we ask for specific grades in a particular subject, so please check the entry requirements carefully.
Personal details and qualifications
In the first section of the application, you must provide your personal details. You’ll also need to share information about your existing qualifications and any you’re currently studying.
Personal statement
Your personal statement is your opportunity to let us know what makes you stand out from the crowd. Download our free personal statement guide by filling in the form below to help you sell yourself to the universities you’re applying to.
References
You will need to ask your teacher(s) or other referees to provide you with references. Make sure you ask for a reference with enough time before the submission deadline. However, if you're currently at school or college, it is likely that your teachers will set their own deadlines for your application.
First off, don't panic! It is possible to still apply to university up until the 30th of June. While some courses with a high demand may not consider late applications, others will. So it's definitely worth a shot. Otherwise, you still have plenty of options. These include:
Phoning your university of choice
If you really want to attend a university, don't be afraid to pick up the phone and call. Ask whether they will still consider your application. A quick phone call is often the quickest way to find out if there are still places available. That way, you won't waste one of your options applying somewhere if they don't have a place to offer you.
UCAS Extra
If you have applied to university but not received any offers, you can use something called . This system also helps if you've decided to reject an offer and apply somewhere else. UCAS Extra provides another opportunity to apply to a different university. The UCAS Extra option will show up when you sign in to UCAS.
Clearing
Another popular way to get a place at university is through . Between July and September, any unfilled places on courses are made available. It’s worth noting that these spaces are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
How do I confirm my place?
How you confirm your place depends on the type of offer you receive and whether you meet the conditions of that offer.
If you have an unconditional offer
We will confirm your place immediately via .
If you have a conditional offer and have met the terms of your offer
We will confirm your place via . We'll then send you an email to direct you to online enrolment. If your place hasn’t been confirmed but you’ve met the terms of your offer, it may be because we don’t have all the information we need. We will email you to tell you why we can’t confirm your place.
If you have a conditional offer and have not met the terms of your offer
Check OSIS (our online student information system) as you may still have got your place. We will send you a password for this when you accept an offer. If you haven’t got a place on the course, we may be able to help you find a place on another course that suits your needs. Just call our admissions hotline to talk through your options.
How do I enrol at the University?
After confirming your place on a course, you will need to enrol at the University. We will send you an email directing you to update your details online (stage one of enrolment). You will then get a letter from UCAS (called the AS12 letter) to confirm your place in writing. This letter will tell you if you need to do anything else to enrol on your course.
How to apply for international students
If you are an international student applying for an undergraduate course, you need to follow the same steps as UK students by applying through UCAS or the UK Clearing system.
Alternatively, if you want to take an international foundation year before embarking on your undergraduate course, you can find out more about how to apply on our section.
Immigration advice
If you require a student visa to study in the UK, you can find out more information about visas and immigration on our dedicated page.
The Home Office may change its qualifying criteria from time to time. Ji8¸£ÀûÍø has no control over this, or the actions of any other party which may affect your ability to study in the UK. Visit for the latest information.
Please note that if you are an international student on a student visa and do not complete enrolment, or subsequently wish to change your mode of attendance, withdraw or take a break in your studies, your immigration status will change. Ji8¸£ÀûÍø is required by law to report any change of study to the immigration authorities.
Questions about studying with us? Get in touch
Home students (from England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales or any of the British Isles)
- Telephone: +44 (0)203 510 0106* (Monday – Friday, 08.30-17.00)
- Email [email protected] – we aim to respond within 24 hours
- WhatsApp: +44 (0)7785 200159 (Monday – Friday, 08.30-17.00)
*Calls are free from a UK landline or mobile.
International students (international student or a student from the European Union)
- Telephone: +44 (0)203 510 0746 (Monday – Friday, 08.30-17.00 UK time)
- Email: [email protected] – we aim to respond within 24 hours
- WhatsApp: +44 (0)7423 316 478 (Monday – Friday, 08.30-17.00 UK time)