How to apply

Undergraduate / Foundation degrees

Most UK and EU undergraduates apply through UCAS. If you are from elsewhere in the world or you want to study part-time, you apply to the university directly.

Applying from the UK/EU

UK and EU undergrads apply through UCAS for full-time courses and directly to us for part-time courses.

Applying from overseas

If you are from outside the UK/EU, you apply to the University directly or through one of our in-country representatives.

If you are interested in a course offered by one of our partner colleges, please contact the college directly.

Postgraduate courses

For most postgraduate courses, you apply directly to the university. A small number of courses have other application routes. International students may also be able to apply through one of our in-country representatives.

Apply for a taught course

For most postgraduate taught courses, you apply directly to us. A small number of courses have other routes. Find out more.

Apply for a research degree

If you are interested in a research degree (MPhil/PhD), you can contact a potential supervisor or a research office. Find out more.

Recognising your prior learning / life experience

There are several routes into higher education for mature students or those with relevant learning or career experience. Your previous qualifications or experience may exempt you from modules of a degree or allow entry with lower requirements. Find out more.

Next steps

If you apply via UCAS, you can view the status of your application using the UCAS application tracker.

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