Applying through UCAS

Log on to UCAS to register for an account. You only need to register once. You will need to fill out your personal details including your full name as it appears on your birth certificate/passport, date of birth and email address. 

Add a nominated contact to your application such as a parent, guardian, or adviser if you’d like them to be able to speak to UCAS on your behalf. 
You will receive updates via email whenever your application is updated. 

Tip:  Make sure to use a personal email address that you are going to keep throughout the application process and enrolment, as your school email address may expire.  

You don’t need to order these in terms of preference, and the universities you've chosen won’t see where else you’ve applied to.

You should normally apply for Year 1 unless you're transferring universities. 

Tip: Applying for deferred entry? Make sure you’ve checked that your chosen university accepts deferred entry applications for the course you’re interested in.

You must enter all of your academic qualifications whether you have the result or you’re still studying and awaiting results, like GCSEs, A-Levels, BTECs etc.

If you have completed your qualification, check your certificate for the title of your achieved qualifications.  

Ask your school to confirm your qualifications if you are not sure on the title of your qualification.  

If entering international qualifications, list the full title and award, you don’t need to find the UK equivalent, we’ll do that for you! 

Not sure whether your qualifications meet our entry requirements? Get in touch with us to check on 0113 812 3113.

Include any paid and/or voluntary work, either full or part time. 

You can include more details of relevant employment in your Personal Statement, especially if you’ll be applying based on experience

This is your chance to stand out from the crowd, to show universities why you want to study the course, your interest in the subject and why they should pick you. We've put together our guide to writing a personal statement to help you get started. Don’t worry if you can’t complete the form in one go – you can always save it and revisit it later.

Take time to check your spelling and work through a few drafts to make your submission the best it can be.

Look back at all of the information you have provided and make any necessary changes. Once you have marked all of the sections as complete you’ll be able to read and agree to the declaration.

Tip:  Ask someone to double check your application for any errors before submitting. 

This is a written recommendation from a teacher, adviser or professional who knows you academically. They should be able to speak about your studies, attendance and predicted grades. Please note we can't usually accept references from family or friends.

If you're out of education your manager may be able to act as a referee.

The fee for applying through UCAS is £28.95 for up to 5 choices.

If you've received free school meals at some point in the last 6 years during your secondary education you may be eligible to have your application fee waived. Find out if you're eligible.