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We advise you to apply as early as possible to maximise your chances of success. You should also take into consideration the time it takes to obtain visa clearance and make any other arrangements you need to before a lengthy stay in the UK.
Please note: These application options are for undergraduate and taught postgraduate courses only.聽
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There are three ways to apply:
1. Direct to the University
You鈥檒l need to complete an online application form and submit it, along with scans of your original academic transcripts and certificates.
You鈥檒l also have to complete the Equal Opportunity section, which is required by UK law.
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2. Through a country representative
Our in-country representatives can help you make your application and apply for a visa, as well as offering important advice on travel, living in the UK and studying abroad.
Applications will be considered at any time up until the course start date, although we advise you to apply well in advance to allow plenty of time to arrange your visa, accommodation and deal with any other issues ahead of your studies in the UK.
3. Through UCAS (Undergraduate courses only)
If you鈥檙e applying for an undergraduate degree or a Higher National Diploma (HND), you can apply through the UK鈥檚 Universities and Colleges Admissions Service ().
You can request a printed form from your school or nearest British Council office.
There is a charge for applying through UCAS - please see the聽聽for full details and methods of payment.
Applicants aged under 18
If you鈥檙e going to be aged under 18 at the start of your course, we must have your parent or legal guardian鈥檚 written consent, giving permission for you to travel and live independently in the UK.
We will send a parental consent form to you along with your offer letter. This must be signed and dated by your parent or legal guardian. You鈥檒l also receive our information sheet for applicants under 18, explaining the University鈥檚 admissions processes and required guardian arrangements.
If your parent or legal guardian is not resident in the UK, they must appoint a UK Guardian for you. This should be an adult the University can contact in case of an emergency.
Please note, students enrolled on a programme with us cannot be appointed as the legal guardian of a young person under 18 applying to study at the University.
For applicants who are under 18, the University also carries out a risk assessment before making an offer.
Guardianship
If you have no contacts in the UK, there are a number of agencies that can make guardianship arrangements. The聽聽provides accreditation to guardianship organisations in the UK.
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