Entry Requirements
Applying for a course
Applying for one of our undergraduate or postgraduate courses is really easy. Just follow the instructions below to find out how to do it.
And, if you are unsure of the qualifications you will need to study here you can find out more information by using our find your country feature.
Applying for an undergraduate course
Applying through UCAS
Applications for undergraduate courses are made via the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Applications can be filled out on their website: www.ucas.com. Forms can be submitted from 1 September each year.
The closing date for receipt of initial applications is 15 January, for the following September. Your application form should be accompanied by the appropriate fee. Applications received after the UCAS closing date will be considered by us for most courses. If you are applying after the 15 January you are advised to contact Course Enquiries on +44 (0)1772 892400 for further advice.
You should read the instructions carefully before completing the application form and take care to copy code names and numbers correctly from the handbook. Make sure you use the handbook for the correct year of entry. To help, we have given UCAS codes with the course information in this prospectus. The code for the University of Central Lancashire is CLANC C30.
To find out the qualifications that you'll need in order to gain entry to one of our undergraduate courses use our find your country feature.
EU students
Please click here for detailed information on applying for an undergraduate course through UCAS.
Art and Design Courses
There are two routes for Art and Design applications through the UCAS system. These are shown in the UCAS Handbook as Routes A and B. Applications for courses shown in Route A should be submitted by 15 January, each year. Applications for courses in Route B should be submitted by 24 March, each year and will lead to sequential interviews. Our entry in the handbook shows which courses are in Route A and which are in Route B. You may use up to three of your five choices for courses via Route B.
Applying for Nursing Courses
These courses are funded by the NHS are therefore places are only available for students who are classed as ‘Home’ for fees purposes. Check your residency status on our am I an International student page, or contact Admissions on +44 (0)1772 892423, email uadmissions@uclan.ac.uk.
Direct Applications to the University
For any other full-time courses run at UCLan and not dealt with by UCAS you apply to the University using UCLan’s online application system for some of our courses, please check to see if you can apply online. You can also complete a standard application form, available from the University’s Course Enquiries Unit on +44 (0)1772 892400. You should return your completed application form to the Admissions Office, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, PR1 2HE, UK.
Applying for a postgraduate course
To apply for any of our postgraduate courses you should use a standard postgraduate application form, or UCLan’s online application system. Please note that not all our courses are available to apply for online, please check the list first.
Standard application forms are available from the University’s Course Enquiries Unit on +44 (0)1772 892400. You should return your completed application form to the Admissions Office, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, PR1 2HE, UK.
To find out the qualifications that you'll need in order to gain entry to one of our postgraduate courses use our find your country feature.
Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)
Some students will have previous learning which could count in part towards their final award. If you are seeking entry to one of our courses and wish to be considered for entry at an advanced point, for example year 2 or year 3, you should indicate this clearly on the application form and send evidence of your prior learning/qualifications. You will be contacted by the University for further information if necessary.
Claims for part year accreditation i.e. single module credit, will be considered after enrolment.
Further information can be obtained from the APL Co-ordinator, Bernadette Rimmer: Tel: +44 (0)1772 895008, email: brimmer@uclan.ac.uk, or you can visit UCLan's Student Affairs website for more information.
Deferred Entry
If you are intending to take a year off from your studies between leaving school and starting at University we are happy to consider your application. If you can demonstrate constructive use of your year off the strength of your application will be enhanced. You will need to have completed your studies in the year you apply e.g. if you are planning to study in September 2009, you need to have completed your studies by September 2008 to have your place confirmed.
Making Offers
If you are currently studying at school or college, you will probably be asked to successfully complete some examinations (you may be asked to achieve certain grades) or produce a portfolio (a demonstration of artistic work). The requirements set, however, will be based on the information contained in your application. You may be asked to submit additional information or attend for an interview before an offer is made.
Enrolment
Details of induction activities will be sent to you once you have been accepted on a course. These will also be available on our website. You will be required to produce evidence of your qualifications and identification. You must make suitable arrangements to pay tuition fees and any registration fees at the time of enrolment.
As part of the enrolment process students are required to abide by the University's rules and regulations, pertaining to students, as may be amended from time to time. A copy of the current Student Guide to Regulations is available on request from the University's Student Affairs Unit, prior to enrolment.
For more information contact the 'i' on +44 (0)1772 895000, email ti@uclan.ac.uk.
