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UCAS
Applying to the majority of higher education courses is done through UCAS (the University and Colleges Admissions Service).
UCAS is a centralised system that allows you to apply to up to 5 courses on one form. Your applications are concurrent (this means they are all considered at the same time, without any reference to each other). Consequently you can receive up to 5 offers of a place.
When all your choices have replied you have to narrow down to a maximum of 2 offers. You decide on a first (or firm) offer and a second (insurance) offer.
Applying from the UK
There are three application deadlines for courses through UCAS:
- 15 October for medicine, dentistry and veterinary sciences, along with applications for Oxford and Cambridge universities.
- 15 January for most HE applications.
- 24 March for students applying for art and design courses. This later dates allows time for developing a portfolio of artwork in advance of applying.
For all applications, make sure you check with the universities and colleges to find out their deadline dates.
See the UCAS website for more details.
Other Application Methods
CUKAS
Applications for practice-based music courses at the seven UK conservatories are made through CUKAS. For full-time undergraduate degree courses, you can apply through UCAS. If you cannot make up your mind, you can apply through both systems and decide which course to take later.
Direct applications
There are a few colleges that take direct applications, such as specialist dance and drama courses. You should contact these colleges for guidance on how to apply.
