Application Process

Candidates for Foundation Degree and BA (Hons) should apply online through the Universities and College Admissions Service (UCAS). Its website address is: www.ucas.com. Be aware there are deadlines for UCAS to receive your application.

Consideration of late submissions will depend on the number of applications and the take up of offers in that given year. Offers are made on the basis of merit.

UCAS Extra

If you find yourself without an offer, for whatever reason, and you have used all five options already, UCAS Extra enables you to make a further choice. This means that you do not have to wait until ‘Clearing’ to continue your search.

This procedure operates from mid-March to the end of June. The degrees available through UCAS Extra are identified in the course section of the UCAS website. Alternatively, students can contact us directly on +44 (0)1603 610561 or via admissions@nuca.ac.uk.

UCAS Clearing

Operating from mid–July onwards, clearing enables you to apply for any course that still has places available. This process helps students who have not achieved the right grades or have applied late. Courses available will again be highlighted on this website, the UCAS website course service and some national newspapers. We recommend you contact us directly on:

• +44 (0)1603 751485
• +44 (0)1603 751486
• +44 (0)1603 751487

or email clearing@nuca.ac.uk to confirm your interest in a course.

UCAS Information and Application Forms

Application is via the UCAS website at: www.ucas.com/apply

UCAS handbooks are available from schools, colleges or directly from: UCAS, Rosehill, New Barn Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 3LZ

For further information or queries please phone: +44 (0)1242 222444 or email enquiries@ucas.com.

Level Two and Level Three Entry

You may wish to join a course at Level Two or Three. Clearly you will need to demonstrate you have achieved equivalent progress as those students who have been studying with NUCA from Level One onwards. You are advised to discuss this with the relevant Course Leader directly prior to submitting a formal application. Course email addresses are given within the relevant sections of this prospectus.