Information for Enquirers and Applicants

Your safety is our priority. As well as all the usual measures you would expect, like face coverings, hand sanitiser stations, floor markings and controls on the number of people in spaces, we also have additional measures in place.

We have temperature scanners on campus, so you can take your own temperature, and we have Safety Champions walking around campus too, to remind people about social distancing and answer any questions.

Before arriving, we would encourage you to download our campus safety app, called SafeZone – this is a way for you to contact security, raise a report, send your location and ask for help. We are encouraging students to use this to report any issues that make you feel uncomfortable, for example breaches in social distancing so the security team can check it out and politely remind people. Any reports are kept confidential.

The main UCAS application deadline for equal consideration has been extended to 6pm 29 January. If you are still thinking about your options for September, we will continue to accept applications for most courses after this date. We have a broad range of subjects and degree programmes to choose from - from law and sciences, to arts and healthcare - there will be something to suit you. Browse our wide range of subject areas and be inspired to take the first step towards your future career.

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On 5 January the Department of Education confirmed that A-Level and GCSE exams will not be going ahead in the summer of 2021 and teacher assessed grades will be used. Department of Education and Ofqual are finalising the approach and further details are expected soon.

If you have applied for an undergraduate course, the deadline by which you need to decide which offer you want to accept is 10 June 2021. If we have made you an offer you will be invited to our Offer Holder community, to help you decided whether we are right university for you.

Clearing opens on 5 July 2021.

A-level results day is currently Tuesday 24 August 2021 . Results day for Scottish Highers is currently 10 August.

We will be updating this FAQ regularly and if you have already applied to us, we will get in touch to tell you about any important changes. If you are still thinking about applying and want advice on entry requirements, course content or if you have any general course queries, please call +44 (0)1772 892400 or please complete this enquiry form. 

University accommodation bookings are open. There are limited spaces for certain room types, such as single en-suite rooms, so we recommend you book as soon as you can. Everyone who has accepted their university offer will receive an email from us letting you know how to book your accommodation. We also offer help with finding safe and good quality private accommodation. For all your options see our Accommodation pages.

Yes. University accommodation bookings are open. There are limited spaces for certain room types, such as single en-suite rooms, so we recommend you book as soon as you can. Everyone who has accepted their university offer will receive an email from us letting you know how to book your accommodation.

No. Your flat will be considered as one household so you will be able to socialise with your flatmates, even if restrictions remain around meeting other people.

Due to the evolving nature of the current situation, we are planning how courses will be delivered, but we do know this may include a blend of digital and face-to-face delivery or the use of online learning either in the UK or in your home country.

You will be thinking about how this might impact visa arrangements and when we know definitively how we are delivering your course, we will confirm these arrangements and what you need to do.

We’re planning how we deliver teaching for January, the arrangements for each course will be slightly different based on the requirements for that subject area - so we’ll share more information with you in the coming weeks about the options and plans for starting your studies with us.

We do offer many online/e-learning courses, so if your course is normally delivered in this way that will continue to be the case. If your course is normally delivered face-to-face it may not be possible to do it completely online, ether because of practical work needed, or accreditation requirements. We will send you more information about how teaching will be delivered in the coming weeks.

Where employers continue to offer placements and the University is reassured that appropriate safety measures are in place at the employer’s premises, students will be able to take up their placements.

Where employers continue to offer placements and the University is reassured that appropriate safety measures are in place at the employer’s premises, students will be able to take up their placements.

Why should I pay full tuition fees if most of the learning is online?

We recognise that students are concerned about the impact of coronavirus on their studies during this unprecedented time. We continue to work really hard to ensure that teaching, learning and assessments can continue as well as providing advice and support for all of our students. We are committed to ensuring you have the best student experience possible during these different times.

Whilst it is a different form of learning for all universities now, teaching, learning and support does continue, and the great news is that you will still have the opportunity to obtain your qualifications in the same timeframe that you expected. We are ensuring as much face-to-face teaching on campuses as possible, in line with Government guidelines and social distancing. Teaching for most courses will be a blend of online and face-to-face teaching. We have a very successful online offer and have invested significantly in online laboratory, simulation and computing facilities to ensure a great learning experience. The University has invested considerably during this period to ensure that teaching can run both online and in face-to-face sessions which has meant increased staffing time, IT system developments and other additional costs that have been absorbed to support our students’ experience. As teaching and learning continues, you will still receive the tuition fees loan and the maintenance loans and/or grant from Student Finance, along with all other UK university students.

Our students will not be disadvantaged as a result of blended learning and online assessments. We want to reassure you that we will continue to support your learning albeit at the moment in a slightly different way and as soon as Government guidelines allow, we will be allowing more face-to-face teaching on our campuses.