How to apply for an undergraduate course

Entry requirements will be different depending on the undergraduate degree you choose. You can find them on our course pages, in our prospectus and on UCAS.

For some courses you'll need a specific grades, and you may need to have these grades in certain subjects.

You'll need three A Level qualifications or equivalent for many courses. For all courses you'll need good GCSE grades and most of our courses need a pass in GCSE Maths and English.

T Levels

Are you currently studying T Levels and thinking about what to do at the end of your course? UCAS have published tariff points for T Levels to help you progress to university. We'll be accepting T Levels based on the tariff points allocated by UCAS and other course level requirements specified.

Whether you're applying for a full-time or part-time undergraduate course, you'll need to write a personal statement. 

Many courses are competitive, so showing your enthusiasm about the course you've applied for is important. It can be hard to know where to begin. Read our top tips and advice on writing your personal statement.

Personal statements are changing. This will affect students applying to start university in September 2026 and beyond. Find out more about personal statement changes.

What is a reference?

A reference is a written endorsement provided by an academic teacher, advisor, or professional. They should be familiar with your educational background.

UCAS reference

If you're applying through UCAS you will need to submit a reference. The process for getting a reference for your application varies. It will depend whether you're applying independently or through a school, college, or a UCAS-registered centre.

Find out more on UCAS.

References for a part-time application

You'll be able to submit your reference in the supporting information section of the online application form. If you're having any difficulty getting a reference, please contact our Admissions Team.

Full-time undergraduate

If you want to study a full-time undergraduate degree, you'll need to apply through UCAS. You can apply any time form early September for the following year.

Visit UCAS below, click on 'apply' and register for your account. You'll need our institution code which is CLANC 30 to hand. The UCAS website provides helpful hints and videos along the way to help you with your application.

If you have any issues with UCAS, please contact the Admissions Team by email.

Part-time undergraduate

If you’re looking to study your undergraduate degree part-time, you can apply directly to us via our online application portal.