FAQs

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Choosing courses

• How do I decide what I want to study and where?

• What is Route B?

• What is the difference between Route A and Route B?

• If my course is available through both Route A and Route B, which do I use?

• Is it possible to apply to both Oxford University and the University of Cambridge?

• I want to study nursing. Should I apply for a degree or diploma course?

• What is a foundation degree?

• Where can I find out about distance learning options?

• Where can I find out about Access courses?

• How do I apply for postgraduate courses?

• Where can I find out about part-time options?

• I am an international student; how can I find out if my qualifications are suitable?

Deadlines

• What are the UCAS deadlines for applying?

• What happens if you receive my application after the deadlines?

• What happens if you receive my Route B application after 24 March?

Fees

• How much are course fees?

• Where do I get information about funding my course?

• I have heard about having to pay tuition fees. What are they?

Find out more

• What is yougofurther.co.uk and how is it useful?

• Will I need to take an admissions test?

• How can I find out which is the best university for my chosen course?

• I am a disabled student. Where can I get advice before I apply?

• How do I find the qualifications needed for a course?

• How can I get prospectuses for universities and colleges?

• How do universities and colleges view deferred entry applications?

• Will I be classed as a mature student and what difference does that make?

• I want to study at a university in another country. How do I start?

• Will I be classed as a home/EU or international student for fees purposes?

• I am already at university but I would like to transfer to a different university - what do I do?