Application process

Our Course Advisers hold in-depth knowledge about every stage of the application process. They’ll provide the clarity you need when deciding on a course or a specific payment plan, and can offer useful suggestions about putting together your application. You can contact our Course Advisers by phoning +44 (0)1772 925 931 or emailing onlinestudy@uclan.ac.uk 

It’s important you feel confident that you’ve found the right programme for your needs. Speak with our Course Adviser Team, read through our course pages, and give yourself time to consider how your studies might fit into your life.

Each degree programme’s entry requirements can be found on their course page. However, we’d love to hear from you even if your qualifications differ from those we have listed – after all, experience can be gained in a variety of different ways.

If you don’t speak English as a first language, you’ll need to offer evidence of your proficiency with the language. Visit our English Entry Requirements page for a full list of the different language tests we accept.

Depending on your course, you may need to submit two references as well as scanned copies of your academic qualifications. Please keep in mind that you’ll also need to include certified translations if they aren’t written in English.

One of the most important parts of your application, your personal statement is where you get to highlight your capabilities and showcase why you’d be a great choice for the course. 

To submit your references, personal statement and other details, you will need to complete our application form via our online application portal. You can find more information on how to do this on our Apply now page. Applications are open for both UK and international students for May 2024. 

Once you’re happy with your application, all that’s left to do is submit it to the Admissions Team via our online application portal. They’ll go over your details and you can typically expect to receive a decision within 10 working days.