Application cycle for Higher Education courses

The Universities and College Admissions Service (UCAS) receives course applications each September, effectively ‘opening the books’ a year before the course actually begins. Applications then continue to be received throughout the admissions cycle, although some courses do fill early in the year. Note, UCAS has specific application deadlines for a range of courses/subject areas – check for details at ucas.com

Making your application

• Apply online at ucas.com – Bridgend College code is B68
• Don’t forget to check and insert the relevant course code and campus code (where applicable)

The next step

Once UCAS receives your application, a copy will be sent to Bridgend College for consideration by the academic staff. They will consider the information provided by you and the comments from your referee. Successful applicants (at application form stage), may be invited to attend an interview or applicant day at Bridgend College.

An offer of a place on your chosen course

Should you be successful in gaining an offer of a place on your chosen course, then this offer will be communicated to you via the online UCAS system. If you are successful, and receive an offer for a place on the course, the offer could be one of two:

Unconditional offer

The course tutor is confident that you have satisfied the entry requirements for the course, and your place on the course is unconditional. You will be advised via UCAS how to accept or reject this offer.

Conditional offer

You have been accepted onto the course on the condition that you obtain:

• certain examination grades OR
• a certain number of UCAS tariff points OR
• meet other course entry specific criteria

Confirming your place

Once you have met your conditions, UCAS will confirm your place. You will be advised via UCAS how to accept or reject this offer.

Haven’t quite met your conditions of offer

For some learners, finding that you may have fallen slightly short of your conditions of offer or specific course entry requirements leads to a very stressful and often confusing few days. Do not despair, contact us to discuss the options that may still be available to you and we’ll do our very best to provide impartial advice and guidance and/or signposting to other course opportunities available locally.

Tel: 01656 302 303 Ext 252 or Email: heenquiries@bridgend.ac.uk

All applications for part-time HE courses are made directly to the College and received throughout the year. Applicants are advised to submit their applications as early as possible, to avoid disappointment.

Making your application

• Apply online
• Request a Bridgend College HE application form, Tel: 01656 302 252 or Email: heenquiries@bridgend.ac.uk

The next step

Once your application form has been received by Bridgend College, a copy will be sent to the appropriate department for consideration by the academic staff. They will consider the information provided by you and the comments from your referee. Successful applicants (at application form stage) may be invited to attend an interview or applicant day at Bridgend College. During this process, you will meet the course team, have an opportunity to discuss your application, ask any questions you may have and view the high quality teaching facilities and learning resources on offer.

An offer of a place on your chosen course

Should you be successful in gaining an offer of a place on your chosen course, then this offer will be communicated to you via email from the HE Team at Bridgend College. Bridgend College aims to process applications as soon as possible, after receiving your application form. If you are successful, and receive an offer for a place on the course, the offer could be one of two:

Unconditional offer

The course tutors feel you have satisfied the entry requirements for the course, and your place on the course is unconditional. You will be advised by the HE Team how to accept or reject this offer.

Conditional offer

You have been accepted onto the course on the condition that you obtain certain grades or points in exams or qualifications. Learners given a conditional offer need to let the college know their exam results as soon as they receive them.

Confirming your place

If you have an unconditional offer, you can accept your offer at any point. If you have a conditional offer, you are requested to contact the HE Team to confirm your position.

If you don’t meet your conditions of offer

For some students, finding that you may have fallen slightly short of your conditions of offer or specific course entry requirements leads to a very stressful and often confusing time. Do not despair, contact us to discuss the options that may still be available to you.

Tel: 01656 302 302 Ext 252 or Email: heenquiries@bridgend.ac.uk