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How to Apply – Undergraduate

Find out how you can apply for your course

Once you've chosen the perfect course for you, it's time to apply!

For the majority of courses, you will apply through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS), but it will depend on your course. To find out about your course of interest use our course search, all the information about the course and how to apply can be found on the course pages.

Once we have received your application, we'll look at it on an individual basis.  We like to look at your personal statement, your predicted grades, your reference (your interview, if appropriate) and, of course, your qualifications before deciding what offer to make to you. The typical offers listed on the course pages are a guide and your offer may vary from that.

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UCAS Tariff Points

We recognise the UCAS Tariff point system. Conditional offers may be expressed as either grades or UCAS Tariff points.

Sometimes it is helpful to use the UCAS Tariff so that recognition can be given for taking an Extended Project Qualification or a (fourth) AS level.

The Tariff can also be useful for expressing some flexibility in the grades required (e.g. CCC and BCD attract the same points).

Applying directly to the University

What do I do if I'm applying directly to the University?

If you are applying directly to the university for a part time undergraduate programme, you should submit the following documents with your application form:

  • Copies of all certificates/results (required for qualifications, taken at age 16+, declared on the application form)
  • Reference - academic/professional
  • A personal statement
  • If you do not include all of the necessary documents, this could result in a delay in processing your application.

Important

Applicants for full-time degrees and foundation degrees should apply through the UCAS website.

References

Do I need a reference?

When applying for an undergraduate course, you will need to provide one academic or professional reference.

If you have any additional queries about applying or your application please email admissions@chi.ac.uk.

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Personal statements

What do I do if I'm applying directly to the University?

For most courses, applicants are required to write a personal statement and submit this with their application. Your personal statement should show the admissions tutor your enthusiasm and interest in the subject and contain:

  • information about yourself
  • why you want to study the chosen subject(s)
  • details of any related experience.

Remember that the Admissions Tutor will have to read many personal statements therefore you should try to make your statement interesting and descriptive. For more tips and advice, you can read our personal statement guide.

Got a question?

Contact our Admissions team on 01243 816002 or email admissions@chi.ac.uk

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