How we assess your application
We assess each application individually and decide whether the content of your application provides evidence that you’re prepared to progress onto the course you’re applying for.
You can review the 'application and selection' information on the course finder to understand how we assess applications for your specific course.
We value good examination results, but they’re not the only factor we consider when assessing applications.
What we consider
We look at your academic achievements based on the information your provided on your UCAS application.
Good exam results are the main factor for most of our courses, but we follow some key principles to treat all applicants fairly:
- We welcome applications from excellent students with a range of qualifications and achievements.
- Evidence of recent study is generally required for our courses, but we also consider skills gained through work experience using the AP(E)L Accreditation of Prior (Experiential) Learning process.
- We look at applicants who have participated in one of our access schemes.
Our admissions staff may review your personal statement to see if you meet the criteria they’ve set.
You should review the 'application and selection' information on the course finder for further guidance on any personal statement requirements for your chosen course.
If you have any mitigating circumstances that could affect your application, we recommend that these are mentioned in your UCAS reference, however we understand that you may wish to mention them in your personal statement when you apply.
We know that your individual circumstances may have had an impact on your grades and extra-curricular opportunities. This is why we consider additional information called ‘contextual information’, which helps us to understand any barriers you may have faced.
You don’t have to do anything extra for consideration, we get the information we need directly from your UCAS form.
More information about contextual offers.
Additional considerations
In addition to the above, we may also ask you to:
You may need to complete an aptitude test or provide additional work as part of your course’s entry requirements, for example:
- producing a portfolio of work;
- completing a test, such as the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT);
- writing an essay.
Your performance on these will be evaluated , along with all the other information we have about you from your application.
You should review the ‘application and selection’ information on the course finder to understand if you need to undertake an aptitude test or additional assessment for your chosen course.
We may invite you for an interview (in person or online) as part of the admissions process for your chosen course. Here are some important things to keep in mind:
- Each course has specific interview criteria, which are explained in the course profile.
- Interviews help our admissions teams assess aspects of your skills, suitability and experience that can’t be easily accessed through other methods.
- The interview is a chance for you and the University to discuss your application and interests in more detail. You can ask questions and make sure that the course is the right one for you.
- During the interview, we may explore the information in your personal statement to gain a better understanding of your qualifications and aspirations.
Confirming your offer
Lots of our courses receive a high volume of applications for each available place unfortunately, we can’t offer places to all applicants who attain the minimum entry qualifications.
Where places are limited, we offer them to those eligible applicants who best meet our selection criteria and who, in our view, are most likely to benefit from their chosen course and to contribute both to their academic School and the wider University.
When exam results are published, we’ll confirm the places of applicants who meet the terms of their offer.
If you do not meet the terms of your offer, there’s no guarantee that you will be offered a place. This will depend on the course and the achievement of other applicants.