HOW TO APPLY FOR A COURSE AT THE COLLEGE

COURSE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

All full-programme applicants will be interviewed for their course. Students' courses must be dedicated and prepared to work hard. See the individual course details in this prospectus for any specific admission requirements.


Students must be at least 16 years old, unless under an arrangement with their school. Mature students are encouraged to apply- if you don't have the formal entry requirements, you may be accepted on the basis of an interview.


WHEN TO APPLY

Send your application as soon as possible because some programmes fill up very quickly. Don't wait for your exam results. Priority for the programme originally applied for is based on the date the application should be received by 25 July. However, in some cases later applications will be accepted.


MAKING AN APPLICATION

Detach and complete the application and reference forms, which are the at the back of this prospectus. Read the following notes before filling in your forms. Call the Admissions Service with any queries. If a course number is given, please make sure you write it in the box provided on the application form. Course numbers are in the course pages of the prospectus, under the course title and the next to the College Centre where the course is held.

REFERENCE

Write your full name, address and the learning programmes you have chosen on your reference form and send it to someone who knows of your progress so far. This will usually be your present or last head teacher or tutor. For students over 20, we may accept a reference from someone who knows you well- for example an employer (not a relative). The suitability of your referee should be confirmed with Admissions Service.

Ask the person providing your reference to return the form as soon as possible to the Admissions Service. You may not be offered the Admissions Officer receives an interview until a satisfactory reference form. We can offer a firm place on a programme until a reference has been received.