2026 entry admissions timeline

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How to apply for 2026 entry

UCAS application

• Start working on your application from June 2025
• Choose your course
• Choose a college or decide on an open application
• Write your personal statement
• Organise your academic reference
• Check if you need to take a test and what this involves
• Submit from early September
• Final deadline 6pm on 15 October

Find out more at ucas.com.

Tests

• Check which test(s) you need to take
• Practise using sample papers
• Registration and booking window to be confirmed*
• Take test(s) between 21-27 October*

*All admissions tests will be online, delivered in partnership with Pearson VUE via its established network of test centres. Detailed information on how to arrange your test can be found on our individual test pages.

Please check our Admissions tests page for the latest information.

Written work

• Check if written work is needed for your course.
• Submit any required written work to the college considering your application by 10 November.

Find out more on our Written work page. 

Interviews

Interviews take place in December, if you are shortlisted.

Find out more on our Interviews webpage. 

Decisions

Find out if you have an offer in January 2026.

Thinking of deferring entry? 

Deferring entry is not always possible, so we recommend that you check with your course department first.