University Centre

How To Apply

Applying for a University Level course at the University Centre has never been easier. Once you’ve chosen the right course for you and you are ready to start your path towards an exciting future, the next step of the journey is to apply. Here we’ll support you in navigating UCAS and the courses we offer.

We’ve outlined the process below in four easy steps:

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Find a Course that's right for you

Choose from one of our exciting Higher Education courses at the University Centre using the Course Search. You can either search all our course offering or by department level. Each department page will have information on what opportunities await you by studying with them.

Apply Online with us or via UCAS

When you’ve made up your mind about which course you want to study, visit UCAS to apply for a full time course or apply directly to us for a part time course.

UCAS is the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service. Before you can start your application you will need to register with UCAS. When you register you’ll need to answer some basic questions about yourself. They’ll then give you a username and you’ll also be asked to create a password.

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Think about funding

After applying, you should start thinking about how you’ll fund your studies – usually through a student loan. Apply for your student finance by visiting:

Enrol with us

You’ll be invited to our enrolment event when you can meet new friends, explore the campus and – most importantly – have fun and start a memorable education experience that you will never forget.

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Prefer to post or hand in your application?

If for any reason you can’t apply online or via UCAS you can now fill out the application form on your computer and e-mail it back to us. E-mail all application forms to heenquiries@tscg.ac.uk. The College is open Monday – Friday 8.30am – 4.00pm for you to drop off your application in person if you wish to do so. You can also ask for support filling out your application at the college too. We have copies with us at our Main Reception.

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Entry requirements

Thinking of applying to a University Level course? We welcome applications from people with appropriate qualifications, prior work experience or a demonstrable interest and talent in a subject.

If you are unsure whether you have the right knowledge and skills to succeed on a university level programme, or the correct entry requirements, then please contact our careers advice team.

General entry requirements

GCSE in English Language & Maths

Grade C* / 4 or above (or equivalent O Level or numeric GCSE grades)

64 UCAS tariff points

From relevant Level 3 qualifications, such as two or more A Levels or an Extended National Diploma

NVQ Level 3

An appropriate NVQ at Level 3

Other qualifications

Qualifications deemed equivalent to the above such as an Access to Higher Education Diploma 

Some programmes require specific additional requirements; these are detailed on the individual course pages. If you do not currently have the required qualifications, please contact us and we can help.

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What if I don’t have the right qualifications?

Don’t worry – if you don’t have these qualifications, but can show you have relevant experience, skills, and aptitudes, you may still be considered. You may be able to meet the entry requirements in a different way.

You could get Accreditation for life and work experience:

  • Accreditation of prior learning (APL) is essentially credit awarded for wider learning, evidenced from self-directed study, work, or training
  • Accreditation prior experiential learning (APEL) is an extension of APL that includes assessed learning gained from life and work experience
  • You can also consider our Access to Higher Education courses as way into our University Level Course