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Find everything you need to know about applying to study with us here at Solent University Centres.

Application Hub

Find everything you need to know about applying to study with us here at
Solent University Centres.

Your Journey Starts Here

Welcome to our Application Hub, which is designed to support you through applying to study with us here at Solent University Centres.

You can apply online to study one of our undergraduate degrees in London, Birmingham and Manchester and below is a handy step-by-step guide for what to expect at every stage of the journey.

Application Guide

Now you’ve decided on the right course and location for you, it’s time to begin your application.

You can apply online to study one of our undergraduate degrees in London, Birmingham and Manchester and below is a handy step-by-step guide for what to expect at every stage of the journey.

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On the course page, click the Apply online link for your chosen course / start date / study location. Click here to view all courses.

For all of our programmes you will need to apply via our online portal. You’ll be taken to the portal where you’ll need to create a login for your application. Please ensure you create memorable login details.

Please make sure you complete all the steps and submit copies of the documents requested* like: passport, qualifications etc. Work through each section on the online form. If you need to find copies of any documents, you can save your application and return to it later, just remember to use the login details you created in step 2. *You may upload as many documents as you like, as long as each one is under 1.5mb in size. Acceptable document types are; Doc, Docx, PDF, JPEG.

Please ensure all documents are clearly labelled. Failure to provide full documentation may mean we are unable to return a decision to you without asking for further documents.

You’ll have a chance to review your application before finally submitting, make sure all of your supporting documents are attached.

Submit your application through the online portal

Your application will be reviewed and our Admissions Team will confirm the next steps via email to the address provided on your submitted application.

Assessment FAQ

You will receive an email to confirm what type of assessment you will be required to complete. This may include an English Language assessment and/or a Maths assessment.

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This will include questions about your education and academic background. They will also discuss your skills and experience learnt through employment and work experience.

Applicants wishing to join the course via the non-standard route OR for applicants who have been out of studies for longer than 5 years (10 years for UK qualifications) will also have an academic interview to discuss work experience and employment history.

The interview will take up to 45 minutes and you will be able to ask any questions you may have about the course.

You will need to use the link in your offer to complete the declaration form and book an assessment slot you are able to attend. 

You may be able to reschedule your assessment. To do so, you must provide a good and valid reason for doing so. Please be aware you are only able to reschedule your assessment once.

You will need to use a PC laptop or desktop to share your screen and have your webcam open at the same time. Chromebook and Apple Macs do not allow this, so you must have access to another PC laptop or desktop.

Mobile phones are prohibited from being used during an assessment.

If you are unable to attend your assessment online at home please email bookingenquiries@qa.com and where possible our team will to book you a quiet room on campus for you to use for your online assessment.

Please allow three hours for the whole assessment process. Your Admissions interview may last approximately 30 minutes, the English Language assessment 45 minutes and the Math assessment 30 minutes

The English Language assessment will evaluate your speaking and writing ability. You will be given a choice of two questions to answer. For your writing test, you will be given a choice of two questions to answer. You will then be given 45 minutes to write a 250 word structured essay on your chosen topic.

The Maths assessment consists of 15 multiple choice answers. You can find example questions on the Assessment Testing page on the QA Higher Education website.

Depending on your course you will need a minimum 55% or 60% in English and 8/15 Maths (Year 1 Level)

Depending on your circumstance, you may be able to retake your assessments. Should you have any questions about when you are able to retake please email bookingenquiries@qa.com.

If you successfully pass your assessments, you will move to the next step – which is an unconditional offer – providing you have met any other conditions outlined in your offer letter.

Interview Top Tips

Your Academic interview is an opportunity for you to let us know your motivations for choosing to study your course with us.

Here are our top tips to help you succeed at your interview.

Click on the boxes below to learn more.

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KNOW YOUR STUFF

Know of the course you’re applying for. It may sound straightforward, but have a look at your course page and familiarise yourself with the example modules and course content.
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READ YOUR APPLICATION

Read over your application and personal statement so you can remember what you’ve told us about yourself, as we will refer back to this.

READ YOUR CV

Read over your CV, and think about how your chosen course can impact your future work experience. Also, think about how your previous work experience has influenced your choice to study with us.

GET READY EARLY

Be ready for your interview early, so you are calm, well presented and prepared.

BRING EVERYTHING YOU NEED

Have any additional documents to hand if they have been requested.

ASK US SOME QUESTIONS

It’s also a chance for you to ask us questions too, so have a few written down if necessary.

CHECK OUR OUR CAMPUS

Familiarise yourself with your chosen campus location to know more about where you’ll be studying.
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PRACTICE SOME ANSWERS

Try practising with a friend how you would answer some common questions. For example: 'Why do you want to go to this university?', and 'Why do you want to study this course?'.

SMILE AND KEEP CALM

Keep calm - relax. There are no trick questions! We just want to know why you think your chosen course is for you.

Your Offer

You’ve completed your application to study with us and have received an offer. Read below to find out more about what your offer means. You will either be given a ‘Conditional’ or ‘Unconditional’ offer letter depending on your application and course

Conditional Offer

A Conditional Offer means that you have been given a place on your chosen course, subject to meeting further requirements.

Examples of requirements may include: 

  • Completing an academic interview
  • Meeting English language and/or Maths requirements
  • Providing academic or work references – these could be an employer referee i.e. a manager, supervisor or previous employer, or an education referee from an education establishment listed on your education history

Unconditional Offer

Once you meet all your requirements, you will receive an unconditional offer and we’ll look forward to having you join us here at Solent University Centres.

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