Applying to University is easy. You should apply via the University and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS), with applications available online. This is the central organisation through which applications are processed.

Key facts:

Application deadline: 15 January of the year ■

of entry. Some universities will consider late applications.

There are detailed instructions at www.ucas.com ■

about completing the application form.

UCAS charges an application fee of £21 to apply ■

for up to 5 courses in the UK.

You will be expected to write a personal statement, ■

outlining your reasons for choosing their course.

If you apply to UCS for an Art or Health degree, you may be required to attend an interview and/or submit a portfolio of your work.

You should apply directly to UCS for part-time or postgraduate degrees. Details are on the website at

www.ucs.ac.uk

Next Steps

What Happens NextUCAS sends the application to UCS, and an admissions officer and academic member of staff will make a decision. If you are successful in being made an offer to study at UCS, you will be invited to attend a post-application visit day. This is a good opportunity to visit the campus and accommodation again, but also to get more detailed information about the course and student experience.

You will be given a username and password for the UCS Applicant Portal, which will give you all the information you need to prepare for starting your degree. This will include information on accommodation, term dates, reading lists, student life and more.

Good luck!

Open Day

www.ucs.ac.uk

Today’s open event is your chance to find out about the opportunities available to you at UCS. We hope you enjoy meeting our academic staff and some of our current students, and please feel free to ask a lot of questions.

The future at UCS is exciting – we hope you will be part of it.

Best wishes The Open Events team

University Campus Suffolk (UCS) is a new kind of higher education institution – one that allows you to access the knowledge and resources of a range of partners along with two validating universities, centres throughout Suffolk and beyond, and the wider community.

UCS is a hub where staff and students, science and art, business and education can interact in new and exciting ways. UCS has been built around you. We harness the latest technology and techniques to help you learn in a way that suits you. Everything we do is designed to help you do more – to learn, provoke, explore, challenge and achieve.

UCS puts you at the heart of a unique network with

environments where you can find new ways to engage,

interact and learn. In inspiring and stunning surroundings,

where you can build knowledge and share experiences.

And buildings with state-of-the-art technology, modern

facilities and flexible teaching, learning and social spaces.

With all services easily accessible and personable,

supportive staff. We want to ignite your imagination and

create opportunities for learning and for life. In short, if

it makes the student experience more engaging and

rewarding, you’ll find it at UCS.

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Subject TalksToday is your day to find out about studying at UCS. There will be subject talks throughout the event so make sure you go to everything you are interested in and ask lots of questions. You might like to ask about course content, teaching and assignment methods, and research that current students are involved in.

Accommodation and Campus ToursThere will be opportunities to view the campus and the accommodation on the Ipswich Waterfront. The Accommodation Team are also available to discuss our accredited accommodation across Ipswich.

Admissions, Student Support and CareersIf you have any questions about admissions to UCS, study skills, disability support or careers, have a chat with the admissions and student support teams who all have information stands available.

FinanceStudent Finance is constantly changing and can be confusing. Make sure you attend one of our Student Finance talks or visit the information stand.

Student Life & Students’ UnionThe best way to find out what life is really like at UCS is to talk to our current students. Attend one of the talks or visit the SU information stand to find out about the UCS student experience.

Studying as a Mature StudentGoing to University as a mature student can be a big decision. The Studying as a Mature Student talks and student support information stand can give you all the information you need on both part-time and full-time study, academic skills, and finance.

Contact01473 338833

info@ucs.ac.uk

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why choose UCS?■ An exciting place to

be and a stimulating environment in which to learn

■ New state-of-the-art teaching facilities

■ Beautiful location in Suffolk, an hour from London

■ Small class groups allowing good contact time with academic staff