<ul><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr">Add <strong>your personal details, choose a username, create a password</strong> and set up some <strong>security questions </strong>to protect your account. Remember to enter your first name and middle name(s) exactly as they're stated on official documents, such as your passport, birth certificate, or driving licence.</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr">If you are applying through a school, college or centre you will have also been given a <strong>buzzword</strong> to enter. If you are applying independently you will need to answer a few more questions.</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr">You can only <strong>apply once in a cycle</strong> and if you’ve applied in previous cycles you will still have to submit a new application.</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr">If you decided to apply in 2024 for <strong>deferred entry</strong> and were successful or you're holding a delayed confirmation decision (DCF) for your 2024 choice, you can still reapply in 2025 without withdrawing your deferred place. If you choose to do this, UCAS will be in touch directly to check which application you would like to continue with.</p></li></ul>

<p dir="ltr">In order to move forward with your application, you <strong>must complete all mandatory questions</strong>. You don’t have to do it all at once – sign in and save your progress at any time. UCAS will request to<strong> verify your email address</strong> so that you can sign in and check on your application online. Remember to notify UCAS if any of your contact details change (e.g phone number, home address, email) as you could miss out on updates and even offers of a place to study with us. We suggest monitoring your inbox regularly for updates and marking Arts University Plymouth emails “safe” to avoid any vital updates going into your junk folder. </p> <p dir="ltr">Once signed in, it's time to complete the sections on funding and sponsorship, residential status, any special needs or impairments, and any criminal convictions. If you need clarification of your residential status, visit the <a href="https://www.ukcisa.org.uk/">UKCISA website</a>.</p> <p dir="ltr">If you are a UK applicant the form will also request details of your <strong>ethnicity</strong>, <strong>religious</strong> <strong>beliefs</strong>, <strong>background</strong>, <strong>sexuality</strong> and <strong>gender</strong> <strong>identity</strong>. Not all of these questions are mandatory and the statistics are simply used for monitoring purposes. Your answers will not influence any decision regarding your application and the information is not shared with us until the end of the application cycle (to ensure any necessary support is in place).<br /></p>

<p dir="ltr">UCAS will ask how you plan to fund your studies, however it is important to note that UCAS do not manage student finance applications. Applications for a loan to cover <strong>tuition fees </strong>(paid directly to the university) and <strong>maintenance costs</strong> (paid directly to you at the start of term) will open in early 2025. This option is available wherever you choose to study in the UK and is repayable.</p> <p dir="ltr">If you are an applicant from England you don’t need to have a confirmed offer of a place at university or college to begin the online application. For more details please visit the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/apply-online-for-student-finance">Student Finance England website</a>.</p> <p dir="ltr">If you are an international applicant please refer to our website’s <a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/international/finance"><strong>International pages </strong></a>for guidance on EU and non-EU fees, visas and language support.<br /></p>

<p dir="ltr">You can choose up to <strong>five</strong> courses with no order of preference. There’s no need to rush as you can return to your selection and add more courses in a separate UCAS session. We won’t see where else you’ve applied to until after you reply to any offers you receive.</p> <p dir="ltr">To view our full range of courses please <a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/courses" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>click here</strong></a>. For more information, we recommend attending an upcoming <a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/open-days" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Open Day</strong></a> or <a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/visit/book-a-tour" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>booking a Campus Tour</strong></a> (both <strong>online</strong> and<strong> in-person</strong> options are available).</p> <p dir="ltr">You can also contact <a href="mailto:hello@aup.ac.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">hello@aup.ac.uk</a> for more information on course content.<br /></p>

<p dir="ltr">After completing the above sections, you will need to enter your <strong>education and employment history, including all your qualifications</strong> from secondary education onwards (even results that are yet to be confirmed or ungraded). List your subjects with their full titles, for example, if you're taking English Literature, note the full title and not just “English”. A full list of <a href="https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate/results-confirmation-and-clearing/sending-exam-results">exam results that UCAS can process is available here</a>. If you can’t find the qualification you are looking for, please still note it on your application but remember to send the results to admissions@aup.ac.uk when they become available.</p> <p dir="ltr">If you studied at a university or college in the past but didn't complete your studies, you should note the start and finish date and state that you didn't receive a final qualification. If you are still studying towards a qualification or awaiting results, your referee will need to add <strong>predicted grades </strong>to your application.<br /></p> <p>Now enter up to five <strong>examples of paid full-time or part-time employment</strong>. You’ll need to include company names, addresses, job descriptions and start/finish dates. We suggest saving any unpaid or voluntary work experience in your personal statement instead.</p>

<p dir="ltr">This is your chance to demonstrate why you want to study a course at Arts University Plymouth and why you’re a good fit for the subject specialism. It might take a few rewrites before you are happy with your statement, but with the support of teachers, careers advisers, friends and family, you can gain useful feedback on your strengths and skill set.</p> <p dir="ltr">Follow our advice <strong><a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/posts/writing-your-creative-personal-statement" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a></strong> and you’ll be sure to do yourself justice in writing. For more Personal Statement support please visit <a href="https://www.ucas.com/advisers/help-and-training/guides-resources-and-training/pre-application-support/personal-statements-2026-entry-onwards">UCAS</a>.<br /></p>

<p dir="ltr">Now take your time reading over your application from top to bottom and make any necessary edits. Once you think you’re at a final draft we suggest following the checklist below before marking your application complete and hitting the save button.</p><ul><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><strong>Proof your writing </strong>for grammar and punctuation mistakes.</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><strong>Ask someone else to check</strong> too as a pair of fresh eyes may spot some subtle errors (e.g. typos)</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><strong>Print out a copy and arrange for your referee to add their reference.</strong> A reference is a written recommendation from a teacher, adviser or professional who knows you academically. Unless our Admissions team advises that referencing can happen later, you must attach a completed reference to your application before it is sent.</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr">Follow the UCAS instructions on how to<strong> pay for your application fee</strong> (£28.50 for 1-5 choices). If you are applying through a school or college they might advise you to pay through their system instead before sending your application to us on your behalf.</p></li></ul>

<p dir="ltr">Once you’ve marked all sections complete and hit save, you’ll be prompted to <strong>accept a declaration </strong>that allows UCAS to process your information and send it to us.</p> <p dir="ltr">Great job! You’re now a step closer to your future on a creative degree at Arts University Plymouth. Sit back and relax, we’ll be in touch soon to arrange a discussion and offer advice on your next steps.</p> <p dir="ltr">In the meantime, please visit our <a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/apply" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>How to Apply page</strong></a> or<a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/contact" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong> contact us</strong></a> for more advice on your application.<br /></p>