Applying to start September 2010

Welcome to the UCS Clearing and course vacancies page.  If you would like to apply for a course starting this September don't worry, it's not too late.  UCS has staff ready to receive your enquiry, so if you have yet to receive confirmation of an offer from another university, are thinking about returning to study part-time, or are only now considering your options, UCS may be able to help. 

We hope that you will find all of the information you need under the following headings and we look forward to hearing from you.

What is Clearing?

Clearing is a service that operates between the beginning of July and September; it simply the name given to the last stage of the Admissions cycle. It provides a final opportunity for any applicants without places to be considered by institutions with vacancies for a place at university for September 2010. The term ‘Clearing’ really refers to full-time undergraduate degree courses, however if you are interested in either part-time or postgraduate study we also have vacancies on many of these courses. To apply for any part-time or postgraduate course please follow the link to our online application form|.

 

Applicants are eligible to apply for full-time undergraduate courses through Clearing if:

  • they haven’t met the conditions of accepted offers
  • they have not received any offers
  • they were unsuccessful with their original choice
  • they turned down or have not replied to all the offers from their original choices and as such are not holding any offers
  • they applied after 30 June 2010
  • they haven’t yet applied for a course but now wish to

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What courses are available at UCS for September 2010?

For a full list of the courses available for entry in September 2010 click here|. Here you will find detailed course information and entry requirements for each course. UCS has a number of places available, however some programmes fill up very quickly and therefore we encourage you to contact us as soon as possible.

 

Unfortunately we do not currently have any vacancies for September 2010 on the following courses:

  • DipHE/BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing (Entry for February 2011 is also unavailable)
  • DipHE/BSc (Hons) Child Health Nursing
  • DipHE/BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing (February 2011 entry is unavailable) 
  • BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography 
  • BSc (Hons) Oncology and Radiotherapy Technology
  • DipHE Operating Department Practice
  • BSc (Hons) Midwifery   
  • BA (Hons) Social Work
  • Return To Professional Nursing Practice (Adult and Child Branch)
  • Professional Graduate Certificate of Education (PCGE) (Full Time)
  • Certificate of Education (Full Time)
  • BA Early Childhood Studies
  • BA/BSc Psychology/Sociology/Youth Studies/Criminology - All routes/combinations at Ipswich
  • BA Event Management
  • BA Leisure Management
  • BA Tourism Management

UCAS will publish a list of full-time courses as part of the interactive course vacancy service on the UCAS website from Thursday 19 August 2010 until Wednesday 15 September 2010. This vacancy information will be continually updated throughout the Clearing period.

UCS will also have official vacancies listed in The Independent and The Independent on Sunday from Thursday 19 August 2010.

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How do I apply to start a course in September 2010?

Applying for a full-time undergraduate course

If you are already in the UCAS system:

  • Contact us on the UCS Clearing Hotline number 01473 338352
  • Check TRACK on the UCAS website to see if you are eligible to use Clearing. (It is important that you check TRACK as UCAS will not send you anything in the post to tell you if you are eligible)
  • TRACK will show your unique Clearing number and an “Add Clearing Choice” button will appear on the screen
  • UCS will ask you for this number when you contact us. We will then be able to view your application immediately

If you have not yet applied through UCAS:

  • Contact us on the UCS Clearing Hotline number 01473 338352
  • If you are successful in gaining a place at UCS we can register you with UCAS on your behalf and at no cost to you, using a fast track Record of Prior Acceptance (RPA)

Applying for a part-time or postgraduate course

  • Apply by completing our online application form
  • Alternatively, you are welcome to visit UCS where you can speak to a member of The Admissions Team and your application can be made in person.

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How can I contact UCS about course vacancies?

The UCS Clearing Hotline telephone number is:

01473 338352

Trained Student Ambassadors, Academic staff and Admissions staff are waiting for your call. The number is staffed between 9am and 5pm on weekdays and until 8pm on Wednesday 25 August. Outside of these hours messages will be received by voicemail and dealt with as soon as possible. It is advised that you contact us yourself as our Admissions tutors, dedicated Student Ambassadors and Admissions staff will want to speak to you in person to help you make the right decision on your next step.

 

You will need to let us know:

  • What course you want to study
  • Your qualifications/results
  • Your UCAS Personal ID number and/or Clearing Number (if full-time and if available)
  • Your email address/telephone number 

If you are unable to contact us via the Clearing Hotline telephone number, you can submit an application to us online.  Complete the form by clicking here|, and once your application has been received and considered a member of UCS staff will contact you.

Clearing open house
 If you prefer you can drop into any of the UCS centres and speak with a member of staff at between 9am-5pm Monday to Friday. You do not need to book an appointment and you will be able to speak with staff about course vacancies and your personal situation. You will also be able to get a feel for the campus and possibly chat to Student Ambassadors.

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What happens once I have submitted my details/application to UCS?

Your enquiry/application will be reviewed by an academic member of staff who will make the decision on whether you are successful in gaining a place at UCS.

If you are made an offer to study for a full-time, part-time or postgraduate course at UCS you will receive an email and a follow-up letter confirming this.

Within this email will be your log-in details for the UCS Applicant Portal. The portal is designed to equip you with all the information you need as you prepare for university. It includes detailed information on Orientation at UCS and Student Life.

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Accepting an offer

  • If you have received an offer for a full-time undergraduate course and you are in the UCAS system you will need to add our course and institution details on TRACK through UCAS. UCAS will send you a Confirmation letter once your place is officially confirmed. The institution code for UCS is S82.
  • If you have received an offer for a full-time undergraduate course but you have not applied through the UCAS system you will need to return the completed Record of Prior Acceptance Form (RPA) to UCS. UCAS will send you a Confirmation letter once your place is officially confirmed.
  • If you have received an offer for a part-time or postgraduate course you need to email the UCS Admissions team at admissionsucs.ac.uk to confirm your acceptance.

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Open Events

If you would like to speak to a member of our academic staff or to find out more about UCS and the courses on offer why not come along to our Clearing Open Day or Advice Evening. Alternatively you may have been offered a place and you may wish to come to look around, meet the staff and get a feel for the place. If the course you are interested in is based in Ipswich this can also include having a tour of our Waterfront building.

 

Clearing Open Days at Ipswich Campus:

  • Saturday 21 August 2010, 10am - 1pm
  • Saturday 11 September 2010, 11am - 4pm

Advice Evening at Ipswich Campus:

  • Wednesday 25 August 2010, 5pm - 8pm

Open Event at UCS Bury St Edmunds:

  • Tuesday 31 August 2010, 10am - 7pm

Open Event at UCS Otley

  • Saturday 4 September 2010, 9.30am - 12.30pm

Visiting the UCS Centres

If you would like to visit one of the UCS Centres to find out more about a course and to view the campus/facilities please click here|.

Extended Opening Times at UCS Lowestoft:

Wednesday 25 August, 10am - 8pm

Thursday 26 August, 10am - 8pm

Tuesday 31 August, 10am - 8pm

Wed 1 September, 10am - 8pm

Thurs 2 September, 10am - 8pm

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Accommodation options

Accommodation in Ipswich

UCS guarantee to have sufficient accommodation to house all first year students that require it. This may be in the form of on or off-campus accommodation.  The recommended accommodation for first year students is the on-campus halls of residence, Athena Hall.  Students not wishing to live in halls can also choose from a variety of off-campus flats.  To learn more about the UCS accommodation available, along with details on how to apply, please click here|.

Accommodation at the other UCS Centres

Students wishing to study at UCS Bury St Edmunds, UCS Great Yarmouth or UCS Lowestoft should check the availability of accommodation with the specific centre. For contact details to all UCS Centres, click here|. 

Additional help

 

There is financial support from the government to help with the costs of higher education. There are loans, grants and bursaries available to support you throughout your studies. Please click here| for Student Finance information and advice on the wide range of funding available for full and part-time study and the UCS generous bursary scheme, which includes a bursary for both EU and International students.

 

You will also find important and useful information about entering Higher Education on the following websites:

 www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance| - provides detailed information on the financial support available to students.

 www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/students – if your course is funded by the NHS you can also apply to the NHS Student Grants Unit for a maintenance bursary. Advice and application forms can be found on this website.

www.ucas.com| (Universities, Colleges Admissions Service) - gives a listing of all the courses available and the qualifications you will need. Also includes further information on entering clearing, the clearing process and frequently asked questions.

www.ukcisa.org.uk| – provides detailed information for International Students wishing to study in the UK.

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Confirmation of results

Results Day
From mid July the UCS Admissions team will be receiving results for applicants holding CF/CI places. You will be able to check whether your place has been confirmed on UCAS Track from the day your results are published. If you have only just missed your grades and we have places available then there may still be a place for you on a course at UCS. Whilst we try to make decisions as quickly as possible in some cases it may be take a few days before we are able to let you know whether you have been successful or not.

UCAS receive many exam results which are then sent to institutions, if your qualification is not listed on the exam results page |you are responsible for informing UCS of your results.

 

Adjustment Period Vacancies

What is Adjustment?

The Adjustment Period enables applicants who have performed better than they expected to apply for a course with entry requirements which match their new higher grades. 

If you are eligible you have 5 calendar days from the point when your conditional firm (CF) choice was confirmed to 'adjust', i.e. find another course. You can register for Adjustment via UCAS TRACK.  your personal Adjustment Period will be calculated by UCAS.

Am I eligible for Adjustment?

Only applicants who are holding a CF choice and who have met and exceeded terms of their CF offer are eligible for Adjustment.

At UCS all courses that currently have vacancies will be available for applicants who wish to apply through this route.

Please visit the UCAS website www.ucas.com| to find out more about the Adjustment Period and how to register.

 

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Why choose UCS?

  • UCS offers a range of full and part-time courses in the areas of Business, Health, Science, Art and Social Sciences
  • Employability is intergral to all our degrees and we aim to provide students with those essential skills needed in the workplace on completion of their degrees
  • The Ipswich Campus is the home of the Waterfront building, where every teaching room is equipped with state-of-the-art AV equipment and allows 24 hour access for our students
  • The Learning Network offers more local students the opportunity to study at their local centre with access to the UCS Virtual Learning Environment wherever they are
  • UCS has a generous bursary scheme and approximately 50% of the full-time first year students received a UCS bursary in 2009