How to apply for an undergraduate degree
Information on how to apply for our full-time and part-time undergraduate courses.
- September entry for full-time courses
- January entry for full-time courses
- Applying for part-time courses
- Additional steps for Social Work and Sport, Paramedic Science, Physical Education and Professional Education
- Additional application routes
September entry for full-time courses
To apply for a full-time undergraduate degree in September, you should apply through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). This applies to all students wherever they are based.
How to apply via UCAS
See the courses we have available
Use our course search to find your ideal course. You can also browse our range of subjects if you don't yet know what you want to study.
Register on UCAS and start your application
Go to the UCAS Hub and register. On your UCAS Hub dashboard, click on the tile called ‘Your application’ to start.
You can apply for up to five courses and for several courses at the same university. There’s no need to rank your choices, as universities don’t see your other choices. UCAS has advice on how to fill out your application.
Draft your UCAS personal statement
A personal statement is a short, reflective piece outlining why you've applied for your chosen course, and why you believe we should offer you a place. See our guide to help you write a personal statement.
Submit your UCAS application
Make sure you use the correct UCAS codes. Our UCAS name is STIRL and our UCAS institution code is S75. UCAS course codes are found on our course pages.
What happens with your application?
Our Admissions team will deal with your application. Learn more about what happens after you apply.
This process can take a few months. Your UCAS Hub will notify you of any offers as soon as they’re made.
You'll get an email from us giving you access to our Applicant Portal within a few days of submitting your application.
January entry for full-time courses
For international students and students from England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland there’s an option to start your degree in January on some of our courses. Applications for January entry must be made directly to the University and not through UCAS. See what courses are available and apply.
Applying for part-time courses
Some undergraduate courses have part-time study options. Part-time study is not available for those who require a visa. For part-time study starting in September or January, you need to apply to us directly.
Additional steps for Social Work and Sport, Paramedic Science, Physical Education and Professional Education
If you’re applying for a Paramedic Science course, you’ll need to attend an interview. Find out more on the Paramedic Science course page.
An interview is also part of the application process for the degree in Sports Studies, Physical Education and Professional Education.
If you’re a Social Work degree applicant and your UCAS application is successful, you will be asked to submit an additional piece of written work. Learn more about the Social Work application process.
Additional application routes
Deferred entry
We're happy to consider applications from students who may wish to defer their entry for a year. You should make deferred applications through UCAS.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
You may be eligible to receive credit for previous study and/or work experience, through our RPL policy. To be assessed, you must complete both an RPL application and a standard course application. Visit our RPL page for full details.