How to Apply

Candidates are encouraged to prepare thoroughly and are selected for interview or made an offer based on the information provided on the application form. It is important to submit an accurate and well-presented application. Your personal statement is your chance to shine, show your qualities and convince admission tutors why they should offer you a place:

• For courses that may interview students, your personal statement can make the difference between being invited in for interview or rejected.
• For courses that do not interview students, your personal statement is crucial in determining whether or not you are offered a place.

If you do not include important information about all your academic qualifications, skills and abilities (related to the course applied for) on the application form, your application may not be as strong as others, and therefore may not be successful.

How to Apply? 

Full-time Undergraduate and Foundation Degree Courses 
You can complete your application to Newman on-line via the Universities and Colleges Admissions Systems (UCAS) website. UCAS can receive applications for entry for Autumn 2013 from September 2012. The normal closing date for the receipt of applications is 15th January 2013. Late applications are accepted by UCAS throughout the remainder of the application year, although they are subject to availability.

Part-time Students
If you wish to join a part time course offered by Newman University, please download and complete an application form, including details of your existing academic qualifications (or those due to be completed by August 2013). You will also need to include two references (from referees who know you academically or professionally). A sample reference form can be found below. Direct application or transfers to FD Counselling are also required to complete the Additional Statement form. If you have any queries regarding the course or the admissions process, please email admissions@newman.ac.uk

Part-time Foundation Degrees 
Newman recognises the variety of previous qualifications and experience. Applicants would normally be expected to have GCSE or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant work experience. If you wish to join a part time Foundation Degree offered by Newman University, please download and complete an application form, including details of your existing academic qualifications (or those due to be completed by August 2013). You will also need to include two references (from referees who know you academically or professionally). A sample reference form can be found below. Direct application or transfers to FD Counselling are also required to complete the Additional Statement form. If you have any queries regarding the course or the admissions process, please email admissions@newman.ac.uk.

PGCE
Applications should be made online in the year prior to entry through the Graduate Teacher Training Registry (GTTR). The closing date for receipt of applications for PGCE Primary courses (X100 and X121) is 1st December 2012 for September 2013 entry. Applications will continue to be received for other PGCE courses until all places are filled.

Taught Higher Degrees
Normally a good first degree is required and a demonstrable interest/experience in the area to be studied. If you wish to join a taught higher degree offered by Newman University, please download and complete an application form, including details of your existing academic qualifications (or those due to be completed by August 2013) and outlining your motivation for applying for your chosen course. You will also need to include two references (one of which must be able to verify your academic credentials). A sample reference form can be found below. 
 
Postgraduate Research Degrees
Newman’s postgraduate research students work towards MPhil or PhD degrees that are awarded by the University of Leicester. For more information about research opportunities, please contact Professor Máirtín Mac an Ghaill  on 0121 476 1181 ext 2601, or e-mail: M.Mac-an-Ghaill@newman.ac.uk or visit our Research Higher Degrees page.

Deferred Entry
We are willing to receive applications from students wishing to take a year out before starting their course. However, if this is not stated on your UCAS form, you should let Admissions know as soon as possible after receiving an offer of a place. Demand for places on all courses is high and early notification from any student who does not intend to register for 2013 entry is highly appreciated.

Applications from Students aged 21 and over 
Newman University welcomes applications from those wishing to enter as a mature student. If you do not possess the normal entry qualifications, it is advisable to contact the University for information and advice at an early stage. Some students prefer to add to their existing GCSE, CSE and A level passes in order to secure admissions. In some cases, professional qualifications may count towards the entry requirement. Individual advice is usually needed to determine this. Access courses at Colleges of Further Education are particularly suitable for those who lack the normal qualifications to enter Higher Education.

Further information for applicants with additional needs
When you tick the box on your UCAS form or application form, to indicate you have an impairment, physical or mental health condition, or specific learning difficulty, you will be sent a questionnaire asking about any arrangements which you need in order to enable you to fully participate in University life.

In Higher Education, any specialist equipment, software, or human support you may need is funded through Disabled Students Allowance (DSA). Further information on DSA is available on the GOV.UK website (www.gov.uk/disabled-students-allowances-dsas) or please see our leaflets which provide information about the sorts of arrangements which may be available for you at Newman University, and how to apply for DSA.

Top-up courses and Transfers
If you wish to transfer to Newman University to top-up your foundation degree to a full Honours degree or wish to claim Accreditation of Prior Learning as part of your application for any of our undergraduate or postgraduate programmes, please read the APL Handbook 2013 entry, complete sections 1, 2 and 3 of the Accreditation of Prior Learning application form at the end of the handbook, and return these to us.

Applicants who wish to transfer to Newman from another institution and claim APL should be aware that that there is currently a shortage of places available for full-time study and that we will not be processing applications in this category until May 2013. If you wish to complete a form to register your interest in a particular programme of study, please do so and we will contact you again after that date. If you need any further clarification, please contact our admissions team. 

Please remember that you will need to complete sections 1, 2 and 3 of the Accreditation of Prior Learning application form found in the APL Handbook below and include two references (from referees who know you academically or professionally). A sample reference form can be found below. If you have any queries regarding the admissions process, please see the APL Handbook 2013 entry at the bottom of this page or email admissions@newman.ac.uk.

Do you have a previous degree?
Applicants who have been awarded a degree previously may be affected by the Equivalent and Lower Qualifications (ELQ) Policy. Please see the Fees and Finance section for further information.

 

Contact for all Admission Enquiries
Telephone:	0121 476 1181
E-mail:	admissions@newman.ac.uk
Fax:	0121 483 2206

 

  APL Handbook 2013 entry

  Application Form - please complete this form if you wish to apply for a place on a part-time undergraduate (BA) or Foundation Degree course, MA/MSc, BA (top-up) or a short course. If you wish to apply for a place on a full-time undergraduate course, please apply via www.ucas.ac.uk

  Application form (B+W) - This is a black and white version of the Reference Form for ease of printing for those without colour printers.

  Counselling Courses - Additional Statement please complete this form in addition to the application form if you are applying for the Certificate in Counselling, FD in Integrative Counselling or BA (top-up) courses.

  Sample Reference Form - please return two references with your completed application form

  Sample Reference Form (B&W) - This is a black and white version of the Reference Form for ease of printing for those without colour printers.


  EYTS Application Form

  EYTS Guidance Notes


  Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) Application Form