Applying online at www.ucas.com

All applications to study for a full-time higher education course at universities and colleges in the UK are made through UCAS using Apply – an online application system available at www.ucas.com. The application fee for this service is £22 sterling for more than one choice, or £11 sterling for a single choice. Depending on your circumstances, there are some slight differences to the way UCAS receives your application.

1. Students at a school or college registered with UCAS

All UK schools and colleges (and a small number of establishments overseas) are registered with UCAS to manage their students’ applications. You will need to obtain a 'buzzword' from your tutor or careers adviser, which you will need when you register with UCAS. This establishes the organisation from which you are applying and allows your referee to attach your reference. Once you have completed your application, you submit it to your referee who will send the completed application to UCAS on your behalf. You pay for your application either by credit or debit card online, or by paying your school or other registered centre who will then pay UCAS.

2. Independent applicants in the UK

Other UK applicants, who are not at school or college, apply online independently and are responsible for paying the correct application fee, for requesting the academic reference and for submitting the completed application online to UCAS. Your referee should know you well enough to write about you and your suitability for higher education. UCAS will not accept references from family, other relatives or friends. You will need to make your payment online using a credit or debit card. The card need not be in your own name, but you will require the consent of the cardholder.

3. International applicants outside the UK (EU and worldwide)

Individuals from the EU (excluding the UK) and worldwide, apply online independently, except for those whose school or college is registered with UCAS. Advice is available from British Council offices and other centres overseas,

For all applicants, there are full instructions at www.ucas.com to make it as easy as possible for you to fill in your online application, plus help text where appropriate.

If you require further information and advice, you can contact the UCAS Customer Service Unit on +44 (0)871 468 0468, open Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 18:00 (UK time).

Applying directly to Swansea Metropolitan University

In certain cases applications may be made directly to the University. This applies to applications which are too late for the normal UCAS process. This would usually be in September of the year of entry. Application forms can be obtained from the Registry and should be returned to:

Registry, Swansea Metropolitan University, Mount Pleasant, Swansea SA1 6ED

Tel: 01792 481010

Fax: 01792 481061

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You may apply for admission at any time before the commencement of a course, unless a formal closing date is indicated. You do not need to wait for your examination results before applying.