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how to apply<br />

Making an application<br />

Applications are made either to UCAS<br />

or directly to the university, depending on<br />

the type <strong>of</strong> course.<br />

If you want to study a full-time<br />

undergraduate course you must apply<br />

through the Universities and Colleges<br />

Admissions Service (UCAS).<br />

For all other courses please apply directly<br />

to us (see below for details):<br />

Course Route<br />

Full-time undergraduate UCAS<br />

courses with UCAS<br />

codes<br />

All other courses Direct to the<br />

university<br />

UCAS applications should be made online<br />

at: www.ucas.ac.uk/apply<br />

The postal address for UCAS is:<br />

Rosehill, New Barn Lane, Cheltenham,<br />

Gloucestershire, GL52 3LZ.<br />

UCAS Customer Service<br />

Tel: 0870 1122211<br />

The UCAS code for <strong>Bolton</strong>:<br />

Code Name: BOLTN<br />

Code Number: B44<br />

Dates for your diary<br />

The UCAS closing date for the receipt<br />

<strong>of</strong> applications is 15 January 2009, but we<br />

treat all applications equally, no matter<br />

what date they are sent in. However,<br />

some specialised courses do fill up very<br />

quickly, so it is advisable to get your<br />

application in before the deadline.<br />

Personal Statement<br />

Your Personal Statement is an important<br />

part <strong>of</strong> your application and should cover:<br />

• Why you want to do the course.<br />

• Where you think the course is going<br />

to take you.<br />

• Any paid or unpaid work experience.<br />

• Interests and hobbies.<br />

Academic reference<br />

The reference is a crucial part <strong>of</strong><br />

your application and should include<br />

information on:<br />

• Attendance and punctuality.<br />

• Academic performance.<br />

• Time management skills.<br />

• Contribution to any other<br />

extracurricular activities.<br />

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