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No DBS Admissions Checks (January)

Important note to all applicants

Detailed below are instructions and further information regarding the next steps that you will need to complete prior to starting your course. Please note that failure to meet your offer conditions prior to the course starting could lead to you losing your place or the release of financial support being delayed.



Proof of qualifications checks

If your qualifications are listed as an outstanding element on the email which directed you to this page, you will need to provide evidence.  If you are starting a foundation year (year 0) or year one of a degree you must provide copies of all your level 3 qualifications.  If you're entering year two, three, a top up programme or a post graduate degree we must see the qualifications you have used to gain entry to the UoC programme (i.e. CertHE/DipHE/Fdeg/HND/Degree).

Copies of qualifications should be uploaded using your Applicant Portal, once you have uploaded the document, dont forget to click 'next' to complete the upload.

If you are due to take a GCSE equivalency test

If your course has GCSE entry requirements and you are due to sit a GCSE or equivalency exam, please contact us as soon as you have your result and upload a copy of your certificate to your Applicant Portal, once you have uploaded the document, dont forget to click 'next' to complete the upload.



What will you accept as evidence of my qualifications?

What if I have lost my qualifications?

What if I am still studying?

How can I provide documents?

I have already brought my certificates, do I need to bring them again?

Do you accept Level 2 Adult Literacy, Numeracy & Functional Skills?

What is the ‘Right to Study’ check?

Accommodation information

Further information about accommodation options in Lancaster, Carlisle and Ambleside is available on the accommodation webpages. A link to the accommodation application forms is sent automatically to applicants that accept UoC as their firm choice.



Finance information

Money Advisers from our Library and Student Services (LiSS) will be available to help with finance and funding enquiries. Further information about tuition fees for your course and funding support available is available on the Student Finance webpages.



International students

We are pleased you have accepted your place at the University of Cumbria. We would like to make your transition as smooth as possible by helping with everything we can.

If you are required to apply for a Student Route Visa, in order to progress further by obtaining your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) you will need to ensure that all offer conditions have been met. Once these have been completed we will then issue an Unconditional offer. You will also need to have paid your deposit as shown in your offer letter. Please advise international.admissions@cumbria.ac.uk as soon as you have done this, preferable by emailing a copy of your remittance slip. Please also ensure your student number is shown on the slip when transferring funds. Further information regarding your CAS will be sent by email.

The original copies of all qualifications you have used to gain entry to the UoC programme must be seen at Registration along with any English Language qualifications eg. (IELTS). For any queries regarding obtaining your CAS or Visa please contact international.admissions@cumbria.ac.uk

If your course requires Medical and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance then please go to our DBS Information page for further information.



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