Masterclass UCAS points reductions are subject to the following terms and conditions. These conditions are subject to periodic change, for the most up to date terms and conditions please get in touch: outreach@cumbria.ac.uk
In the academic year 2026/7, Masterclasses will be delivered in two different methods: Virtual and Face-to-Face.
The subject groupings will remain the same, however the offer reduction for each method will differ, to reflect the difference in engagement.
Page last edited 30th September 2026.
Terms and Conditions Academic Year 2026 - 2027 (Updated September 2026)
Introduction
Masterclass UCAS points reductions are subject to the following terms and conditions. These conditions are subject to periodic change, for the most up to date terms and conditions please get in touch: outreach@cumbria.ac.uk
In the academic year 2026/7, Masterclasses will be delivered in two different methods: Virtual and Face-to-Face.
The subject groupings will remain the same, however the offer reduction for each method will differ, to reflect the difference in engagement.
Terms and Conditions for Masterclasses (September 2026 to August 2027)
UCAS Points Reduction for Face-to-Face Masterclasses:
Attending a Face-to-Face Masterclass in the 2026/7 academic year will result in a UCAS points reduction of up to 16 points.
UCAS Points Reduction for Virtual Masterclasses:
Attending a Virtual Masterclass in the 2026/7 academic year will result in a UCAS points reduction of up to 8 points.
Multiple Masterclass Attendance:
If an applicant attends both a virtual and a face-to-face Masterclass for the same subject, the higher points reduction (up to 16 points for Face-to-Face) will be applied.
Eligibility for UCAS Points Reduction:
The UCAS points reduction can only be applied to Level 4 undergraduate programmes at the University of Cumbria.
This excludes Integrated Foundation Years, Apprenticeships, Closed Cohort applications, Top-Up programmes, CPD modules, and postgraduate study.
Application of UCAS Points Reduction:
UCAS points will be automatically deducted from the top of the entry range when you apply.
Timing of UCAS Points Reduction:
The UCAS points reduction will only be applied if the Masterclass is attended before submitting your UCAS application (to allow time for administrative processing).
Points cannot be redeemed after the UCAS application for an eligible course has been submitted.
The reduction is only available for applications starting in September 2027 or 2028. Applications already submitted for September 2027 cannot be amended retrospectively.
Eligible Courses for UCAS Points Reduction:
The reduced UCAS points offer can only be applied to University of Cumbria courses linked to the Masterclass attended.
Registration and Future Applications:
UCAS points reductions can only be applied to applications made in the year specified at registration for the event.
If an attendee applies to a course starting in 2029 or beyond, the reduction cannot be applied.
Applicants wishing to apply for 2029 or later should attend another Masterclass closer to their application date.
Example of UCAS Points Reduction:
For the BSc (Hons) Psychology course (entry requirement: 104-128 UCAS points), the standard offer would be 128 points.
After attending a relevant Face-to-Face Masterclass, the applicant would receive a reduced offer of 112 UCAS points.
Accurate Personal Information:
Applicants must provide accurate personal details prior to the Masterclass. Incorrect details may result in ineligibility for the reduced UCAS points offer.
Engagement with Masterclass:
To receive the UCAS points reduction, applicants must attend and fully engage with the Masterclass session.
Maximum UCAS Points Deduction per Course:
Only one UCAS points deduction can be applied per course. Attending multiple Masterclasses will not increase the points reduction. If multiple events are attended, the University will apply the relevant points deduction to any applicable course.
Limit on Masterclass Subject Groupings:
Applicants can receive reductions for a maximum of 2 Masterclass subject groupings.
Contextual Information for International Applicants:
For applicants not domiciled in the UK, attendance at a Masterclass will be considered as contextual information in the application process.
Subject Groupings as of September 2026
The following subject groupings reflect the related programmes to each set of masterclasses. As such, some groupings may appear to be more generous with the reduction of offers. Queries relating to these subject groupings should be directed to outreach@cumbria.ac.uk.
The reduction does not apply to Integrated Foundation Years, Apprenticeships or Closed Cohort applications, or postgraduate study for the below programmes.
BSc (Hons) Psychology, Counselling and Psychotherapy
BSc (Hons) Security, Intelligence & Cyber
Sport & Rehabilitative Sciences
BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
BA (Hons) Sport, Coaching and Physical Education
BSc (Hons) Sport Rehabilitation
BA (Hons) Sport Conditioning and Performance Analysis
STEM
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science
Subject Groupings as of September 2025
The following subject groupings reflect the related programmes to each set of masterclasses. As such, some groupings may appear to be more generous with the reduction of offers. Queries relating to these subject groupings should be directed to outreach@cumbria.ac.uk.
The reduction does not apply to Integrated Foundation Years, Apprenticeships or Closed Cohort applications, or postgraduate study for the below programmes.
BSc (Hons) Psychology, Counselling and Psychotherapy
BSc (Hons) Security, Intelligence and Investigative Practice
Sport & Rehabilitative Sciences
BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
BA (Hons) Sport, Coaching and Physical Education
BSc (Hons) Sport Rehabilitation
BA (Hons) Sport Conditioning and Performance Analysis
STEM
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science
Subject Groupings as of September 2024
The following subject groupings reflect the related programmes to each set of masterclasses. As such, some groupings may appear to be more generous with the reduction of offers. Queries relating to these subject groupings should be directed to outreach@cumbria.ac.uk.
The reduction does not apply to Integrated Foundation Years, Apprenticeships or Closed Cohort applications, or postgraduate study for the below programmes.
SUBJECT GROUPING
RELATED PROGRAMMES
Art & Design
BA (Hons) Fine Art
BA (Hons) Illustration
BA (Hons) Graphic Design
BA (Hons) Photography
Advanced Manufacturing
BEng (Hons) Advanced Manufacturing
Computer Science
BSc (Hons) Computer Science
Business
BA (Hons) Business Management (all pathways)
BA (Hons) International Business Management
Conservation
BSc (Hons) Animal Conservation Science
BSc (Hons) Marine and Freshwater Conservation
BSc (Hons) Zoology
Environmental Studies
BSc (Hons) Geography
BSc (Hons) Forest Management
FdSc Forestry
BSc (Hons) Woodland Ecology and Conservation
BSc (Hons) Environmental Science
Health & Social Care
BSc (Hons) Children and Young Peoples' Health and Wellbeing
BSc (Hons) Psychology, Counselling and Psychotherapy
BSc (Hons) Security, Intelligence and Investigative Practice
Sport & Rehabilitative Sciences
BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
BA (Hons) Sport, Coaching and Physical Education
BSc (Hons) Sport Rehabilitation
BA (Hons) Sport Conditioning and Performance Analysis
STEM
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science
BSc (Hons) Forensic Science
Contextual Admissions
For more information about our Contextual Offers and offer making process, see our Entry Requirements page.
For some applicants, a larger reduction may be applied to their offer due to other circumstances outlined on the Entry Requirements section of our website.
For more information about entry requirements, UCAS Tariff points and the Masterclass T&Cs, contact our Course Enquiry team by phone 0808 178 7373 or email enquirycentre@cumbria.ac.uk.
Previous Years
Terms and Conditions for previous years' events can be found below.
Terms and Conditions September 2025 to August 2026
Introduction
Masterclass UCAS points reductions are subject to the following terms and conditions. These conditions are subject to periodic change, for the most up to date terms and conditions please get in touch: outreach@cumbria.ac.uk
In the academic year 2025/6, Masterclasses will be delivered in two different methods: Virtual and Face-to-Face.
The subject groupings will remain the same, however the offer reduction for each method will differ, to reflect the difference in engagement.
Page last edited 14th October 2025.
Terms and Conditions Academic Year 2025 - 2026 (Updated October 2025)
Terms and Conditions for Masterclasses (September 2025 to August 2026)
UCAS Points Reduction for Face-to-Face Masterclasses:
Attending a Face-to-Face Masterclass in the 2025/6 academic year will result in a UCAS points reduction of up to 16 points.
UCAS Points Reduction for Virtual Masterclasses:
Attending a Virtual Masterclass in the 2025/6 academic year will result in a UCAS points reduction of up to 8 points.
Multiple Masterclass Attendance:
If an applicant attends both a virtual and a face-to-face Masterclass for the same subject, the higher points reduction (up to 16 points for Face-to-Face) will be applied.
Eligibility for UCAS Points Reduction:
The UCAS points reduction can only be applied to Level 4 undergraduate programmes at the University of Cumbria.
This excludes Integrated Foundation Years, Apprenticeships, Closed Cohort applications, Top-Up programmes, CPD modules, and postgraduate study.
Application of UCAS Points Reduction:
UCAS points will be automatically deducted from the top of the entry range when you apply.
Timing of UCAS Points Reduction:
The UCAS points reduction will only be applied if the Masterclass is attended before submitting your UCAS application (to allow time for administrative processing).
Points cannot be redeemed after the UCAS application for an eligible course has been submitted.
The reduction is only available for applications starting in September 2026 or 2027. Applications already submitted for September 2026 cannot be amended retrospectively.
Eligible Courses for UCAS Points Reduction:
The reduced UCAS points offer can only be applied to University of Cumbria courses linked to the Masterclass attended.
Registration and Future Applications:
UCAS points reductions can only be applied to applications made in the year specified at registration for the event.
If an attendee applies to a course starting in 2028 or beyond, the reduction cannot be applied.
Applicants wishing to apply for 2028 or later should attend another Masterclass closer to their application date.
Example of UCAS Points Reduction:
For the BSc (Hons) Psychology course (entry requirement: 104-128 UCAS points), the standard offer would be 128 points.
After attending a relevant Face-to-Face Masterclass, the applicant would receive a reduced offer of 112 UCAS points.
Accurate Personal Information:
Applicants must provide accurate personal details prior to the Masterclass. Incorrect details may result in ineligibility for the reduced UCAS points offer.
Engagement with Masterclass:
To receive the UCAS points reduction, applicants must attend and fully engage with the Masterclass session.
Maximum UCAS Points Deduction per Course:
Only one UCAS points deduction can be applied per course. Attending multiple Masterclasses will not increase the points reduction. If multiple events are attended, the University will apply the relevant points deduction to any applicable course.
Limit on Masterclass Subject Groupings:
Applicants can receive reductions for a maximum of 2 Masterclass subject groupings.
Contextual Information for International Applicants:
For applicants not domiciled in the UK, attendance at a Masterclass will be considered as contextual information in the application process.
Terms and Conditions September 2024 to August 2025
Terms and Conditions Academic Year 2024 - 2025 (Updated March 2025)
Terms and Conditions for Masterclasses (September 2024 to August 2025)
UCAS Points Reduction for Face-to-Face Masterclasses:
Attending a Face-to-Face Masterclass in the 2024/5 academic year will result in a UCAS points reduction of up to 16 points.
UCAS Points Reduction for Virtual Masterclasses:
Attending a Virtual Masterclass in the 2024/5 academic year will result in a UCAS points reduction of up to 8 points.
Multiple Masterclass Attendance:
If an applicant attends both a virtual and a face-to-face Masterclass for the same subject, the higher points reduction (up to 16 points for Face-to-Face) will be applied.
Eligibility for UCAS Points Reduction:
The UCAS points reduction can only be applied to Level 4 undergraduate programmes at the University of Cumbria.
This excludes Integrated Foundation Years, Apprenticeships, Closed Cohort applications, Top-Up programmes, CPD modules, and postgraduate study.
Application of UCAS Points Reduction:
UCAS points will be automatically deducted from the top of the entry range when you apply.
Timing of UCAS Points Reduction:
The UCAS points reduction will only be applied if the Masterclass is attended before submitting your UCAS application (to allow time for administrative processing).
Points cannot be redeemed after the UCAS application for an eligible course has been submitted.
The reduction is only available for applications starting in September 2025 or 2026. Applications already submitted for September 2025 cannot be amended retrospectively.
Eligible Courses for UCAS Points Reduction:
The reduced UCAS points offer can only be applied to University of Cumbria courses linked to the Masterclass attended.
Registration and Future Applications:
UCAS points reductions can only be applied to applications made in the year specified at registration for the event.
If an attendee applies to a course starting in 2027 or beyond, the reduction cannot be applied.
Applicants wishing to apply for 2027 or later should attend another Masterclass closer to their application date.
Example of UCAS Points Reduction:
For the BSc (Hons) Psychology course (entry requirement: 104-128 UCAS points), the standard offer would be 128 points.
After attending a relevant Face-to-Face Masterclass, the applicant would receive a reduced offer of 112 UCAS points.
Accurate Personal Information:
Applicants must provide accurate personal details prior to the Masterclass. Incorrect details may result in ineligibility for the reduced UCAS points offer.
Engagement with Masterclass:
To receive the UCAS points reduction, applicants must attend and fully engage with the Masterclass session.
Maximum UCAS Points Deduction per Course:
Only one UCAS points deduction can be applied per course. Attending multiple Masterclasses will not increase the points reduction. If multiple events are attended, the University will apply the relevant points deduction to any applicable course.
Limit on Masterclass Subject Groupings:
Applicants can receive reductions for a maximum of 2 Masterclass subject groupings.
Contextual Information for International Applicants:
For applicants not domiciled in the UK, attendance at a Masterclass will be considered as contextual information in the application process.
Terms and Conditions September 2023 to August 2024
For Masterclasses delivered in the year 2023/4, all registrants must give details of their year of intended study. The reduction will only be available on applications to begin in September of the stated year. (Accepted applications years: 2024, 2025). Any applications already made for September 2024 start cannot be retrospectively amended.
For events in 2023/4 and onwards, UCAS points reductions can only be applied to applications made in the year specified on registration for the event. If a registrant selects an option further than 2 years in the future (2025 or onwards), the reduction cannot be applied.
Applicants wishing to make applications for 2026 onwards should look to attend another masterclass or similar event in the future, closer to their application date.
For Face to Face Masterclasses attended in the 2023/4 academic year the offer reduction will equate to 16 UCAS points.
To account for the differences in engagement and delivery, for Virtual Masterclasses attended in the 2022/3 academic year the offer reduction will equate to 8 UCAS points.
The reduced UCAS points offer can only be applied to University of Cumbria courses linked to the masterclass attended. Please see the table below for clarification.
The reduced UCAS points offer can only be applied to level 4 undergraduate programmes at the University of Cumbria. This excludes any Integrated Foundation Years, Apprenticeships or Closed Cohort applications, Top Up programmes, CPD modules and programmes, or postgraduate study.
The UCAS points reduction will only be applied if the masterclass is attended prior to submitting an application for the degree programme through UCAS (allowing time for administrative processing of the attendance). Points cannot be redeemed retrospectively if you have already applied for one of the eligible courses at the University.
UCAS points will automatically be deducted from the top of the range upon application.
For example: University of Cumbria entry requirements for BSc (Hons) Psychology are 104-128 UCAS points. The standard offer would be at the top of the range, 128 UCAS points. Following attendance at a relevant Face to Face masterclass, an applicant would be made a reduced conditional offer of 112 UCAS points.
To receive the reduction in points, it is imperative that the applicant accurately completes all personal details requested at the end of the masterclass, or on registration for the event if being delivered virtually. If incorrect details are provided, the University of Cumbria will not make efforts to contact the attendee for corrected data, and the applicant may be ineligible to receive the reduced offer.
Attendees at Virtual Masterclasses must attend and engage with the session fully. Those who leave midway through or join significantly late will not be eligible to receive the reduced offer. The only exceptions to this are circumstances where an attendee has poor internet connection and drops out, this will not count against, as long as they return for the remainder of the session.
The UCAS points reduction cannot be redeemed at a different institution or against courses that are not listed in the terms and conditions.
Only one UCAS points deduction offer can be redeemed per course upon application - attending multiple masterclasses for the same degree programme will not result in the accumulation of points. If multiple events are attended the University will deduct the relevant points from any relevant course applied for. This UCAS points reduction cannot be applied in conjunction with any future Summer University offers for the same degree programme.
Applicants can only have reductions attached to their profile for a maximum of 2 Masterclass subject groupings
For example: A student attends a "Home-based Injury Prevention for Runners" Masterclass (Sport & Rehabilitative Sciences) in September 2023, then attends a "Secrets in the Blood" Masterclass (STEM suite) in November 2023. They will be eligible to receive the reduced points for either set of courses.
Scenario 1: If they go on to attend a "Group Leading" Masterclass (Health & Social Care suite) in January 2023, this will over-ride the first one attended and they will no longer be eligible to receive a reduced offer for applications to Sport and Rehabilitative Sciences courses.
Scenario 2: Alternatively, if they attended "Youth Crime Prevention through Sports" Masterclass (Sports and Rehabilitative Sciences) in January 2024, this would NOT override the first event, as the subject groups do not conflict.
Where an applicant has attended both a virtual and a face to face Masterclass for the same subject grouping the higher points reduction will be applied.
For applicants not domiciled in the UK, attendance at a Masterclass will be used as contextual information and considered as part of an application.
Terms and Conditions September 2022 to August 2023
For Masterclasses delivered in the year 2022/3, all registrants must give details of their year of intended study. The reduction will only be available on applications to begin in September of the stated year. (Accepted applications years: 2023, 2024). Any applications already made for September 2023 start cannot be retrospectively amended.
For events in 2022/3 and onwards, UCAS points reductions can only be applied to applications made in the year specified on registration for the event. If a registrant selects an option further than 2 years in the future (2025 or onwards), the reduction cannot be applied.
Applicants wishing to make applications for 2025 onwards should look to attend another masterclass or similar event in the future, closer to their application date.
For Face to Face Masterclasses attended in the 2022/3 academic year the offer reduction will equate to 16 UCAS points.
To account for the differences in engagement and delivery, for Virtual Masterclasses attended in the 2022/3 academic year the offer reduction will equate to 8 UCAS points.
The reduced UCAS points offer can only be applied to University of Cumbria courses linked to the masterclass attended. Please see the table below for clarification.
The reduced UCAS points offer can only be applied to level 4 undergraduate programmes at the University of Cumbria. This excludes any Integrated Foundation Years, Apprenticeships or Closed Cohort applications, Top Up programmes, CPD modules and programmes, or postgraduate study.
The UCAS points reduction will only be applied if the masterclass is attended prior to submitting an application for the degree programme through UCAS (allowing time for administrative processing of the attendance). Points cannot be redeemed retrospectively if you have already applied for one of the eligible courses at the University.
UCAS points will automatically be deducted from the top of the range upon application.
For example: University of Cumbria entry requirements for BSc (Hons) Psychology are 104-128 UCAS points. The standard offer would be at the top of the range, 128 UCAS points. Following attendance at a relevant Face to Face masterclass, an applicant would be made a reduced conditional offer of 112 UCAS points.
To receive the reduction in points, it is imperative that the applicant accurately completes all personal details requested at the end of the masterclass, or on registration for the event if being delivered virtually. If incorrect details are provided, the University of Cumbria will not make efforts to contact the attendee for corrected data, and the applicant may be ineligible to receive the reduced offer.
Attendees at Virtual Masterclasses must attend and engage with the session fully. Those who leave midway through or join significantly late will not be eligible to receive the reduced offer. The only exceptions to this are circumstances where an attendee has poor internet connection and drops out, this will not count against, as long as they return for the remainder of the session.
The UCAS points reduction cannot be redeemed at a different institution or against courses that are not listed in the terms and conditions.
Only one UCAS points deduction offer can be redeemed per course upon application - attending multiple masterclasses for the same degree programme will not result in the accumulation of points. If multiple events are attended the University will deduct the relevant points from any relevant course applied for. This UCAS points reduction cannot be applied in conjunction with any future Summer University offers for the same degree programme.
Applicants can only have reductions attached to their profile for a maximum of 2 Masterclass subject groupings
For example: A student attends a "Home-based Injury Prevention for Runners" Masterclass (Sport & Rehabilitative Sciences) in September 2021, then attends a "Secrets in the Blood" Masterclass (STEM suite) in November 2022. They will be eligible to receive the reduced points for either set of courses.
Scenario 1: If they go on to attend a "Group Leading" Masterclass (Health & Social Care suite) in January 2023, this will over-ride the first one attended and they will no longer be eligible to receive a reduced offer for applications to Sport and Rehabilitative Sciences courses.
Scenario 2: Alternatively, if they attended "Youth Crime Prevention through Sports" Masterclass (Sports and Rehabilitative Sciences) in January 2023, this would NOT override the first event, as the subject groups do not conflict.
Where an applicant has attended both a virtual and a face to face Masterclass for the same subject grouping the higher points reduction will be applied.
For applicants not domiciled in the UK, attendance at a Masterclass will be used as contextual information and considered as part of an application.
Terms and Conditions September 2021 to August 2022
For Masterclasses delivered in the year 2020/1, all registrants must give details of their year of intended study. The reduction will only be available on applications to begin in September of the stated year. (Accepted applications years: 2022, 2023). Any applications already made for September 2022 start cannot be retrospectively amended.
Applicants wishing to make applications for 2024 onwards should look to attend another masterclass or similar event in the future, closer to their application date.
For Face to Face Masterclasses attended in the 2021/2 academic year the offer reduction will equate to 16 UCAS points.
To account for the differences in engagement and delivery, for Virtual Masterclasses attended in the 2021/2 academic year the offer reduction will equate to 8 UCAS points.
The reduced UCAS points offer can only be applied to University of Cumbria courses linked to the masterclass attended. Please see the table below for clarification.
The reduced UCAS points offer can only be applied to level 4 undergraduate programmes at the University of Cumbria. This excludes any Integrated Foundation Years, Top Up programmes, CPD modules and programmes, or post-graduate study.
The UCAS points reduction will only be applied if the masterclass is attended prior to submitting an application for the degree programme through UCAS (allowing time for administrative processing of the attendance). Points cannot be redeemed retrospectively if you have already applied for one of the eligible courses at the University.
UCAS points will automatically be deducted from the top of the range upon application.
For example: University of Cumbria entry requirements for BSc (Hons) Psychology are 104-128 UCAS points. The standard offer would be at the top of the range, 128 UCAS points. Following attendance at a relevant Face to Face masterclass, an applicant would be made a reduced conditional offer of 112 UCAS points.
To receive the reduction in points, it is imperative that the applicant accurately completes all personal details requested at the end of the masterclass, or on registration for the event if being delivered virtually. If incorrect details are provided, the University of Cumbria will not make efforts to contact the attendee for corrected data, and the applicant may be ineligible to receive the reduced offer.
Attendees at Virtual Masterclasses must attend and engage with the session fully. Those who leave midway through or join significantly late will not be eligible to receive the reduced offer. The only exceptions to this are circumstances where an attendee has poor internet connection and drops out, this will not count against, as long as they return for the remainder of the session.
The UCAS points reduction cannot be redeemed at a different institution or against courses that are not listed in the terms and conditions.
Only one UCAS points deduction offer can be redeemed per course upon application - attending multiple masterclasses for the same degree programme will not result in the accumulation of points. If multiple events are attended the University will deduct the relevant points from any relevant course applied for. This UCAS points reduction cannot be applied in conjunction with any future Summer University offers for the same degree programme.
Applicants can only have reductions attached to their profile for a maximum of 2 Masterclass subject groupings
For example: A student attends a "Home-based Injury Prevention for Runners" Masterclass (Sport & Rehabilitative Sciences) in September 2021, then attends a "Observational Sketching" Masterclass (Art & Design suite) in November 2021. They will be eligible to receive the reduced points for either set of courses.
Scenario 1: If they go on to attend a "Group Leading" Masterclass (Working with Children and Families) in January 2022, this will over-ride the first one attended and they will no longer be eligible to receive a reduced offer for applications to Sport and Rehabilitative Sciences courses.
Scenario 2: Alternatively, if they attended "Youth Crime Prevention through Sports" Masterclass (Sports and Rehabilitative Sciences suite) in January 2022, this would NOT override the first event, as the subject groups do not conflict.
For events in 2021/2 and onwards, UCAS points reductions can only be applied to applications made in the year specified on registration for the event. If a registrant selects an option further than 2 years in the future (2024 or onwards), the reduction cannot be applied.
Where an applicant has attended both a virtual and a face to face Masterclass for the same subject grouping the higher points reduction will be applied.
For applicants not domiciled in the UK, attendance at a Masterclass will be used as contextual information and considered as part of an application.
