Making your application to study Higher Education is an important decision and you need to give yourself as much time as possible to work on it. Start by researching colleges and universities that offer the courses you are interested in; then attend UCAS exhibitions and Open Events to find out more about each institution.
Key Dates
Here are some key dates to guide you through the full-time undergraduate UCAS application process.
2024 entry
If you’d like to study with us in September 2024, here’s the key dates you need:
October – December 2023 – work on your UCAS 2024 application and personal statement.
31 January 2024 – UCAS application deadline for all other courses. You must apply by 6.00pm (UK time). **You can still apply to Barnsley College Higher Education after this date.
28 February 2024 – UCAS Extra opens. If you’ve used all five choices and you’re not holding any offers, you might be able to add another choice.
16 May 2024 – Decision time. If you applied by 6.00pm on 31 January 2024 and you’re awaiting a decision from one of your choices; universities/colleges have until today to decide whether they’re making you an offer. If you’ve received all your university/college decisions, you must reply to any offers by today, otherwise they’ll be declined.
6 June 2024 – Decision time. If you applied by 6.00pm on 16 May 2024 and you’re awaiting a decision from one of your choices; universities/colleges have until today to decide whether they’re making you an offer. If you’ve received all your university/college decisions, you must reply to any offers by today, except if you’re using Extra to find a place, otherwise they’ll be declined.
30 June 2024 – You can still apply with up to five choices on your UCAS Undergraduate application form until 6.00pm (UK time) today. After this time, you will automatically be entered into Clearing. Applying directly through Clearing means that you will be applying for a single university at a time.
4 July 2024 – Last day to apply through Extra.
5 July 2024 – Clearing opens.
17 July 2024 – Decision time. If you applied between 31 January and 30 June 2024 and you’re awaiting a decision from one of your choices; universities/colleges have until today to decide whether they’re making you an offer. If you’ve received all your university/college decisions, you must reply to any offers by today, otherwise they’ll be declined.
24 July 2024 – If you applied by 17 July in Extra, you must reply to any offers by today, otherwise they’ll be declined, and your application will be entered into Clearing (if you’re eligible).
15 August 2024 – A Level and T Level Results Day.
25 September 2024 – Final date for 2024 entry applications.
21 October 2024– Last date to add 2024 entry Clearing Choices.
** Applications for 2024 entry should reach UCAS by 31 January 2024. Don’t worry if you miss the deadline, you can still apply to study Higher Education at Barnsley College via UCAS up until the summer. However, please be aware that offers are dependent on the availability of places so we would advise you to apply early.**
Last updated: 6th November 2023