{"id":5280,"date":"2017-12-01T14:00:19","date_gmt":"2017-12-01T13:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk\/undergraduate\/?p=5280"},"modified":"2021-11-12T15:05:17","modified_gmt":"2021-11-12T14:05:17","slug":"what-youve-asked-bu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk\/student-blog\/2017\/12\/01\/what-youve-asked-bu\/","title":{"rendered":"Applying through UCAS – the basics"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you’re looking to apply through UCAS<\/a> but not sure where to start, don’t worry! Our Future Students Enquiry Team<\/a> have come up with some frequently asked questions that they’d like to help you with.<\/p>\n

What is the UCAS deadline for September 2020 applications?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Applications for undergraduate courses should be submitted to UCAS\u00a0by 6pm GMT<\/strong> on Wednesday\u00a015 January<\/strong> 2020.<\/strong>\u00a0But we’re past that I hear you say?<\/p>\n

Well that’s ok, because we’re open for late applications, which means you’re still able to submit your application with your five choices like you would do before the above deadline!<\/p>\n

Providing a reference<\/strong><\/p>\n

We recommend providing a reference with your application. If you\u2019re unable to provide this before submission, continue to submit your application but please bear in mind that a reference will be necessary for us to provide a decision.<\/p>\n

Your referee(s) should know you well enough to write about you and to indicate whether you are suitable for the course. We cannot accept references from family, other relatives or friends.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re at school, college or university, or you\u2019ve left recently, you should ask your tutor to provide this. If you are applying independently, ask your previous school\/college or organisation registered with UCAS. Alternatively, ask your current or previous employer, careers advisor or senior colleague.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s a really helpful video from UCAS showing how to request a reference here.<\/a><\/p>\n

What should I include in my personal statement? <\/strong><\/p>\n

We understand that writing your personal statement can be difficult, try to think creatively about how to present yourself and really make your application stand out and most importantly, be you!<\/p>\n

Here are some top tips of what to include from our current students:<\/p>\n