Admissions

Amy Swanwick Undergraduate Admissions Manager

Admissions at The University of Nottingham Facts and Figures

Around 50,600 applications in total this year Apps per place differ according to the School Physiotherapy - 23 Psychology 10 Chemistry 7 Mechanical Engineering - 10 14% mature applications 22% independent sector; 78% state sector

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Home and EU: Applications, Offers, Places (excluding Nursing)

Year Number of Applications Percentage of applications where offer made

2010

34,769

65%

2011
2012
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38,264
37,667

60%
61%
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Qualifications
A-levels/vocational A-levels Advanced Highers/Welsh Bacc/Irish Leaving International Baccalaureate BTEC Nationals Access/Foundation Programmes Advanced Diplomas Cambridge pre-U International Qualifications
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Admissions at The University of Nottingham Entry Requirements

Differ from School to School (outlined in the prospectus) Non-tariff based GCSEs/key skills/Advanced Extension Award Extended project Unit grades may be used at confirmation if someone has narrowly missed their offer Certification of AS Level results
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Admissions at The University of Nottingham Application Cycle

Main Application Cycle UCAS Extra Confirmation Accepted on chosen course Offered an alternative course Unsuccessful Adjustment Clearing

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Admissions Structure
Central Admissions Office Science, Engineering, Arts, Social Sciences, Law & Education Medicine and PGCE separate Centralised Decision Making Team Make decisions for 32 Schools

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Admissions at The University of Nottingham Decision Making Process

Varies from School to School Information on UCAS application Online questionnaire Medicine, Vet Med and Nutrition Additional tests Law and Medicine Interview Parental experience of HE Contextual Data and widening participation
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Admissions at The University of Nottingham UCAS Application

Personal Statement Why they have chosen a particular subject What interests them about that subject Any relevant experience Gap year/future plans Extra-curricular activities Plagiarism Policy Reference Predicted/actual grades Skills in each subject School policies on examinations Extenuating circumstances
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