How to Apply

You can apply directly by simply finding the course you are interested in studying and clicking the apply online button below.

You can complete our online application form at any time throughout the year.

Before you apply

Before continuing with your application, please have the following information ready:

  • Your email address
  • Your home and mobile phone numbers
  • Your address and postcode
  • The last school or college you attended and the dates you attended

Read about our application process here

Apply online

  • Click the button below
  • Find the course you would like to apply for
  • Click the button to apply
  • Complete your application online
Choose your course – Apply online

You only need to apply once and complete one application form, even if you are applying for more than one course.

Our Enquiries Team are here to assist you with completing your online application should you require it.

Email: ucr@rotherham.ac.uk
Phone: 01709 722806

Apply through UCAS

You can apply for some of our courses via UCAS, these include BA (Hons), BSc (Hons), Foundation Degrees, HNCs and HNDs.

Visit: www.ucas.com/students/apply

To find our courses either enter the centre code ‘R52’, ‘University Centre Rotherham’ or ‘RNN Group’.

Important dates for 2026/27 cycle:

  • 2nd September: Completed undergraduate applications can be submitted to UCAS.
  • 14th January: (18:00 UK time) Equal consideration date for applications for most undergraduate courses.
  • 26th February: Extra opens. If you’ve used all five choices and are not holding any offers, you may be able to add another choice in your application.
  • 4th July: Last day to add an Extra choice in your application.
  • 5th July: Clearing opens, Clearing opens for eligible applicants, and vacancies are displayed in UCAS’ search tool.

OVER 90% OF OUR STUDENTS FELT IT WAS EASY TO ACCESS SUBJECT SPECIFIC RESOURCES WHEN THEY NEEDED THEM, WHICH IS 5% ABOVE THE NATIONAL AVERAGE.

National Student Survey 2023-2024

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The Application Process

1. Search

Find a course that interests you. Why not visit us at one of our open events where you can speak to our tutors and look at our facilities.

2. Apply

You can apply for some of our courses via UCAS, or you can apply through our website where you can complete an application form at any time throughout the year

3. Interview

You will be invited to an interview to ensure that the course is right for you. During your interview, you’ll meet the teaching team and can ask any questions and discuss any Additional Learning Support requirements. You may also be required to bring along proof of your qualifications, a portfolio of work and/or audition as part of your interview process.

    Your English and maths skills may also be assessed to identify any additional support you may require to be successful on the course, with this there will also be an opportunity for you to disclose any additional learning support that you may require. Depending on the type of support you may require, you may be invited to meet a member of the Additional Learning Support team.

    4. Offer

    If you are successful at the interview stage, you’ll receive either an unconditional or conditional offer for a place on the course. A conditional offer may be subject to exam results and references.

    We aim to widen participation and fair access and welcome applications from students of all backgrounds, find out more about contextual admissions.