Once you have submitted your application you will be sent an acknowledgement email telling you that your application has been received.
If your application has been successful, you will then be invited for an interview. You may also receive an automatic offer based on the information provided in your application.
If your application is unsuccessful, we will also let you know.
Remember, different courses have different interview times, so don’t be disheartened if you haven’t heard anything for a few weeks – we will let you know.
Yes, if you apply online, you will need an email address. If you don’t have an email address it’s easy to create one online using Hotmail or Gmail. If possible, please do not use your school email address as once you leave these are deactivated.
Once you register on our site, we will send a link to your email to complete the registration. This link needs to be clicked to complete your application – so don’t miss it. Please check your Junk folder too, just in case the registration email ends up in there.
Once you submit your application to us online you will receive an email acknowledging your application.
Your application may then be reviewed by the department before you are invited for interview or made an offer.
The time frame in which you can expect to hear back can vary from department to department – you may be hear back from us within a week or it may take a few months depending on the area that you apply for.
We will keep you as up to date as possible with the progress of your application.
If you have not completed all sections on your application, the departments may ask for further information before your application can be progressed.
Please ensure you fully complete all sections including work experience and personal statement on the application.
For most courses, you will have to submit your qualifications. Mature students may not need to meet the entry requirements.
This is to help the departments decide if you are applying for the correct level of course.
If you do not know your qualifications, please visit the SQA website to create an account with My SQA, this will allow you to print off a copy of your qualifications or take a screenshot on your phone.
Please note this is not a certificate.
The personal statement section of the application gives you an opportunity to sell yourself on your application.
This section allows you to tell the department about yourself and your reasons for choosing the course. Some courses can have thousands of fantastic applicants so tell us why you really stand out and deserve a place.
The My World of Work website can help you with how to write this, please click here https://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/learn-and-train/tutorial-writing-personal-statement-ucas-or-college-application
Our teaching staff are not in college over the summer break so don’t be disheartened if you don’t hear anything during this time.
Some interviews may be scheduled during this time but the majority of interviews will take place once the staff return mid-August.
Please note that interviews may be arranged at very short notice during this busy period.
Your application may not have been successful for several reasons, such as not meeting the entry criteria, competitive entry, a high volume of applications or having a poor personal statement.
If you need to update your address or any other information on your application after it has been submitted please email admissions@nclan.ac.uk
If you are a returning student you will have to speak with our Student Records team to ensure they have the correct information for your certificates. You can reach them by emailing studentrecords@nclan.ac.uk
Please be aware that you can only apply for three full-time courses.
All we ask is that once you receive an unconditional offer that you withdraw any other applications via your online account.
We will assess residency for all modes of study. This helps us determine what your eligibility might be for course fees and funding. Before or during your time with us, you may be required to give proof of your right to study in the UK such as providing a copy of your passport, birth certificate or other documentation including a share code from www.gov.uk your residence card which shows you live in the UK permanently.
If you need support with that, please contact our Entry Assessment Advisor on 01698 232544/07789722639.
