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How to Apply

Please note that the processes below apply to both new students and current City and Islington College students who are progressing from a lower level course.

Full-time Foundation Degree and full-time HND courses, starting in September 2013

To apply for a full-time Foundation Degree course or a full-time HND course, you will need to submit your application via UCAS

Courses awarded by our partner universities (City University London and London Metropolitan University) are listed on UCAS under the partner university, with the exception of Public Service Management FdA which is listed under City and Islington College.

For guaranteed consideration, you need to apply by:

- January 15^th
- March 24^th for some art and design courses (including our Fashion with Textiles FdA and Photography FdA)

After these dates, applications received until June 30^th will be considered if course places are still available.

Applications received by UCAS after June 30^th will be entered into Clearing. More information about Clearing can be found at www.ucas.com/students/nextsteps/clearing/index.html

Once UCAS have received your application, they will forward it to our Higher Education Admissions Team.

International students click here

What happens once we receive your application from UCAS?

1. Your application will be processed by our admissions team and forwarded to the centre(s) that runs your course.

2. We will contact you by email, phone or letter to invite you arrange an interview. In some instances a decision may be made based on the information that you have put on your application, and in these cases, an interview will not be required.

3. If your application/interview is successful, we will offer you a place on the course. The offer may be unconditional or conditional depending on whether you meet the course entry criteria. More information will be given to you at this stage.

4. UCAS will then be updated to reflect your offer and they will notify you of this. You can then accept your offer via UCAS. Depending on when you applied, you will need to respond to our offer by a specific date.

Information about this will be displayed on UCAS Track

You may find our Frequently Asked Questions useful if you would like more information about the UCAS application process.

Part-time Foundation Degree and part-time HNC courses, starting in September 2013

You can apply directly to City and Islington College for part-time Foundation Degree and part-time HNC courses by completing an online form. You can do this by selecting a course and following the instructions.

Need Help?

If you need more help with your online application, have a look at the Key Steps to Applying Online [PDF] or contact us on 020 7700 9200 or hedegrees@candi.ac.uk

Applicant Log in

If you have started your online application and selected 'Save and Log Off' you can continue your application by logging back in.

If you have already finished your application, you can view your application progress online.

Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA)

To apply for the Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA), please contact Theresia Julien on Theresia.Julien@candi.ac.uk or 020 7704 7204

How to Enrol

The following applies to full-time and part-time students, and international students.

For Business Management HNC, Photography HND, Graphic Design HND and Music Production HND

You will be invited to enrol at City and Islington College on specified dates and times at your site of study, and will complete a City and Islington College enrolment form.

You must bring the following with you on the day of your enrolment:

1) Passport or any other form of proof of residency listed below:

- Birth Certificate
- Certificate of Naturalisation
- Travel Document
- Valid UK Visa/Entry Clearance
- Residence Permit
- Immigration Status Document
- Home Office Letter
- ARC Card and Home Office Letter with date asylum was applied for
- Or any other relevant documents as proof of current Residency status.

2) Original Exam Certificates or Results Slips of qualifications you have.

3) A Student Loan Letter, if you have been approved a student loan. Apply for a Student Loan

4) Fees, if you are self–funded and not getting a student loan (Note: A direct debit payment plan can be set up for self-funded learners, therefore please bring your bank details).

For Foundation Degrees awarded by London Metropolitan University

Year 1 (New students)

Once you have accepted your offer of a place on UCAS, you will receive an enrolment letter from City and Islington College with enrolment dates and requirements.

You will enrol at London Metropolitan University on an allocated date and time. If a conditional offer was made, your exam certificates will be required as proof that conditions have been met. Once enrolled, you will receive a London Metropolitan University ID card.

Once successfully enrolled at London Metropolitan University, you will need to enrol at City and Islington College on the allocated date and time at your site of study. You will then receive your City and Islington College ID card.

For Foundation Degrees awarded by City University London

Year 1 (New students)

You will receive an email from City University London with your online login details and instructions of how to enrol online.

You will receive an enrolment letter from City and Islington College with enrolment dates and requirements.

Once successfully enrolled at City University London, you will need to enrol at City and Islington College on the allocated date and time at your site of study, and you will complete a City and Islington College enrolment form.

You must bring the following on the day of your enrolment:

1) Passport or any other form of proof of residency listed below:
- Birth Certificate
- Certificate of Naturalisation
- Travel Document
- Valid UK Visa/Entry Clearance
- Residence Permit
- Immigration Status Document
- Home Office Letter
- ARC Card and Home Office Letter with date asylum was applied for
- Or any other relevant documents as proof of current Residency status.