Application process

1 - Apply Online

🌟 Ready to Start Studying? Apply Online Today!

Whether you're looking to boost your career, change direction, or explore a new passion—now’s the time to apply for a course that suits you.

✅ How to Apply

1. Find a course you’re excited about.
2. Apply online through our website. 
3. Get a response within 5 working days!
4. All communication from us will be by email.

⚠️ Some courses are super popular and fill up fast—apply early to avoid being placed on a reserve list.

🎓 Don’t Meet the Standard Entry Requirements? No Problem!

We welcome applications from everyone. If you don’t have the usual qualifications, we’ll still consider:

• Your work experience
• Any previous study or training
• Your life experience

Let us know what you've done—we’re here to support your journey.

📅 Important Info & Extras

• 💬 Need help with your application?
• 📆 Application process dates
• 🌱 Are you care experienced or a care leaver?
• 📊 Application Flow Chart
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2 - Interview

🎤 What to Expect at Your Interview 

If you are invited to an interview, we’ll ask you a few questions to get to know you better — your interests, your understanding of the course, and why you want to study it. 

🧠 What Might Be Involved?

Depending on the course, you may be asked to:

• Attend a short interview
• Complete a fitness test
• Take an aptitude test
• Perform an audition
• Submit a written task

👉 See further details on what to expect at the interview.

If you require support when you attend, either for the interview or the aptitude test, written pieces etc, please contact one of the following teams to make arrangements:

💬 Need Support During Your Interview or Assessment?

We’re here to help! If you need support, please contact the relevant team in advance of your interview:

• Learning Difficulties
  📧 additional.support.perth@uhi.ac.uk

• Mental Health or Social, Emotional & Behavioural Conditions
  📧 studentsupport.perth@uhi.ac.uk

📧 After Your Interview

You’ll receive a decision as soon as possible, and we’ll contact you by email.

⏰ Late Applications (August–September)

If you apply late:

• Course availability can change hourly
• You may be asked to complete a task or provide more info, this does not guarantee a place
• You’ll receive follow-up communication confirming:
  • An offer
  • Or a place on the reserve list if the course is full

3 - Application Decisions

📩 Understanding Your Application Outcome

✅ Conditional Offer

You’ve been offered a place—but there’s something you still need to do.

This could include:

• Passing your exams
• Proving your English language level
• Attending a workshop or assessment

🎓 Non-SQA results?
Once you meet your conditions, send us your evidence so we can update your offer to unconditional.

🎉 Unconditional Offer

You’ve met all the conditions—congratulations!
Your place on the course is confirmed.

❌ Unsuccessful Application

If your application wasn’t successful:

• We suggest you contact our Careers Service to explore alternative options

There’s always another path forward—don’t hesitate to reach out!

⏳ Reserve Place

If the course is full, you might be offered a place on the reserve list.

• There’s no set timescale, if a space opens up, we’ll contact you
• If you haven’t heard from us within 2–4 weeks of the course starting, it’s unlikely a place will become available

💡 Tip: Apply early next year to avoid missing out!

4 - Acceptance of place

🎯 What Happens After You Get an Offer?

✉️ Accepting or Declining Your Offer

Once you receive a Conditional or Unconditional Offer, you’ll need to let us know your decision.

Here’s how:

• Reply to your offer on the Applicant Portal
• Contact us directly at PC.ADMISSIONS.perth@uhi.ac.uk 

🎓 Applied through UCAS?
You must respond via UCAS Track.

🧑‍🦽 Need Additional Support?

If you haven’t already told us about any support needs, now’s the time!

📧 Contact our Additional Support Team:
additional.support.perth@uhi.ac.uk

To ensure all support is in place at the earliest opportunity.

💸 Apply for Funding Early!

To make sure your funding is ready in time, apply as early as possible:

• Higher Education (HE) – Apply from March via SAAS
• Further Education (FE) – Apply from June for EMA/Bursary

5 - Turn up on your first day!

🎒 Getting Ready for Your First Day

📧 Induction Letter

Once you’ve accepted your place, you’ll receive an induction letter in July/August.
This will include everything you need to know for your first day—what day and time to attend, campus location, what to bring, and more!

😟 Feeling Nervous or Unsure?

Starting something new can feel overwhelming, and that’s totally okay.
If you're feeling anxious about your first day at UHI Perth, please reach out to our Transitions Team—we’re here to help you feel confident and prepared.