College Deadline - 7th December - Glasgow Kelvin College
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2018/19 UCAS UCAS College Deadline - 7th December
UCAS 2018/19
All applications for full time courses at Universities and Art Schools must go through
UCAS (the University and Colleges Admissions Service). If you are studying an access
course through the Scottish Wider Access Programme please ensure you read the
‘SWAP students ONLY’ section.
Go to ucas.com to register and apply.
How d When you log on for the first time please confirm
oI
apply
? that you are applying “through my school or college”
The College Buzzword for 2019 entry is: glasgowkelvin2019
The College SWAP Buzzword for 2019 entry is: swapwest2019
e re can I
Wh a bout How much
u t You can find a
find o rses? variety of courses does it cost?
cou
on the following
websites:
£18 for one choice
• University Open Days £24 for two-five choices
• UCAS
• PlanIt Plus
• Hotcourses When is the
• Prospects closing date?
The UCAS course search tool is
particularly useful. The college deadline for
completed applications is
Drop-in sessions
What help can I
Friday 7th December 2018.
get? (Please note that although the
The college will hold UCAS drop in UCAS deadline for applications
sessions to help you with your is 15th January 2019 all
application. These take place on a weekly students who wish to apply
basis. Students can attend any campus through the college must
session between 12.30 and 1pm adhere to the college December
regardless if it is your regular place of deadline)
study or not.
s EASTERHOUSE CAMPUS : Thursdays (Room SO3)
s s ion –
s e er
ekly vemb r SPRINGBURN CAMPUS: Wednesdays and Fridays (Room 127a)
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W No
h m be EASTEND CAMPUS: Mondays (Room MF25)
1 3 t e c e
D WEST CAMPUS: Fridays (Room 1/3)
7thUCAS Talks
SWAP
The college will be holding a number of UCAS talks to
outline the application process and allow you to hear Students
from different universities.
The following dates have been arranged:
ONLY
8th October - deadline
Stirling University - Tuesday 9th October
Springburn Lecture Theatre (12.15-1pm) Applications for Oxford,
Strathclyde University - Wednesday 10th October Cambridge, and most courses
Easterhouse Lecture Theatre (12.15-1pm) in medicine, dentistry and
veterinary medicine/science
Glasgow Caledonian University - Thursday 11th
have a UCAS deadline of 15th
October
Eastend Room MF 12 (12.15pm) October 2018. It is therefore
important that you complete
Glasgow Caledionian University - Wednesday 24th your application by 8th October
October to ensure the college has
Springburn Lecture Theatre (12.15-1pm)
enough time to attach your
reference and send your
Higher application to UCAS.
Education day 7th December – deadline
The college will be holding an HE day on Thursday ALL other SWAP students
4th October in the Main Reception area on the should complete their
applications by 7th December
ground floor at the Springburn campus. This will
2018. As a SWAP student you
give students the opportunity to come along and should also request your
meet admissions staff from a number of universities reference from the course tutor.
to find out more about the courses they have to Instead of selecting an
offer and answer any questions. individual referee on the
application, you will instead
Who should do my reference? select your course.
This is usually someone who knows you Students should check all SWAP
academically – If you decide to choose one of your documents regarding UCAS
lecturers you should firstly ask them if this is ok. and personal statements in
During the initial application registration process their preparation for higher
there will also be an opportunity for you to select education material.
the name of your referee. If the relevant person
does not appear in the menu you should leave it
blank and contact Claire McGowan who can help
you further with this section.
cmcgowan@glasgowkelvin.ac.ukTELEPHONE NUMBERS
SCOTTISH UNIVERSITIES
All of the following numbers are general switchboard numbers.
When calling ask for the department which is relevant to you.
Aberdeen Aberdeen 01224 272 000 admoff@abdn.ac.uk
University
Abertay Dundee 01382 308 000 admissions@abertay.ac.uk
University
Caledonian Glasgow 0141 331 3000 undergraduate@gcu.ac.uk
University
Dundee Dundee 01382 383 000 contactus@dundee.ac.uk
University
Edinburgh Edinburgh 0131 221 6000 enquiries@eca.ac.uk
School of Art
Edinburgh Edinburgh 0131 650 1000 sra.enquiries@ed.ac.uk
University
Glasgow Glasgow 0141 353 4500 admissions@gsa.ac.uk
School of Art
Glasgow Glasgow 0141 330 2000 student.recruitment@
University glasgow.ac.uk
Heriot Watt Edinburgh 0131 449 5111 ugadmissions@hw.ac.uk
University
Napier Edinburgh 08452 60 60 40 ugadmissions@napier.ac.uk
University
Queen Edinburgh 0131 474 0000 admissions@qmu.ac.uk
Margaret
University
Robert Gordon Aberdeen 01224 262000 ugoffice@rgu.ac.uk
University
St. Andrews Fife 01334 476161 admissions@st-and.ac.uk
University
Stirling Stirling 01786 473171 admissions@stir.ac.uk
University
Strathclyde Glasgow 0141 552 4400 admissions@strath.ac.uk
University
UWS Paisley 0141 848 3000 admissions@uws.ac.ukPersonal Statement
How to write it
There's no right answer for how to write your personal statement, or any definite formula you should follow – just take
your time and don't worry if it doesn't sound right on your first attempt. Even the best writers in the world redraft their
work.
1. Structure: In the course listings see which skills and qualities the universities or colleges value most. Then structure
your information into an order that's most relevant to them.
2. Style: Write in English and avoid italics, bold or underlining. Use an enthusiastic and concise tone of voice –
nothing too complex – just what comes naturally. Be careful with humour, quotes or anything unusual – you do want
to be individual, but if the admissions tutor doesn't have the same sense of humour as you, it might not work. Get the
grammar, spelling and punctuation right, and redraft your statement until you're happy with it. Proofread and read it
aloud to hear what it sounds like.
3. Format: You can use up to 4,000 characters or 47 lines of text (including spaces and blank lines). We recommend
you write your statement first and then copy and paste into your online application (but watch out for the character
and line count – the processor might get different values because it doesn't count tabs or paragraphs). When you add
to your online application click 'save' regularly because it will time out after 35 minutes of inactivity.
Why you’re interested in the subject Your understanding of the subject and
Find out when it needs to be Why you’ve chosen the course(s)
finished so you can leave what’s required to study it
Why you want to do higher education Your enthusiasm for the subject and any
time to get feedback
Remember you have to write specific areas of interest
it to cover all the courses What you want to do in future with the
you’re applying for, so don’t skills and knowledge you gain
mention a uni or college by And how you’d be an asset to the uni or
Why are you About the college
name applying? subject and
ration
Check uni and college
course(s)
websites to see what skills
re p a
1. P
and qualities they’d like you
to have How your previous studies relate to the
Check List
Make a list of things you course(s)
want to include 2. Wh Relevant aspects of jobs, placements,
at
inclu to
And start drafting early work experience or volunteering
Particularly any positions of
de Skills,
knowledge
responsibility you’ve held
Use these to demonstrate you’re a great
& experience candidate and you have skills and
…if you’re a mature student
s qualities they’re looking for
Say what you’ve done since leaving
ra t hing Other
achievements
xt
3. E add...
school and attributes
If you’ve had a variety of relevant jobs
and experiences, maybe send a CV to Activities or hobbies that show your
interest in the subject
(direct to the universities/colleges, not
to UCAS) Any non-accredited training or
achievements that show your skills
al
Demonstrate how you’ll cope with the
nic
academic work And any qualities you have that set you
Evaluate your experiences and match
e c h apart from other applicants
5. T etails
them up to the course requirements
I
e can
…if you’re an international student 4. Ho d Wher abou
w ut
writ to find o ses?
Say why you want to study in
e it Length – up to 4,000 characters
or 47 lines of text (including cour
the United Kingdom spaces and blank lines that’s
Give evidence of how you can approx 600 words)
successfully complete a higher Make sure you don’t copy from
education course taught in the Structure what you want to include into an order that’s anyone or the internet – our
English language most relevant to the unis and colleges software can detect any
Say if any of your previous Introduction – start with an opening sentence that similarities and could
studies have been assessed in encourages the reader to read on jeopardise your application
English Conclusion – reinforce your commitment, enthusiasm and
skills suited to uni/college life
Give examples of using your Check your grammar, spelling and punctuation – read it
English communication skills aloud to hear what it sounds like
Get plenty of feedback from advisers and family members
And be prepared to redraft it a few times until you’re
happy with it4. Don't copy! Don’t copy anyone else's personal statement or from personal statements posted on the internet. Make
sure your personal statement is all your own work. UCAS screen all personal statements across the Copycatch similarity
detection system. If you are found to have similarity in your personal statement, your application will be flagged, you,
together with your choices will receive an email alert and this could have serious consequences for your application.
5. Get it checked: Guidance staff with in the college can have a look over your personal statement for you. The
statement is your responsibility; however staff are happy to have a read through your work to make sure you are on the
right lines. If you would like a member of staff to do this then please email your statement to ucas@glasgowkelvin.ac.uk.
You will then be given a feedback appointment to go over your work. This service is only available between 1st
November and 30th November 2018. Please indicate which campus you normally attend in your email.
Personal statement advice
If you would like help with your
personal statement this can be
arranged by emailing
UCAS
ucas@glasgowkelvin.ac.uk for an
appointment. The first draft of
your statement must be complete
before the initial appointment.
These appointments must be
made between 1st November –
30th November. The advice and
guidance team can also provide
some relevant literature and
worksheets to help you get
started. Please email
ucas@glasgowkelvin.ac.uk for
more information.
Information you will need...
The name of the person you are
choosing as your referee.
The modules titles and numbers
of your course.
Qualifications from previous study
e.g. other colleges’, school etc.
The University/Universities you
are applying to and the courses
you are applying for.
Details of your employment
history e.g. employers, addresses,
dates in employment etc.You can also read
