As with many countries, the academic year for UK universities starts in September, making it the biggest admission intake of the year with around 80% of students seeking admission during this time.
There are more admission intakes in January and May which provide an opportunity for students who miss the primary intake in September. But if you don’t want to miss out on the start of the academic year in September 2022, read on as we break down the process of applying to universities in the UK this autumn.
This article answers the following questions:
- What are the benefits of applying to the September intake?
- What is the timeline for the September intake?
- What are the deadlines for the September intake?
- What documentation is required?
- How do you stay on top of everything?
- How can Atlantic London help you?
What are the benefits of applying to the September 2022 intake?
September is the primary student intake in the UK for many reasons. All courses and degrees are available during the September intake meaning you’ll have maximum choice of degree and university. You will also be eligible to receive full financial aid and scholarships. Not to mention that you will also be starting your studies with students everywhere, as this admission date is mirrored in countries around the world.
One global student intake means you will bump into students from international universities when you take trips for reading week or during the summer holiday, or even at your local coffee shop – everyone is on a really similar timeline so you can share the highs and lows of breaks and exam season together.
Finally, as a student, there are a heap of student discounts out there waiting to be explored. From travel discounts (buses, trains, tubes, etc) to council tax discounts and retail discounts at your favourite stores. The opportunity to save grows each year as more and more companies offer discounts to students. Visit our website to find out more about student discounts.
What is the timeline for the September intake 2022?
Competition for places during the September intake is pretty high since this is the time when most people are applying to get into university.
This is especially true for international students so you want to apply as soon as possible. You can apply as early as one year prior to your intended course start date, but most people apply 2-5 months before the deadline.
Do you still need to complete or start your application? Don’t worry – you are not too late! Our free specialist university application services will help you with the entire application process, making it quicker and easier for you to apply to your desired university. Get in touch and we will start helping you today.
Does this all seem daunting? You do not have to worry. Our specialist team of education consultants are waiting to help. We’ve helped thousands of prospective students just like you go through all of the steps above and get into the university of their dreams. In fact, 97% of the people that work with us get accepted into the university of their dreams. This could be you too.
What is the deadline for the 2022 September intake?
Applications for the September intake in the UK are now open and the deadline for completing your application is September 30th.
We strongly encourage you not to wait until the last day to start working on your application – as it can be quite a lengthy process.
The deadline for Master’s applications in the UK will depend on the university and degree you are applying for. We recommend applying at least 3 months prior to the program start date to allow enough time for financial aid applications, and making travel and accommodation arrangements.
What documentation is required?
If you wish to apply to the September intake, you will need the following:
- Your Settled/Pre-Settled documentation
- Academic records/degree certification
…and that’s it! Atlantic London can take care of the rest for you. You may – at a later stage – need to provide a CV.
How do you stay on top of everything?
Throughout the application process, there are many documents that are required from you, and this can get confusing. Moreover, losing any of them can cause unnecessary delays and stress, so make sure you keep them together in a folder on your desktop and physical copies just in case.
Make sure you check your emails regularly for any updates on your application. Whenever you receive communication from universities be sure to respond promptly and inform them of your admission decisions within the deadlines.
If you miss or are worried about missing the deadline for September 2022, be aware of the other intakes in January and May of 2023.
How can Atlantic London help you?
Our university application support services help students like you receive an offer without the stress of not knowing what or when to do things. Upon speaking with us, you will be assigned one of our friendly education consultants who will guide you through the entire process and even collect and submit your documents.
Atlantic takes the stress and uncertainty out of applying to universities in the UK. So, if you have settled, or pre-settled status to remain in the UK, get in touch with us and we’ll be happy to help! Your future starts here.
