When will I hear back?
We aim to provide a decision or interview according to the dates provided below, but there may be circumstances where a decision will take longer, for example, if an application for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is made as part of the application process. See notes below.
Semester 2 - 2025/26
Decision / interview notification to end of January 2026 (Semester 2 start)*
| Application received | Interview notification/decision |
|---|---|
| by end September | end November |
| by end October | end December |
| by end December | end January |
|
Late applications that come through in January |
Only if places are available on the programme and if all required documentation is provided in a timely manner to be able to be processed before the course start date. |
*This is for Direct applications only, we do not accept UCAS applications for Semester 2
Semester 1 - 2026/27
Decision/interview notifications to end July 2026
| Application received | Interview notification/decision** |
|---|---|
| by 14 January | end March |
| 1 February to end February | end April |
| during March | end May |
| during April | end June |
| during May and June | mid July |
If you applied via UCAS:
- By 14 January 2026, you will receive a decision from us by the UCAS deadline of 13 May 2026.
- Between 14 January and 30 June 2026, you will receive a decision from us by the UCAS deadline of 15 July 2026.
Decision/interview notifications 1st July onwards
Decision/interview notifications 1st July onwards
- Applications received from 1 July onwards will be notified of a decision/interview by mid August at the latest, but it is likely you will receive a decision well before that date.
- UCAS Applications received after 30 June will be dealt with through Clearing.
Applicant response deadlines
Applicant response deadlines
- Applicants who have received decisions on all their applications by 13 May should respond by 3 June. UCAS Applicants will be declined by default on this date.
- Applicants who have received decisions on all their applications by 15 July should respond by 22 July. UCAS Applicants will be declined by default on this date.
Notes
Notes
**Please be aware that for some courses where selection events are held, and where a large volume of applications are received (PGDE, Nursing, Oral Health Science) that a slightly later response date may apply, but you will receive a decision by the UCAS deadlines of 13 May/15 July 2026**
The dates / deadlines / interview / notification periods discussed on this page rely on the applicant:
- providing the correct information on their application form
- including any additional documents we have asked for such as passports, English Language and other certificates
- attending or responding to any invitations to interview.
The university aims to acknowledge an application within 5 days of receipt.
- UCAS deadlines are set by UCAS and are therefore out with our control.
- Direct deadlines are set by the university. If there are any issues with meeting a direct deadline, then please contact us using the details provided in your offer letter.