Full-time Higher Education courses
To apply for any full-time higher education course at Shrewsbury College, you will need to complete the online UCAS application form. Once you have a list of your course choices, go to www.ucas.com and click on the ‘Apply’ part of the site. You can then click ‘Register/Log in’ to begin the registration process.
If you are an existing Shrewsbury College student, you should apply for your place at the beginning of year 2 of your Level 3 course. Your tutor will take you through the registration process, as there is a special code needed.
Completing the application form:
- You should complete each section of the form, and when finished, click 'pay and send'. At this point, you will be asked to input your credit or debit card details - it costs £28.95 to apply for up to five choices.
- The personal statement is the most important part of the form and is used by HE Tutors to decide on the suitability of applicants for their course.
The UCAS application system for university-level courses opens on 1 September and ends on 14 January each year. You can apply after this deadline, but your application will be classed as late. You should aim to apply as early as possible after 1 September, as the most popular courses fill up quickly.
If you need help in completing your application form, you can contact Paul Kelly or Jodi White, the college's Careers & Progression Advisors, by emailing
You may wish to access the National Careers Service for more in-depth support. If you are currently a Shrewsbury College student, you may book an appointment to speak to Paul or Jodi by dropping in at The Agency or via your Student Support Tutor or Progression Specialist.
Part-time Higher Education courses
Applications for part-time HE courses do not go through UCAS. You can apply online via the course details page for your chosen course. Once the college receives your application, you will be invited to the college for an interview.
For further help on part-time HE courses, please call 01743 653333.