How to apply for a Higher National Diploma (HND) or Higher National Certificate (HNC)
Is an HND or HNC right for me?
Before applying please read our undergraduate| qualifications guide.
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How to apply for a full-time HND or HNC at the University of Bolton
The process varies depending on what type of applicant you are and whether you wish to start your course in September or January.
September start for full-time home (UK) applicants
Please apply through UCAS (the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service)| for September entry.
The online application form and guidance notes are available at http://www.ucas.com/students/apply/|. Unfortunately it is not possible to submit a paper based application except under exceptional circumstances.
UCAS
PO Box 28
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL52 3ZA
Tel: 0870 1122211
Web: www.ucas.com|
You can apply for up to 5 courses through UCAS (at the same or different institutions) for a fee of £21. Alternatively, if you only wish to apply for a single course at a single institution then a reduced applicant's fee of £11 is applicable.
You will need the following information to complete your UCAS application form:
Institution Code Name: BOLTN
Institution Code Number: B44
The titles and UCAS codes of our undergraduate courses are listed in our course finder|, our undergraduate prospectus and on the UCAS| website. If you are unsure of the UCAS code for the course you are applying for please contact our enquiry team on 01204 903903 or email enquiries@bolton.ac.uk|
To request a copy of our undergraduate prospectus please visit our prospectus request| webpage.
Visit our UCAS application process guide| for more details about the UCAS application process.
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September start for full-time EU applicants
Please visit our web pages for European Union applicants| for details of how to apply and entry requirements for your country.
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September start for full-time international applicants
International applicants who are resident in the UK can apply online through UCAS| as described above.
The University of Bolton has international representatives in many countries. Please visit our international applicants| webpages for their contact details.
If you reside in a country where the University of Bolton has an international representative you must make your application through their office.
If you reside in a country where the University of Bolton does not have a representative please apply directly to the university.
For advice and help prior to arriving in the UK please contact the Centre for International Relations on on +44 1204 903110 or email international@bolton.ac.uk|.
For further information about living and studying in the UK please contact your local British Council Office - please visit the British Council| website for details.
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January start for full-time home (UK) applicants
If you are a home (UK) applicant please apply directly to the University of Bolton using the standard University of Bolton application form.
Download standard application form |
Download standard application form guidance notes|
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The application form is available in alternative formats. Please contact Student Services by telephone on 01204 903903 or email enquiries@bolton.ac.uk| if you would prefer a paper copy or an alternative format.
Please return your completed application form to Marketing & Recruitment at the address shown below. Please DO NOT send your application form to the department or tutor.
Marketing & Recruitment
University of Bolton
Deane Road
Bolton, BL3 5AB
United Kingdom
Tel: 01204 903903
Email: enquiries@bolton.ac.uk||
Please complete all sections of the application form. Please check the course information to see how many references are required. For most courses we require one reference. This should preferably be an academic reference, but an employer reference will be acceptable if an academic reference is not available.
Visit our direct application process guide| webpages for more information.
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January start for full-time EU applicants
Please visit our web pages for European Union applicants| for details of how to apply and entry requirements for your country.
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January start for full-time international applicants
The University of Bolton has international representatives in many countries. Please visit our international applicants| webpages for their contact details.
If you reside in a country where the University of Bolton has an international representative you must make your application through their office.
If you reside in a country where the University of Bolton does not have a representative please apply directly to the university.
For advice and help prior to arriving in the UK please contact the Centre for International Relations on on +44 1204 903110 or email international@bolton.ac.uk|.
For further information about living and studying in the UK please contact your local British Council Office - please visit the British Council| website for details.
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How to Apply for a part-time HND or HNC at the University of Bolton
Some of the HNDs and most of the HNCs offered by the University of Bolton are available to study part-time. In general part-time courses will start in September, but many also have a January student intake. The application process is the same for part-time study whether you wish to start your course in September or January.
Part-time home (UK) applicants
If you are a home (UK) applicant please apply directly to the University of Bolton using the standard University of Bolton application form.
Download standard application form |
Download standard application form guidance notes|
The application form is available in alternative formats. Please contact Student Services by telephone on 01204 903903 or email enquiries@bolton.ac.uk| if you would prefer a paper copy or an alternative format.
Please return your completed application form to Marketing & Recruitment at the address shown below. Please DO NOT send your application form to the department or tutor.
Marketing & Recruitment
University of Bolton
Deane Road
Bolton, BL3 5AB
United Kingdom
Tel: 01204 903903
Email: enquiries@bolton.ac.uk||
Please complete all sections of the application form. Please check the course information to see how many references are required. For most courses we require one reference. This should preferably be an academic reference, but an employer reference will be acceptable if an academic reference is not available.
Visit our direct application process guide| webpages for more information.
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Part-time EU applicants
Please visit our web pages for European Union applicants| for details of how to apply and entry requirements for your country.
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Part-time international applicants
Please contact the the Centre for International Relations on on +44 1204 903110 or email international@bolton.ac.uk| to find out if you are eligible for part-time study.
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