How to Apply

The closing date for applications for all long courses for September 2010 entry is Monday 23rd August 2010 - please note that this does not include Social Work.

 

For all courses, students can download an application form from this website or request a hard copy of the application form to be sent to them.

If you do not complete your application in full it will be returned to you. You must include the full and correct contact details of two references. It is courtesy to ask your referee if you can use them. Do not use friends, family members, persons who you live with or your Doctor as a reference.

Ensure that you complete the personal statement sections in full.

Downloading an application form

To download an application form for any higher education course click here.  

To download a Certificate of Higher Education (any subject)/ Foundation Degree (any subject) /BA (Hons) English Studies: Creative Writing and Critical Practice/ BA (Hons) Social Science: Sociology, Politics and Economics/BA (Hons) International Labour and Trade Union Studies / BA (Hons) History with Social Science application form click here.

For help and assistance contact the Academic Registrar on 01865 517832 or email enquiries@ruskin.ac.uk 

Requesting a hard copy of an application form

To request a hard copy of any of the application form ring 01865 554331 or email enquiries@ruskin.ac.uk. Please state which course you would like to apply for.

All hard copies of the application forms need to be returned to:

Academic Registrar
Ruskin College
Walton Street
Oxford
OX1 2HE

Applying through UCAS

For all full time undergraduate higher education courses students may also apply through UCAS. If you are applying through UCAS you do not need to make a direct application. Formal applications may be submitted to UCAS between mid September and early January. To do this you need to visit www.ucas.com 

You can only apply through UCAS if you want to study on a course full time. If you wish to study part time you should make a direct application to Ruskin College.

Ruskin College does not take part in UCAS Clearing.

UCAS Codes  

Ruskin College Institution Code - R90

Course Codes

Certificate of Higher Education in Combined Studies - Y001

Certificate of Higher Education in History - V100

Certificate of Higher Education in Law - M100

Certificate of Higher Education in Women's Studies - L321

Foundation Degree in Professional Trade Union Practice - L213

Foundation Degree in Care Management - L510

BA (Hons) Youth Work - L590

BA (Hons) Social Work - L500

BA (Hons) English Studies: Creative Writing and Critical Practice - QW38

BA (Hons) Social Science: Sociology, Politics and Economics - L001

BA (Hons) History with Social Science - V101

 

How does the application process work at Ruskin College?

1.    Once the College has received your completed Application Form we will contact you by post or email to let you know. If you do not hear from the College saying that we have received your application within two weeks please contact the Academic Registrar (01865 517832, hjones@ruskin.ac.uk).

2.    When you send in your completed Application Form you need to ensure that you attach the correct postage. Not attaching the correct postage can mean that the processing of your application form is delayed by up to four weeks

3.    Once received, your application will be checked to make sure it has been completed in full. Incomplete applications will be returned.

4.    Your Application Form will then be passed onto the Admissions Tutor for the course you have applied for. They will review your application.

5.    The Admissions Tutor will decide if they would like to invite you in for an interview. If you are asked to come in for an interview you must attend. Places are not offered to applicants who have not attended an interview. In rare circumstances the College may allow you to take part in a phone interview (if you are an overseas student for example). You will not be able to take part in a phone interview if you are applying for a place on the Social Work or Youth Work courses.

6.    If you are not asked in for an interview you will be sent a letter offering advice on what you should do next. For example, you may be advised to attend some preparatory short courses, complete an Access Course or carryout some work experience.

7.    You will be given at least five days notice if you are to be asked in for an interview. If you are unable to attend, please inform the College as soon as possible. Failure to do so may affect your application and you may not be offered an alternative date.

8.    Social Work or Youth Work interviews usually take all day. You will be required to take part in a series of interviews (on your own and in a group) and take part in a number of tests. If you are asked in for one of these interviews you will be told clearly what you will be expected to do during the day prior to the interview. After you interview you will be told when you will be informed of the decision. This may be a couple of weeks later.

9.    MA courses and all other course interviews (not Social Work, Youth Work or Community Development) usually take 30-45 minutes. During these interviews you will be asked a series of questions about why you want to return to study, why you are interested in the subject you have applied for, what you have studied previously, your interests, any difficulties you may have with returning to study and what your aspirations are after you have finished studying at Ruskin. This interview will also be your opportunity to ask any questions that you may have. You will be informed within a week of your interview of the decision.

10.    For all courses, if you have not been offered a place after your interview you will normally be advised on what you should do next so that you can re-apply to the College at a later date.

11.    All offers made (any course) will be conditional upon you providing evidence that you have made arrangements for financial support and will also be subject to the College receiving:

•    Two satisfactory references

•    Medical clearance (this will be explained clearly in your offer letter)

•    Satisfactory enhanced CRB check (for Social Work and Youth Work)

•    Probationary first term (not MA students)

12.    The College may impose additional conditions such as attending a short course.

13.    As soon as you have received you offer letter you should make an application to the Adult Bursary Scheme (for full-time Certificate of Higher Education courses), or to your local education authority (LEA) for all other undergraduate courses, for assistance with your tuition fees and maintenance. Your offer letter will explain clearly what you should do.

14.    Once you have fulfilled all the conditions of your offer the College will normally send you an unconditional offer letter. (Occasionally, students are enrolled conditionally).

15.    Joining Instructions will be sent to you during the summer. It is extremely important that you return these completed to the College as soon as possible.

16.    Students who have not fulfilled the offer conditions and have not returned their joining instructions will not be allowed to enrol on their course in September.