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School of Informatics

How to apply

Entrance Requirements

Our typical conditional offer for applicants taking GCE A Levels is 320 UCAS tariff points excluding key skills (eg BBB or BBC plus extra AS at grade C). When making a decision we evaluate all aspects of the application, such as the personal statement, reference and relevant work experience, not solely exam grades.

Science, technology and mathematics subjects are preferred, and at least one such subject should be offered; though all subject combinations will be considered on their merits. We are happy to make unconditional offers to applicants who already hold suitable qualifications.

We welcome applicants offering other qualifications such as the BTEC National Diploma in relevant subjects (a typical offer is DDM) and the International Baccalaureate (29 IB points), again taking subject profile, personal statement etc into account.

We usually require applicants to present at least 18 units (eg three A levels) or equivalent.

We do not accept GCEs in general studies or in any foreign language that is the first language of the applicant.

We have a minimum requirement of Grade C in GCSE English and GCSE Mathematics.

Key skills will not usually form part of conditional offers, but will be taken into account if the applicant falls short of the stated offer.

Overseas and non-standard qualifications and applications from mature students will be considered on an individual basis. Although we aim to be flexible, decisions will be made on the basis of equivalence to our GCE intake.

Full details of Admissions Policy are online.

English Language requirements

If your first language is not English, we will require evidence of your English language proficiency.

TOEFL: 550 (paper-based)
TOEFL: 213 (computer-based)
TOEFL: 80 (internet-based)
IELTS: 6.0 or above.

Candidates with international qualifications may be required to undertake a suitable foundation course in order to be eligible for study at City. Members of the University's International Office regularly travel overseas to attend education exhibitions to advise students thinking of coming to study at the University. You can find details of the events at which we will be represented on our webpage http://www.city.ac.uk/international/visit_schedule.html

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Making an Application

All applications should be made through UCAS, the Universities Central Admissions Service. The institution code for City University is C60. The course codes are detailed below. If you are applying from within the UK, your school or college will hold a supply of UCAS forms and will be able to advise you on the application process. If you are applying from outside the UK, your school may hold forms. Alternatively, you can contact your local British Council Office or contact UCAS directly to obtain your form. It is strongly recommended that you apply before the closing date of 15 January of the year of entry. Applications received after this date will be considered depending on the availability of places.


UCAS codes

BSc (Hons) Business Computing Systems, G422
BSc (Hons) Computer Science, G400
BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence, G4G7
BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Games Technology, G490
BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Music Technology, G4J9
BSc (Hons) Information Systems, G501
BSc (Hons) Software Engineering, G600


UCAS contact details

UCAS
Rosehill
New Barn Lane
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire GL52 3LZ
tel: +44 (0) 870 1122211 (Customer Service Unit)
tel: +44 (0)1242 222444 (Switchboard)
e-mail: app.req@ucas.ac.uk
www.ucas.ac.uk

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Contacting Us

You can contact our Undergraduate Admissions Team as follows:

Undergraduate Admissions Team
School of Informatics Programmes Office
City University, London,
Northampton Square,
London EC1V 0HB,
England UK.

Tel: +44 (0)20 7040 8406
Fax: +44 (0)20 7040 8587
Email: ugenquire@soi.city.ac.uk

If you are enquiring about the progress of an application you have made through UCAS, please remember to provide your UCAS application number.

Please get in touch - we are happy to answer your questions. We look forward to hearing from you!

General information about the University including fees, general entry requirements, accommodation and social and welfare services, is given in the Undergraduate Prospectus, which is available from the Academic Registry (tel: +44 (0)20 7040 8029), registry@city.ac.uk or the main University website (www.city.ac.uk).

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Fees and Funding

Information about fees and funding can be found at http://www.city.ac.uk/study/money/undergraduate/index.html
Information about payment of tuition fees can be found at www.city.ac.uk/finance/student_info/payingfees.htm

Note for Applicants who already hold a HE qualification and are applying for another HE course at an Equal or Lower Level Qualification
UK/EU students who already hold a Higher Education qualification and are applying to start another Higher Education course at an equivalent or lower level (ELQ) will no longer be eligible for support in the form of a grant from HEFCE towards their tuition. This means that the University will have to charge these students the full tuition fee for their course. The exact fee will vary by course. You are advised to contact your admission tutor to discuss the fees.

 Note that the BCS Student Bursary scheme is not available for entry 2010.

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Accommodation

 Information on accommodation can be found at www.city.ac.uk/study/accommodation/index.html


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Services for Disabled Students

 The University has a policy to promote opportunities for disabled people. Applicants with disabilities or long-term health problems are advised to contact Disability Services on +44 (0)20 7040 0246, to discuss their individual requirements.

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Equal Opportunities
City University has an equal opportunities policy and a code of practice on equal opportunities for students. Copies of the policy and code of practice are available from the Academic Registry.

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