How to apply
We welcome applications from students all over the world and are committed to making the application and admission process as simple as possible. Remember - we are here to help you every step of the way! If you need assistance in any part of your application, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Deadlines for January 2026 intake
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Not from a country listed under the differential evidence requirement |
From a country listed under the differential evidence requirement | |
|---|---|---|
| Deadline for applications to be submitted | 27/11/2025 | 04/12/2025 |
| Deadline for submission of all evidence to demonstrate conditions are met | 08/12/2025 | 15/12/2025 |
| Deadline for compliance interview | 09/12/2025 | N/A |
| Deadline for deposit receipt | 11/12/2025 | 18/12/2025 |
| Target CAS issuance date | 15/12/2025 | 22/12/2025 |
| Induction start date | 12/01/2026 | 12/01/2026 |
| Teaching start date | 19/01/2026 | 19/01/2026 |
| Latest enrolment date | 30/01/2026 | 30/01/2026 |
Deadlines for September 2026 intake
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Not from a country listed under the differential evidence requirement |
From a country listed under the differential evidence requirement | |
|---|---|---|
| Deadline for applications to be submitted | 30/07/2026 | 06/08/2026 |
| Deadline for submission of all evidence to demonstrate conditions are met | 10/08/2026 | 17/08/2026 |
| Deadline for compliance interview | 11/08/2026 | N/A |
| Deadline for deposit receipt | 13/08/2026 | 20/08/2026 |
| Target CAS issuance date | 17/08/2026 | 24/08/2026 |
| Induction start date | 14/09/2026 | 14/09/2026 |
| Teaching start date | 21/09/2026 | 21/09/2026 |
| Latest enrolment date | 02/10/2026 | 02/10/2026 |
Please note: deadlines for PGCE and MA Social Work are earlier, please check your offer correspondence for full information.
Undergraduate and MA Social Work study
Applications for all Undergraduate courses and MA Social Work (UCAS course code L501) must be made online through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). We understand that this can be a complicated process, so we encourage you to either contact us or UCAS directly if you are experiencing difficulties with your application.
Find out how to apply through UCAS.
Key information
Institution Code Name: LHOPE
Institution Code Number: L46
Course codes can be found on our undergraduate course pages.
For September 2025 entry the deadline for the submission of your application form and the supporting documents is:
Students requiring a UK Visa - 8th August 2025 (this may be extended for Undergraduate clearing applicants on a case by case basis)
Students not requiring a UK Visa - 5th September 2025 (subject to change if a course is full or DBS is required)
PGCE study
Applications for all PGCE courses must be made online through the Department for Education (DfE). We understand that this can be a complicated process, so we encourage you to either contact us or DfE directly if you are experiencing difficulties with your application.
For September 2025 entry the deadline for the submission of your application form and the supporting documents is:
Students requiring a UK Visa - 14th July 2025 (subject to change if the course is full)
Students not requiring a UK Visa - 29th August 2025 (subject to change if the course is full)
Applying for a Postgraduate Master’s Degree
To apply for a Postgraduate degree, you should complete the online form using the link below.
Before you complete the form you will need the following documents –
- A scanned copy/photograph of your passport
- A scanned copy/photograph of your academic qualifications
- A scanned copy/photograph of your English Language/Proficiency qualification
- A scanned copy/photograph of any previous UK Visa’s (if applicable)
- Your references (must be dated within last 12 months)
Once you have submitted the online form you will need to send the documents to us by email. You will see the email address when you submit your application form.
If you do not provide the required documents your application cannot be processed.
For September 2025 entry the deadline for the submission of your application form and the supporting documents is:
Students requiring a UK Visa - 8th August 2025
Students not requiring a UK Visa - 5th September 2025
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Postgraduate research study
Applications for postgraduate research degrees are made directly to the University. Full instructions and application forms are available on our postgraduate research pages.
Study Abroad and Exchange Programmes
Please go to our dedicated pages for these Programmes: