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Undergraduate - Applications-Related Frequently Asked Questions

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Undergraduate - Applications-Related Questions
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What undergraduate (BSc) programmes do you offer at the School of Management?
How can I apply for one of your degree programmes?
What are the entry requirements?
I have changed address, how should I inform you of this?
Once I have been made an offer, can I change degree programme?
When will I receive my timetable?
When can I collect my student/library card?
When will you make a decision on my application?
Can I defer my offer?
I’ve received an offer, what should I do now? 
Can I apply for more than one programme at the School of Management / University of Surrey?
Can I track my application status? 
Can I apply online?
What is the closing date for applications?
How can I contact the admissions team?
Do I have to pay an application fee?
How do I get an offer?
When do I have to meet all my offer conditions?
How many times can I defer my offer?
Is there a closing date for applications?
I have a conditional offer but have not met the conditions, what should I do?
What is the difference between a conditional offer and an unconditional offer?
Who makes the decision on my application?
How can I accept my offer?

What undergraduate (BSc) programmes do you offer at the School of Management?

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We offer the following BSc degree programmes:

BSc (Hons) Accounting and Financial Management
BSc (Hons) Business Management
BSc (Hons) International Hospitality Management
BSc (Hons) International Hospitality and Tourism Management
BSc (Hons) Retail Management
BSc (Hons) Tourism Management

How can I apply for one of your degree programmes?

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In order to apply for one of our undergraduate (BSc) degree programmes you will need to register and apply through UCAS.

What are the entry requirements?

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Offers are usually made on the basis of UCAS Points. Details regarding entry requirements are to be found here:

Undergraduate Entry Requirements

Please click on the relevant link below for the programme you are interested in:

BSc (Hons) Accounting and Financial Management
BSc (Hons) Business Management
BSc (Hons) International Hospitality Management
BSc (Hons) International Hospitality and Tourism Management
BSc (Hons) Retail Management
BSc (Hons) Tourism Management

I have changed address, how should I inform you of this?

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You will need to contact UCAS who will amend their records and advise the University. 

Once I have been made an offer, can I change degree programme?

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This is possible under some circumstances, please contact the Admissions Team at somadmissions@surrey.ac.uk.

When will I receive my timetable?

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You will receive your timetable once you are registered as a student.

When can I collect my student/library card?

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Once you have paid your fees and registered as a student.

When will you make a decision on my application?

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Once we have received your application from UCAS we will usually make a decision within 3-5 working days and this will be communicated to you 24 hours later via UCAS.

Can I defer my offer?

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If you wish to defer your offer please contact the Admissions Team at somadmissions@surrey.ac.uk.

I’ve received an offer, what should I do now?

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If you wish to accept our offer you will need to advise UCAS whether or not you wish to and make the University of Surrey your "Firm" or "Insurance" choice.  Please check with UCAS for the deadline date.  If you do not advise UCAS of your decision, your offer will be automatically "rejected by default".

Can I apply for more than one programme at the School of Management / University of Surrey?

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Yes.  Please apply through UCAS.

Can I track my application status?

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Yes, you will be able to track the status of your application via UCAS ‘track’.

Can I apply online?

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Yes, you can make your application to UCAS online at www.ucas.com.

What is the closing date for applications? 

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Please contact UCAS for closing date information.

How can I contact the admissions team?

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The Admissions Team's details are as follows:

School of Management Admissions Office
University of Surrey
Guildford
Surrey
GU2 7XH
Tel: +44 (0)1483 686300
Fax: +44 (0)1483 686346
Email: somadmissions@ surrey.ac.uk

Do I have to pay an application fee?

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UCAS charges a one-off fee to register with them.   Please see the UCAS website for details.

How do I get an offer?

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The School of Management Admissions Board will review each application on an individual basis.  If you satisfy the entry requirements you will be made conditional / unconditional offer (applicants that are made conditional offers are usually pending final A-Level (or equivalent) results which come out in August of each year).  Once the School of Management Admissions Board have made a decision on your application this will be communicated to you by letter via UCAS within 24 hours of the decision being made.   You can also check whether or not a decision has been made on UCAS ‘track’.

When do I have to meet all my offer conditions?

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You will need to have met the conditions of your offer before you can register as a student.

How many times can I defer my offer?

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You can defer your offer once, for one year.

Is there a closing date for applications?

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Yes, please contact UCAS for the dates. 

I have a conditional offer but have not met the conditions, what should I do?

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Inform the School of Management Admissions Office immediately as we may be able to make you alternative offers. If we are unable to do so, we can defer your offer until the following year, thus giving your more time to meet the conditions.

What is the difference between a conditional offer and an unconditional offer?

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A conditional offer is one that requires you satisfy the entry requirements prior to you starting the degree course in September.  Most commonly, a conditional offer will be made to applicants waiting to sit their final A-Level exams.  An unconditional offer will be made to an applicant who has already satisfied the entry requirements (i.e. has already obtained their A-Level scores (or equivalent) and meet our minimum entry requirements).

Who makes the decision on my application?

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The School of Management Admissions Board.  The Admissions Board constitutes several senior academic staff and administrative staff specifically responsible for admissions.  Each application is assessed on an individual basis.

How can I accept my offer?

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If you wish to accept our offer you will need to advise UCAS whether or not you wish to and make the University of Surrey your "Firm" or "Insurance" choice.  Please check with UCAS for the deadline date.  UCAS will then advise the University of your decision.

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