Learning and Lessons This Week – Students Off Site Next 3 Days – Remote Lessons Via Teams Wed and Thur
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Learning and Lessons This Week – Students Off Site Next 3 Days – Remote Lessons Via Teams Wed and Thur
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Tonight Tuesday 23rd June – New Applicants Evening is Cancelled
Tonight Tuesday 23rd June – New Applicants Evening is Cancelled
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Our Summer Showcase will go ahead as planned on Wed 24th June at 7PM our Theatre has AIRCON
Our Summer Showcase will go ahead as planned on Wed 24th June at 7PM our Theatre has AIRCON
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Woking College Welcome Day going ahead as planned for Friday 26th.
Woking College Welcome Day going ahead as planned for Friday 26th.
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UCAS Applications, Applying to University

Students can apply to a university if they have studied A Levels or BTECs. 

A degree provides preparation for employment in two main ways: Vocational Pathway – some degrees lead directly to careers in specific fields such as social work, teaching, medicine, veterinary science, or law. Transferable Skills – a degree develops a wide range of skills that employers value. These may include critical thinking and problem-solving, effective communication, and digital and research skills. Students also learn time management, organisation, and teamwork, while building adaptability and resilience to handle challenges. These skills are essential across industries, making graduates highly competitive in the job market. 

Many job opportunities are only available to graduates, as employers often use a university degree to filter applicants. 

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All students wishing to apply for university must apply via the UCAS application platform. They will be guided through the UCAS application process with a combination of college events and activities.  Students can book one-to-one appointments with our Careers Guidance Team at any stage during the process. 

At Woking College, we have our own internal deadlines to ensure all UCAS applications can be checked and processed to meet the UCAS deadline. 

Please refer to the UCAS Information Resources below for detailed Woking college process and information 

Most universities operate a policy of ‘first come, first served.’ An early application for any course at any institution optimises the chance of receiving an offer. 

UCAS Conservatoire applications are designed for students applying to specialist music, dance, drama and performing arts institutions. Students who wish to apply via this route complete a separate application on the UCAS platform, this is independent from college. 

Internal Application Deadlines

Please use this  UCAS Deadline Poster 2027.docx  for detailed information. 

 Internal deadlines are below: 

Student Finance England

Tuition Fee Loan

    • What is it? Helps with the cost of tuition fees (approximately £9,250) 
    • You can get a loan to cover the tuition fee your university charges you. 
    • Who can get it? Anyone, it is not means tested/based on household income 
    • How is it paid? Student Finance pays your Tuition Fee Loan directly to the university on your behalf. 

Maintenance Loan

    • What is it for?  Help with living costs- food, accommodation, stationery, travel etc 
    • How much can I get?  The amount depends on where you live, study and your household income. Any full-time student who is eligible for student finance is eligible to receive a Maintenance Loan. 
    • How is it paid? The Maintenance Loan is paid directly into your account, in 3 instalments – at the start of each term. 
    • Do you have to pay the loans back?  
      • Yes, but you don’t start paying anything back until after you finish your degree and only if you are earning approximately £25,000 a year. Payments are made in monthly instalments. 
      • If your salary drops below approximately £25,000 repayments will stop. Any outstanding loan is written off after 40 years from when you finish your degree. 
    • Other sources of financial help – you don’t have to pay any of these back  
    • Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) Helps pay for extra costs a student might have as a result of their disability, mental-health condition or learning difficulty eg dyslexia or dyspraxia. It is paid directly to the university. 
    • University scholarships and bursaries – check individual university websites for details or use this link Careers Bulletin Board 
    •  Financial support at university | Health Careers 
    • More information can be found at: 
    • Martin Lewis’ 6 need-to-knows about ‘Plan 5’ English student finance (moneysavingexpert.com) 
    • Repaying your student loan: How much you repay – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)