Here to support you
We understand that thinking about going to university can be a bit daunting to get your head around, so we're here to help guide you through the process, whether it’s by highlighting the key dates you need to know or offering you top tips and guidance to support you in finding your ideal course and university.
What to do and when
Our top tips for choosing the right uni
Make a list of possible courses and universities you’re interested in
Think about what subjects you enjoy now, what you would like to learn about at a higher level, and what your future career goals are. This will help you decide on your priorities, and once you have an idea, you can do your research and look into more course details such as module choices and flexibility.
Make a list of what you want from a university
Think about whether you want to stay close to home or move further away, set out the sports or social activities you would like to get involved in and create an ideal list of what you would need and what it would be great to have. Once you have this, you can start comparing universities and start to think about where you see yourself fitting in.
Visit universities
There’s no better way to get a feel for a university than stepping onto its campus. See our campus in full swing at an open day or by taking a tour, guided by current students. You'll have the chance to get hands on at course taster sessions, tour our fantastic facilities and accommodation, and ask all the questions to help you decide if you could feel at home at Herts!
Chat to current university students
What could be more insightful than chatting one on one with actual university students? You’ll be able to find out all about their experiences, what they love about their university or their course, and they’ll happily give you advice on things they may have wished they had known before applying or studying at university.
Look after your wellbeing
Don’t forget to look after yourself, and get the support you need from family and friends. Making a big life decision doesn’t have to be done on your own!
Rest assured that it's not too late to apply to start university this September
If you’ve already submitted a UCAS application but aren’t holding any offers, you can apply via UCAS Extra from 28 February. If not, you can still submit a new UCAS application now to beat the rush of Clearing. That means there’s still time to get yourself a university place for this September.
Your questions answered
UCAS Extra is another chance for you to gain a place at university. If you used all five of your choices on your original UCAS application and you’re not holding an offer, you’ll be able to add another choice using Extra from 28 February.
If you did not use all your choices in your initial application, you don't need to use Extra, you can just sign into your application and add another choice, as long as it’s before 4 July, and you’ve not accepted or declined any offers.
If you haven’t already applied yet, you can still submit a new UCAS application now to beat the rush of Clearing.
Visit our course pages to learn more about entry requirements, from what A level, BTEC or T Level results you need, and if your chosen course has any specialist requirements you’ll need to meet.
Scholarships
We offer a range of non-repayable scholarships recognising academic achievements and individual talents to support you during your studies.
Bursaries
We offer a £1,500 means-tested bursary scheme to help you with the costs associated with going to university. Eligibility is based on your household income.
Head on over to our application guide to find out more about applying to Herts via UCAS.
If you’ve made an application for a non-interview/portfolio course and submitted all of the relevant information needed, you will usually hear back from us with a decision in 10 working days. If we have to request any further information from your application, we will provide an update within 10 working days of receiving the requested information.
If you’ve applied to a course that requires an interview/portfolio, we will contact you within 10 working days of applying to confirm your next steps (either arranging an interview or requesting your portfolio). After your interview or portfolio review, you will hear back from us within a decision within 10 working days of your interview date/ portfolio submission.
If you want to find out more about your chosen course or what it’s like studying at Herts, you can always message our current students who will be happy to share their experiences with you.
If you need to discuss anything more specific, you can email our friendly team on ask@herts.ac.uk