Before you arrive

Enrolment is carried out in two stages.  The first part is completed online.  The second is completed onsite, where we verify your identity and you obtain your student ID card.

You will receive an email from Admissions asking you to complete the initial stage:

1. Complete your online enrolment task
2. Upload copies of your qualifications.

You will be guided through the process, but you might want to prepare the following documents so you have electronic copies to hand when you request them:

• a current form of photographic identification (e.g. passport or driver’s licence)
• all academic certificates you have achieved to date
• non-academic certificates you have achieved to date.

Once you’ve completed the initial stage, you’ll be invited to an onsite enrolment session during the first week of your term.

• If you're living away from home, either in halls or in a private let, don't forget to pack the following essentials. Please note this list is not exhaustive.
• Your laptop and/or tablet, plus case, mouse and any other bits of kit.
• Chargers for your electronics.
• Power adaptors if you're an international student.
• Towels and bedding.
• Kitchen equipment: this will vary depending on your culinary prowess, but might include crockery (plates, bowls, mugs, cups, glasses), cutlery (knives, forks, spoons), bottle opener, chopping board, cheese grater, chopping knives, colander, corkscrew, baking tray, kitchen scissors, a couple of saucepans with lids, frying pan, casserole dish, masher, measuring jug, microwaveable bowl, tea towels, tin opener, wooden spoons.
• Something special from home – if you're feeling homesick, having a few of your own keepsakes around you can really make a difference.

Download our interactive packing checklist (PDF)

If you’re living in Halls, we can help set you up with bedding, kitchen equipment and other supplies before you arrive.  Just get in touch.

If you have a physical disability, long-term health condition, sensory impairment, autistic spectrum condition, mental health condition or a Specific Learning Difference such as dyslexia, you may be entitled to some support to access your course and make the most of your time here.

Our Disability Adviser, Emma Catlow, is looking forward to welcoming you and making sure that you have everything in place that you need. If you haven't already been in touch with her then please make contact by emailing us  as soon as you can

If you’re concerned that your disability or other health condition may put you more at risk from Covid-19, and you haven’t already completed a risk assessment, please contact us as soon as possible.