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When to make your Application
For 2025 entry, the “on time” application deadline is 6pm on 29th January 2025. Applicants can still apply after this date and we would encourage them to do so if they have missed the deadline, but ideally they should aim to apply before this date.
You can also apply through Extra or Clearing after the “on time” application deadline. Any applications made in July, August and September will go into clearing.
It is important to stay on top of all of the different deadlines, here are the key dates in the UCAS calendar:
We accept applications throughout the academic year and we continue to give all applications equal consideration until either results day in August, or when the course is full.
How to make your Application
Like any university, to apply for a degree course you’ll need a UCAS account. It’s easy to set up your UCAS account and the application form is straight forward. To begin the process go to www.ucas.com and choose the option to apply for an Undergraduate course. Here you will be asked which course you are applying for (a maximum of 5). You’ll also need to add your qualifications, write your personal statement and include your reference.
The application fee charged by UCAS for 2025 entry is £28.50 for up to five choices.
Free school meals application fee waiver: For the 2025 cycle, if you have been in receipt of free school meals at some point during the last six years (during your secondary education) up until the end of your final year, you will be eligible to have your application fee waived. Further information on this can be found on the UCAS website.
If you’re unsure what to put in your Personal Statement, click here to get some help.
UCAS Points
Offers will be made in the form of UCAS points. These can be gained via a number of qualifications, for example:
- BCC or above at A2 Level
- DMM or above at Extended Diploma Level
- M or above at UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma Level
- A proven interest in this area
If you’re unsure how many points you have you can use the UCAS tariff calculator.
Remember that qualifications such as Graded Examinations in Music Performance and Arts Award (Gold) can also count towards your UCAS points – check the tariff calculator!
All applicants are expected to have at least a Level 4 or grade ‘C’ in GCSEs Maths and English Language or equivalent. Non-UK applicants will need to have an English Language qualification at International Level B2 or higher, such as an IELTS of 6.0 or better (with no component below 5.5). Students with equivalent qualifications will also be accepted.
Entry criteria for International students will vary. Please see International Students for full details.
Futureworks is able to accept any applications from applicants who require a Student Visa (formerly called Tier 4 Visa) to study in the UK. Please see International Students for full details.
UCAS Codes
You’ll need to know the UCAS code for your course in order to apply. These are:
F98
Institution Code
The institution code for Futureworks is ‘F98’. Previously our courses were listed under UCLAN as this is our validating university. You must now apply directly to Futureworks.
J9W3
BSc (Hons) Audio Engineering & Production
WJ39
BA (Hons) Music Production
G2A5
BSc (Hons) Game & Interactive Audio
W614
BA (Hons) Visual Effects
P313
BA (Hons) Post Production for Film & TV
F3M6
BA (Hons) Independent Filmmaking
W216
BA (Hons) Digital Animation with Illustration
I620
BA (Hons) Game Art
WG24
BA (Hons) Games Design
Unconditional Offers
A conditional offer means you will still need to meet our entry requirements in order to secure your place on the course. The conditions of your offer will be stated as part of your offer. If you do not meet these requirements, you may not be able to join us to study.
We make conditional offers to make sure that applicants are capable of studying at the required level and will be able to succeed academically. We also make conditional offers to applicants who need additional requirements, such as a visa or a reference.
Most Futureworks applicants will receive a conditional offer.
With an unconditional offer, you have guaranteed your place on the course, as you have already achieved sufficient grades, qualifications or experience. You’ve already met the entry requirements and your place is secured.
We only make unconditional offers to applicants who have already completed their entry qualifications and achieved the required results or have demonstrated the required industry experience (for mature students). Please note that applicants will still need to provide evidence of the required qualifications upon enrolment.
Cancelling your Application
If you wish just to cancel your application to Futureworks, you can do this by logging into your UCAS track and cancelling Futureworks as a choice. You can only do this if we have not yet sent you an offer. If we have sent you an offer and you wish to cancel your application to us, you can reject the offer on your UCAS track. If you accept your offer and then decide you wish to withdraw your application to us, you will need to call the Admissions department on 0161 214 4602 and ask them to release you from your offer.
Replying to Offers
If your application is successful we will invite you to attend an interview. We do this so that we can assess your suitability for the course, and also to make sure you’re sure that Futureworks is the right place for you.
Your offer may be made on an unconditional basis, or with conditions attached. You’ll need to meet those conditions in order to start the course. Details of your offer are sent through UCAS, so you will need to check this on your UCAS account when you log in.
If your offer requires you to attain certain grades at A-Level (or equivalent) you’ll need to send in proof of these to our Admissions team.
There will be a deadline attached to your offer and it essential that you reply to your offer before the deadline. Your deadline will be clearly shown in your UCAS account.
If you have applied for more than one course, you should select your preferred course Firm (F) choice. If your Firm choice is conditional, you can select another course as your Insurance (I) choice. You should then mark any other offers you have received as Declined (D).
Contact Us
You can phone us on 0161 214 4602, or email [email protected]
See our FAQ section for additional information.
Confirming Your Place
When you get your results, you should log into your UCAS account to ensure that they have been received by us and that your place has been confirmed.
If your place is not showing as confirmed, then you should contact us and arrange to have your results set to us.
You should also make sure that your contact details are up to date on UCAS in case we need to contact you.
If you didn’t get the results that you had hoped for, then simply call us. We may still be able to fit you in, if not on your chosen course, then maybe on an alternative course.
If we can make you a new offer, we will let you know and make a new offer to you via UCAS. You will then need to reply to your new offer on your UCAS account, but you will only have a few days to accept the new offer.
After all that, you will be sent a letter via your UCAS account shortly after your place is confirmed.
Contact Us
You can phone us on 0161 214 4602, or email [email protected]
Applying through Clearing
If you want to apply for a course via clearing, you’ll need to talk to us first to discuss your application – we will then ask you to complete your application through UCAS and add the course as a clearing choice via UCAS Track. You should only add the course as a clearing choice if you have already been made a clearing offer by us, otherwise there will be a delay in your application.
If you have any questions about applying through clearing, or making a late application, please call us on 0161 214 4602 or email [email protected].
Missed the UCAS deadline?
The “on time” deadline for UCAS is 6pm on 29th January 2025.
It’s best to get your application in as soon as possible, but we would encourage you to take the time to make your application the best it can be!
If you’d like to apply please log in to UCAS http://www.ucas.com
For information on Personal Statements and more see https://www.theuniguide.co.uk/advice/ucas-application/what-to-do-if-you-miss-the-15-january-ucas-deadline-and-still-want-to-apply-to-uni
If you’d like to find out more about our courses, life at Futureworks, or talk to our tutors and students, then book yourself on to one of our online open days.
Or call our admissions team on 0161 214 4602 or email them at [email protected]
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Transparency Data
You can find out about the number of applications we have received from UK domiciled applicants, how many offers we made in relation to those applications, how many of those offers were accepted and the number of those who have registered with us by clicking here.
Interviews & Portfolios
If your application is successful, may be invited to interview. Information on this is available on the course pages:
- Audio Engineering
- Music Production
- Game & Interactive Audio
- Visual Effects
- Post Production for Film & TV
- Filmmaking
- Animation & Illustration
- Game Art
- Games Design
Student Finance
Most people apply for tuition fee and maintenance funding through student finance. When you are applying for finance it is important that you apply listing Futureworks as the institution you will be attending to make sure there are no delays with you enrolling with us and receiving your payments on time.