Information for undergraduate applicants (Social Sciences)

Can I visit the School of Social Sciences?
We always welcome visitors to the School and should you want to visit then please contact us using the contact details below.

Applicants holding an offer will be invited to attend a departmental visit day.

Alternatively, you may wish to book a place on a campus tour which run on Wednesdays during term time.

When do I make my firm and insurance choice of universities?
It depends on when you made your application and when you receive responses from all the universities to which you applied. UCAS will notify you of when you need to reply to the universities that have made an offer to you. For further details please visit the UCAS site.

I have accepted City University as my firm/insurance choice. When will receive more information?
After accepting City University as your firm or insurance choice you will recieve a letter of confirmation from both City University and UCAS. You will be sent regular e-mail updates from the School throughout the admissions process.

When I receive my exam results, how will I find out if my place is confirmed?
When we receive confirmation of your exam results, we will inform UCAS of the outcome of your application. Please check your UCAS Track account to find out whether your place has been confirmed.

What if I fail to meet the conditions of the offer?
If you have marginally failed to meet the conditions of your offer, we may reconsider your application and offer you a place on the course you want to join if places are available. You should get in touch with the School of Social Sciences either by phone (020 7040 8502) or by emailing socsciug@city.ac.uk.

What happens when my place has been confirmed?
In August you will be invited to register on-line and we will send you details of registration and induction events. Teaching starts on Monday, 26 September 2011 and there will be induction activities in the preceding week.

What is induction week?
In the week before teaching starts a range of activities is organised to help you familiarise yourself with the University and the facilities available to you. You will be provided with essential information on your chosen course and you will also meet your personal tutor. There will also be sessions designed specifically for international students. Details on the induction programme for your course will be sent to you in August but will also be available in our new students section.

Can I defer my year of entry or change my course?
If you wish to change your choice of degree programme or year of entry, please contact our admissions office, details are below. Course entry can be deferred for a maximum of one year. Please note that all course changes and deferrals are subject to places being available.

How much are the tuition fees?
Fees can be found on the individual course webpages.

How do I pay my fees?
You will be required to pay your fees or to have made arrangements to pay your fees either when registering on-line or during induction week.

How do I know whether I will be required to pay the home (UK/EU) or overseas student fees?
The UK Government subsidises students from the UK and EU. Unfortunately this funding is not available to students who are assessed as overseas.

Your fee status is assessed by the University. All universities must determine student's fee status on an individual basis, with reference to the information provided by the applicant on their UCAS form. In some cases additional information may be requested.

Please contact our Central Admissions Office on +44 (0)20 040 8716 or e-mail if you have a query relating to your fee status. Further details can be also be found on our Fees Assessment page.

How can I apply for accommodation?
For full details see University accommodation (includes how to apply for a place in University accommodation).

First year undergraduate students meeting the conditions below are guaranteed a place in University accommodation:

• You must firmly accept via UCAS an unconditional or conditional offer from City University before 15 May.
• Completed application forms for University accommodation must be received by the Student Centre by 15 May.
• You must be resident outside the traditional boundaries of the Greater London area.
• You must be aged 18 years or above at the time of taking up residence in the Hall.

Students are advised to check with the Student Centre regarding the latest information before submitting an accommodation application.

What support is available for prospective and current students with disabilities?
City University has a dedicated Learning Success team to offer advice and assistance in securing support to prospective and current students with disabilities and specific learning difficulties such as Dyslexia.

If you have a disability or dyslexia and have indicated this on your UCAS application form, it is likely that we will contact you prior to your course beginning. This is to ensure that your needs are properly considered and that you have information about the facilities available at City. For further information please call +44 (0)20 7040 0246 or visit City Disabilities Service.

Who do I contact if I have any further questions?

Our contact details are as follows (please state your UCAS number in all queries):

Undergraduate Admission Office
School of Social Sciences
City University
Northampton Square
London
EC1V 0HB

E-mail: socsciug@city.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)20 7040 8502
Fax: +44 (0)20 7040 8580

Please also see the Student Centre for further information on our support services.