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Are you ready to take the first step in your creative career?
The process for submitting your application is different depending on your study level and where you’re applying from. Read on for more information about key dates and steps to applying to Norwich University of the Arts.
Looking for postgraduate application steps? View our specific MA application information.
Apply for an undergraduate course at NUA
Looking to apply for an undergraduate course at NUA?
Applications for all our undergraduate courses, BA or BSc courses should be made via UCAS. We welcome applications throughout the year but please be aware that places may be limited after the main UCAS deadline on 15 January. You’re welcome to contact us after the deadline to find out more.
For most courses in 2021, we will ask applicants to submit a digital portfolio and answer four questions which will help us get to know you.
You will receive more information about how to submit your digital portfolio and the four questions once we have received your application.
Applying for Years Two or Three
If you wish to join a course at Year Two or Three you’ll need to demonstrate that you have achieved a level equivalent to students who have been studying with NUA from Year One.
Please see the NUA Accreditation of Prior Learning Policy and Procedures document for more information. We advise you to contact our Admissions team at admissions@nua.ac.uk prior to submitting your application.
International applications
Looking for information on how to apply to Norwich University of the Arts as an international student? We have dedicated advice available on the process.
Applicants with Disabilities or Specific Learning Difficulties
NUA welcomes applications from all groups in the community including those with disabilities or specific learning difficulties. The University encourages applicants to disclose information about a disability as early and as fully as possible as this allows us to put appropriate support in place. Failure to disclose a disability, or to give full information, may lead to a delay in the provision of that support.
NUA is housed in a range of buildings that date from the medieval period onwards. While students with a variety of disabilities and specific learning difficulties have successfully studied at the University, the inaccessibility of some of our buildings may cause difficulties for wheelchair users, or those with mobility difficulties.
Wherever possible, we’ll arrange for you to visit the University to assess the learning environment first hand. The University is fully committed to continuing its policy of improving and extending access where practicable and to increasing awareness of the requirements of people with disabilities and special needs.
Please contact our Student Support team for advice on +44 (0) 1603 610561 or email disability@nua.ac.uk
Terms and conditions
NUA Terms and Conditions (12/12/20) (51k)NUA Accreditation of Prior Learning Policy and Procedures (06/03/18) (92k)NUA Accreditation of Prior Learning Application Form (06/03/18) (61k)NUA Student Agreement (17/09/20) (231k)NUA Student Regulations and Procedures (17/09/20) (1mb)Undergraduate Student Fees Payment Policy 2020-21 (11/05/20) (516k)Postgraduate (taught) Student Fees Payment Policy 2020-21 (11/05/20) (491k)Student Protection Plan (05/09/2018) (60k)Refund and Compensation Policy (05/09/2018) (62k)Applicant and Student Privacy Notice (15/05/2018) (82kb)Tuition Fee Status Assessment (12/11/2019) (259kb)Transparency Data
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Consumer Protection Law
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Need help? Chat to our friendly recruitment team
Call: +44 (0) 1603 610561
Email: studentrecruitment@nua.ac.uk
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Appeals and complaints
The University has procedures in place to allow applicants to make an appeal against a decision on their application or to make a complaint about procedures involved in the application process.
Please see the following documents for details
NUA Applicant Complaints and Procedure – 10/01/18
NUA Applicant Appeals Procedure – 17/09/19
For further information, contact registry@nua.ac.uk.