University of Worcester

Undergraduate entry

Applications for full-time undergraduate programmes (BA, BSc, HND and Foundation degrees), from both UK and overseas applicants, are made through UCAS. Each course sets its own entry requirements expressed as UCAS tariff points, and applicants are assessed on their personal statement, reference and relevant experience as well as grades. Applicants must normally be at least 18 when the course starts (17-year-olds can be admitted with additional safeguards). General minimums include normally two GCE A level passes; BTEC and OCR Nationals alone or in combination; a QAA-recognised Access to HE Diploma (60 credits, at least 45 at Level 3); four Scottish Highers at grade C; four to five Irish Leaving Certificate higher passes at grade C; a minimum of 24 points in the International Baccalaureate or 60% in the European Baccalaureate; and T Levels. Accreditation of Prior Learning can allow entry to Year 2 or 3. Part-time applicants apply directly to the University for September or January entry.

Contextual offers

For the 2026 admissions cycle the contextual offer is one grade below the published entry requirements. It applies automatically to applicants from partner schools and colleges, POLAR4 quintile 1 or 2 areas, care leavers (three months or more in care), those eligible for free school meals, first-generation applicants, young carers, student parents, refugees, Armed Forces service personnel and their children, and estranged students.

Key dates (2027 entry)

• 1 September 2026: completed UCAS applications can be submitted
• 13 January 2027 (6pm UK time): UCAS equal consideration deadline
• 30 June 2027 (6pm UK time): UCAS application deadline; later applications enter Clearing
• 2 July 2027: Clearing opens
• 23 September 2027: final date for 2027 entry applications

International undergraduate entry

International students apply through UCAS, through The Common Application, or with the help of the University's overseas representatives, and must show study at a level equivalent to the general entry requirements; guidance for individual countries is given by region. For example, Nigerian applicants with the Senior School Certificate (WAEC or NECO) need a recognised International Foundation Programme. Applications need up to two references, an English language test score and a passport copy.

English language requirements

Undergraduate courses usually require IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any component, or Pearson PTE 59 with no less than 59 in each component; postgraduate courses usually require IELTS 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in any component, or PTE 63 with no less than 63 in each. Cambridge, TOEFL iBT, LanguageCert, Oxford International English Test and Trinity ISE results are also accepted at set levels, and some courses require higher scores for professional registration. Research degree applicants need IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any component. Applicants from UKVI majority English-speaking countries, or with an equivalent bachelor's degree from one, are exempt. The Centre for Academic English and Skills runs preparatory English classes.

Postgraduate taught entry

Applications for taught master's programmes and Postgraduate Certificates are made directly to the University through the online form on each course page, at any time but preferably well before the start of the academic year; the Programme Leader then arranges an informal interview. PGCE applications are made through the government's Find Postgraduate Teacher Training service. The graduate-entry MBChB Medicine programme at the Three Counties Medical School welcomes graduates from a wide range of disciplines.

Research degrees

PhD, MPhil, MRes and Professional Doctorate applications are made directly to the Doctoral School ([email protected]) for September or late January entry, at least six weeks before the semester begins. Normal requirements are a first or second class honours degree (for MPhil) or a master's degree or first or upper second class honours degree (for PhD), or appropriate research or professional experience.

Visas and CAS

Students who are not UK or Irish nationals usually need a Student Route visa, for which the University issues a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) once offer conditions are met; the earliest a CAS can be issued is six months before the course starts, and a credibility interview may be required. For 2027 entry, CAS Shield document checks begin from February 2027, CAS letters are issued from April 2027, and tuition fee deposits are due by 1 June 2027.

The University operates four campuses in and around Worcester, with the three city sites a short walk apart and linked by the U1 bus service.

• St John's Campus (Henwick Grove, Worcester WR2 6AJ): the original and largest campus, in parkland in the St John's district. It houses central services, the firstpoint student advice centre, the Peirson Study and Guidance Centre, the Charles Darwin Building science laboratories, a drama studio, Digital Arts Centre, multigym, sports hall and AstroTurf pitches, the National Pollen and Aerobiology Research Unit, the Centre for Academic English and Skills, most halls of residence (St John's student village) and the Students' Union building, The Hangar.
• City Campus (Castle Street, Worcester WR1 3AS): in the former Worcester Royal Infirmary, where the British Medical Association was founded in 1832. Home to Worcester Business School, the McClelland Health and Wellbeing Centre (gym and treatment rooms), the Infirmary Medical Museum and two halls of residence. The nearby Jenny Lind Building (Farrier Street) houses the School of Law with a moot court room and jury room, the international centre and the Doctoral School. The Hive library and the Art House are also in the city centre.
• Severn Campus (Hylton Road, Worcester WR2 5JN): on the River Severn between the other two city campuses. It contains the 2,000-seat University of Worcester Arena, the Riverside Centre (sprung-floor teaching spaces, dance and performance analysis suites, inclusive fitness suite), the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Building (Three Counties Medical School, anatomy skills room, simulated GP surgery consultation rooms), the Elizabeth Casson Building and the Duke's Building (clinical skills rooms and sport and exercise science laboratories).
• Lakeside Campus (Holt Heath, Worcester WR6 6NH): a 50-acre countryside site about ten minutes' drive from St John's, with watersports lakes, woodland and an outdoor education centre used by Sport, Education and Science and the Environment courses and by Students' Union societies.

Key facilities

• The Hive: Europe's first fully integrated university and public library, run with Worcestershire County Council, holding over a quarter of a million books and 12 miles of archive collections, with over 250 fixed computers, a history floor, records office, archaeology service, studio theatre and café.
• University of Worcester Arena: the UK's first indoor sports arena purpose-designed for wheelchair sport; home of Worcester Wolves basketball and training base of the GB Men's Wheelchair Basketball team.
• The Art House: a restored city-centre building with clock tower providing studios, workshops and exhibition space for arts students and the annual Worcester Degree Show.
• Health and science facilities include clinical simulation suites, a simulated hospital environment, biomedical research laboratories and pollen and aerobiology laboratories.
• Accommodation is self-catered; 2026/27 weekly rates range from £136 (Traditional Halls) to £236 (Ensuite Premium Halls), including utilities, broadband, contents insurance and gym membership, with a £300 refundable damage deposit.