Entry requirements for mature applicants. Image Mature students are a valued part of our community, making up around 15 per cent of our undergraduate population.As a mature applicant, you are expected to meet our normal entry requirements unless you also meet our definition of an adult returner. We will consider you to be an adult returner if you have had a continuous gap of at least three years from formal education, and do not already have a degree.More information on entry requirements for adult returners is available on our mature students' website and our College pages. Entry requirements for adult returners College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences: adult returner applicantsCollege of Science and Engineering: adult returner applicantsMedicine: adult returner applicantsVeterinary medicine: academic requirementsHow to applyFor full-time study, you should apply through UCAS and for part-time study you should apply directly to the University.Applying for full-time study through UCASApplying for part-time study through the UniversityAdvice and guidanceAdmissions staff can provide you with pre-application advice and guidance on the most appropriate route.If you are considering a return to study, we recommend you seek advice from the relevant admissions team at the earliest possible stage.Contact usYou should also see our help and advice for mature students.Mature studentsRelated linksHow to apply This article was published on 2024-11-12