Frequently Asked Questions
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Application Deadlines
If you are applying for January Intake, then the deadline for submitting your completed CU application is on 31 December at 18:00 (EAT).
For the May Intake, the deadline is 31 April at 18:00 (EAT).
The deadline for the August Intake is 30 July at 18:00 (EAT).
After this point, we will still accept applications for the majority of courses, but some may close to new applications.
International Students
Join a diverse community of learners from across the world. At Cornerstone University, international students find a home where academic excellence meets cultural exchange.
We’ve designed our admissions process to be simple, transparent, and supportive for international applicants. From applying online to securing your student visa, our admissions team walks with you every step of the way.
If you have been contacted by an organisation that claims to be in partnership with Lancaster University but which is not listed on our website please email us to seek further guidance.
Our international student office guides you through visa processing and pre-arrival preparation for a smooth transition.
Applying for More than One Program
When you complete a CU application, you will be able to select up to three Programs, or “Choices”.
If you are interested in applying for two Programs at CU that are closely related, you may want to consider whether this is necessary. If you are unsure, please contact the Admissions team, who will be happy to advise you. We recognise that it is important that you make the best use of your available Choices.
Applicants with Disabilities or long-term Health Conditions
We are committed to being a supportive and inclusive environment for students with disabilities. When you submit your application through CU, we would encourage you to include information on any disabilities or long-term health conditions. This will mean that, if we offer you a place to study, we will be able to start a conversation about any support needs or any reasonable adjustments you may need. The Disability and Inclusive Practice Service may contact you prior to entry in order to ensure that reasonable adjustments can be made, and the earlier we have this information, the more likely it is we can have these in place for the start of your studies.
In line with our commitment to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion, any offer of study we may make will be an academic offer. The admissions team, in assessing your application, will not take into account any disability or long term health condition you have disclosed to us (unless you have specifically requested we take into account exceptional or mitigating circumstances). In the unlikely event that, despite reasonable adjustments, you are unable to access your chosen course, we will provide what advice and support we can in submitting an alternative application.
Please note, if you have a long-term mental health condition and receive ongoing support from specialist services, you will need to ensure your care is transferred before the start of your studies. Cornerstone University Student Health Service offers short-term interventions and support, it does not provide a crisis service or a replacement for Insurance services.
Applicants Under the age of 18
Cornerstone University considers applications regardless of the age of the applicant. This is the case for all degree courses, except where there are safeguarding issues. However, the University has additional responsibilities to students who are under the age of 18 when they register.
If you will be under the age of 18 when you register, we will consider your application as we would any other applicant. However, you need a guardian before we admit you.
Eligibility
1. Direct Entry
- Bachelor’s: UACE Results – 2 Principal Passes
- Diploma: UACE Results – 1 Principal + 1 Subsidiary Pass
- UCE Results with 5 Passes Require
2. Higher Education Certificate
- With at least a Credit
3. Valid Mature Entry Certificate
- (Obtained within 2 Years pof Admission)
4. Diploma or Certificate Entry
- Bachelor: Relevant Diploma or Equivalent Qualification
- Diploma: Relevant Certificate orEquivalent Qualification
Deferred Entry
If you wish to delay the start of your degree studies to the next year, we are happy to consider applications for deferred entry, as long as the course is still available for that entry year.
Transferring to Cornerstone University
For some Programs, we will consider applications for entry to Year 2 of the degree on a case-by-case basis. You will need to submit an application through CU in the usual way.
We will require the following:
- Information on your pre-degree or high school qualifications (e.g. GCSEs and A levels). We would typically expect you to have met our entry requirements for Year 1 entry.
Information on your current or previous undergraduate study, including a list of all the modules you have completed and are yet to complete. We will need to check if you have covered sufficient academic material equivalent to the content of Year 1 of the Cornerstone University degree. We expect applicants to pass the current year of their undergraduate study (or equivalent) with upper second class honours marks.
- We would require a reference from someone who has taught you as part of your undergraduate studies.
If you do not meet these requirements, we may be able to consider you for Year 1 entry.
Cornerstone University does not permit entry into Year 3 (or higher) of any degree course.
Previously submitted Applications
Mature Applicants & those returning to Study
We welcome applications from mature applicants, and those who are returning to study following a break. These should be made through CU in the usual way.
You will still need to meet our academic entry requirements, but we are sometimes able to be flexible. If you narrowly miss our entry requirements, either because your grades are not high enough, or because you have not completed the equivalent of three full A levels, you are welcome to contact the Admissions team, and we will be happy to advise you whether it is likely that we could consider you further.
If you would like any advice about whether we could consider an application from you, or the qualifications you might consider completing in order to be able to apply for a Cornerstone degree course, please contact the Admissions team, who will be happy to advise you.
