Future Student FAQs
Choosing where and how to study is a big decision, and you’re bound to have questions. Below you’ll find answers to some of the most common things future students ask — from teaching and facilities to applications, fees, and student life.
Studying with us
Learn how your course is delivered, how you’ll be assessed, and what facilities and support are available during your studies.
Most courses at University Centre Somerset focus on work experience and practical assessment, however, teaching and assessment varies across the board. To learn more about how you will be taught and assessed, go to your course page or read more about learning and teaching.
Learning Resources Centres are available at all University Centre Somerset campuses. Areas are set aside for quiet study or group work, with access to networked computers, printing, scanning, and photocopying.
Resources include books, journals & magazines, film and foreign language DVDs, music and audio books. National and local newspapers are also provided. These are further supplemented by our online resources.
Our Autumn Term begins in September. Go to our term dates page for more.
You will need to have applied and accepted an offer to your course before starting. Enrolment will take place online before term starts. You must have enrolled before beginning your studies.
At University Centre Somerset, we offer a range of part-time options and varied pathways, we can help you navigate a way through your programme, while creating space for home life, ongoing employment or other commitments. Have a look at our courses, or contact us, for more information.