Next steps after submitting your application

Find out what you need to do to ensure your application to university is a smooth and easy one.

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If you have been made a conditional offer, please upload the required documents to your Applicant Portal.

If you have already decided that we are your study destination, you can pay your deposit. Once we have assessed your documents and checked that they meet the requirements, we will provide you with an unconditional offer.

To ensure a smooth process, we recommend you follow these steps:

1. Submit your final documents

Log in to the Applicant Portal.

2. Pay your deposit

  • If you are from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, or Nigeria, then you will pay £1,000 to secure your place for the January 2026 intake and conduct your pre-CAS interview.  If you pass your pre-CAS interview, then you will pay the remainder of your semester 1 fees (50% of your total tuition fees minus your initial deposit of £1,000).
  • If you are from any other country, please pay 50% of your tuition fees after you have been granted an offer.

There are two ways to pay.

3. Let us know you've paid*

Drop us an email to let us know you've paid. We'll provide your CAS within five working days.

4. Submit your financial documents

You'll need to submit your financial evidence and provide a scan of your financial statements, showing that you can meet the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) Student Visa requirements.

5. Receive your CAS letter

What is a CAS?

6. Apply for your Student Visa

More information about getting your Student Visa.

*This deposit is not applicable to Study Abroad Exchange Students - please contact goabroad@bcu.ac.uk for further details.

If you have any questions about your application or next steps, make sure to read our international FAQs.

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