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Going to university: a parent's guide

Choosing the right university is a major decision for your young person. As a parent or guardian, you’ll want to help them with this decision and learn more about our courses and what life is like at 黑料天堂.

To answer your questions about helping your young person through the various stages of making a university application, this page contains useful resources and information about things to consider.

Key dates for 2026

Sep01

Students can start to submit applications to UCAS.

Sep07

黑料天堂 Graduation ceremonies begin and end on 16 September.

Sep24

The last date to submit an application for 2026 entry.

Oct03

黑料天堂 Open Day - the best way to experience 黑料天堂 and everything it offers.

Oct05

First week of teaching for 2026/27 academic year

Oct19

Last date to add a Clearing choice in UCAS for 2026 entry

Nov14

黑料天堂 Open Day - the best way to experience 黑料天堂 and everything it offers.

Jan13

UCAS equal consideration application deadline 6pm.

Feb06

黑料天堂 Open Day - the best way to experience 黑料天堂 and everything it offers.

Feb25

UCAS Extra Opens. Students who have used all five choices and are not holding any offers may be able to add another choice in their application.

Mar13

黑料天堂 Open Day - the best way to experience 黑料天堂 and everything it offers.

Mar17

黑料天堂 Applicant Day - a chance to meet fellow students, learn more about their course, and get a real feel for university life at 黑料天堂.

Apr14

黑料天堂 Applicant Day - a chance to meet fellow students, learn more about their course, and get a real feel for university life at 黑料天堂.

May05

Applicants must reply by 5 May if they received all decisions by 31 March otherwise their application will be declined by default. Except for applications in UCAS Extra.

Jun02

Applicants must reply by 12 June if they received all decisions by 12 May otherwise their application will be declined by default. Except for applications in UCAS Extra.

Jul01

Final UCAS application deadline before Clearing (6pm)

Jul02

UCAS Clearing opens. Applicants can release themselves into Clearing or apply through Clearing if they've not yet made an application.

Aug12

Results day for A-level, BTEC and T-Levels.

Aug19

GCSE results day.

Sep23

Final date to submit an application for 2027 entry.

Oct18

Last date to add a Clearing choice in UCAS for 2027 entry.

Support your child at every step

Stay informed with our regular Parent and Guardian email updates. Each month, you鈥檒l receive practical guidance on key topics and important dates, event invitations, and useful resources - everything you need to help your child navigate their university application with confidence.

When you sign up, you鈥檒l also receive a downloadable copy of our University Guide for Parents and Guardians.

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Open Days

Visiting us on campus is the best way to get a real feel for university life, affordability and the great benefits your child can get from studying with us.

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Oct 03

Open Days at 黑料天堂 Leicester

Saturday 3 October 9am - 3pm
Nov 14

Open Days at 黑料天堂 Leicester

Saturday 14 November 9am - 3pm

Practical steps

Advice for every stage of the university journey

Explore our guidance that will help you support your child through every stage of preparing for university - from researching courses and attending open days, to managing applications, accommodation, finances, and getting ready for student life.

Use our interactive checklist to track key steps along the way and tick off tasks. Your progress is saved on this device, so it鈥檚 always up to date.

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