How to apply
How to apply for a place on the Study China Programme – Summer 2013
Please read Eligibility Criteria prior to making an application
Closing date for Summer 2013 applications
Due to lead time required for purchasing visa's there is a final date which applications must be received by which is : Monday 1st July 2013.
Applications will be processed on a rolling basis, therefore you will be informed of the status of your application ( accepted/declined/reserve) within seven working days of us receiving it.
It is anticipated that recruitment for summer will generate a high number of applications, therefore we may stop accepting applications prior to Monday 1st July.
If you intend to apply we recommend that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Application process
On submission of application you will be notified within 7 working days of the following :
- Offer of a place on the programme
- Offer of a reserve place on the programme
- Application declined
Offer of a place on the programme
If offered a place on the programme this will be conditional, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.
You will be asked to select a first and second choice of partner universities from the total of two universities available over for summer programme.
Where possible we will try to accommodate your selections but there is no guarantee.
Please also be aware that applications received towards the final application date of Monday 1st July will have a limited choice as earlier applicants will have already made and confirmed their preferences.
All communication will be via your student email address provided on your application form.
Reserve list - how it works
For every programme we maintain a reserve list of students so in the event of a withdrawal we can offer the place to another applicant.
Reserve applicants will have met all essential Key Skills and Key Qualities on their application however their application will have received slightly lower scoring then applicants who have been offered a place.
Reserve applicants will complete a 10 minute telephone interview, if successful at interview are offered a place subject to availability.
If offered a place on the reserve list you will be advised of what reserve number you are.
You will not be able to state a university preference as you will be taking the selection of a student who has already made their university preference.
Application declined
If your application is declined you are invited to apply for any future programmes.
Due to the high volume of applications received we are unable to provide any feedback regarding your application.
Applications for the Summer 2013 Programme
Application Form
(Please read the Elegibility Criteria and Essential Key Skills pages before starting the form)
