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How to apply

About the application process:

Submit your application as close to the application opening date as possible to avoid disappointment.

Opening date for applications for summer 2018: Thursday 4 January 2018 at midday

Closing date for applications: Midday Thursday 1 March 2018

(We reserve the right to close the application process early, if all available places are filled prior to the application closing date.

We reserve the right to close the application process later, if places are still available prior to the application closing date.)

Notification that your application has been received and logged:

After submitting your application you will receive an automated email confirming that we have received and logged your application. If you do not receive this email, please first check your junk mail folder.

If you cannot locate the automated response email, you must email: study.china@manchester.ac.uk

If you do not receive an automated email, this is because you have incorrectly entered your university email address on your application form. You must notify the Study China office immediately, so that this issue can be rectified to ensure that you receive all further related correspondence.

When you will be notified about the status of your application:

You will be notified of the status of your submitted application on Tuesday 6 March between midday and 19.00

Please note: applications will be processed on a rolling basis and in the order of which they were submitted.

To increase your chances of being offered a place on the programme, submit your application as soon as the online application process opens. We recruit on a rolling basis. If you submit your application later on in the recruitment process, fewer places will be available – this will reduce your chances of being offered a place on the programme.

Application status:

You will receive an email on Tuesday 6 March confirming the outcome of your application status, which will be one of the following:

• Conditional 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 notified of a conditional offer of a place on the programme and be given a deadline of one week by which to provide documentation required for confirming your eligibility.

If you meet the eligibility criteria you will be given a deadline of one further week to book flights and make associated travel arrangements.

The total amount of time you have from the point of being notified of a conditional offer, to the deadline to book flights and make associated travel arrangements is 14 days.

Please make sure you have sufficient funds in place, we are unable to offer extensions to deadlines regardless of the reason.  

There is no flexibility to arrive later than the official arrival date, or depart earlier than the official departure date.

All communication will be sent to your student email address, which you have provided on your application form.

Reserve list:

If offered a place on the reserve list this will be conditional, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

You will be notified of a RESERVE offer of a place on the programme and be given a deadline of one week by which to provide documentation required for confirming your eligibility.

We maintain a reserve list for every programme. In the event that a student drops out, we will offer the available place to a student on the reserve list. Reserve applicants will have met all essential Key Skills and Key Qualities on their application; however, their application will have received a slightly lower score than an applicant who has been offered a place.

If a place becomes available for you on the programme you will be given a deadline of one week to book flights and make associated travel arrangements.

Please make sure you have sufficient funds in place, we are unable to offer extensions to deadlines regardless of the reason  

All communication will be sent to your student email address, which you have provided on your application form.

Application declined

If your application is declined you will be invited to apply again for a future programme (assuming that you still meet the eligibility criteria). Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to provide any feedback regarding your application. We recommend that unsuccessful applicants seek advice on how to improve their application from their university careers department.

 

Widening participation

Widening participation is firmly embedded into our recruitment and selection process, The Study China student experience, delivered by The University of Manchester, intends for there to be no barriers to developing a global mind-set, cultural intelligence, and global employability opportunities. We are therefore committed to ensuring:

• Financial issues do not present a barrier for students to access the Study China programme

You will receive generous funding from the UK government for the majority of all associated programme costs, including tuition fees, accommodation, organised trips, and excursions.

Study China will provide you with practical, guidance and advice in order for you to locate other potential funding streams.

• Fair access for students

Study China is open to eligible applicants from any subject discipline and welcomes students of any language ability, from absolute beginners to advanced speakers. No previous travel experience is required.