Help with your Application
The first step in applying for a course is to decide what you are going to study. Browse our courses, course listings, you can view a course overview and information about what you will learn, entry requirements and progression routes.
Make sure that you consider your options carefully and that you meet the entry requirements before submitting your application. If you need help with selecting your course you could speak to a guidance teacher, family member or friend.
1.Prepare your application
Before you start your online application, it’s a good idea to have the necessary documents ready. To complete your application, you will need:
- Your qualifications and Scottish Candidate Number (SCN)
- Documents relating to your residency, if applicable
At this stage, you may also want to start working on your personal statement in a Word document so you can paste it into your online application later.
Writing your personal statement
As part of your application, you will need to write a personal statement. This is a couple of paragraphs of text which outline why you should be considered for the course. You can save your application and return to it later, giving you time to work on your personal statement. We recommend that you complete your personal statement before starting your application, so you can paste it in as you work through the application steps.
2. Start your application online
You can submit one application for a full-time course, and up to three applications for part-time courses.
To start an application, click the ‘Apply Now’ button. This will take you to our online application system, where you can complete and submit your application.
If you have not applied online before, you will need to register your details to create an account. Creating an account will enable you to access your application, return to it at a later date, and check the status of your application. You will need to enter your name, date of birth, a valid email address and create a secure password.
We will contact you via the email address you provided on your application, so please ensure you can access this email.
3. Submit your application
Once you have checked over your application and are happy with it, it’s time to hit submit. You will receive an email confirmation once you have submitted it. This document will provide details about the course you applied to, instructions on checking the progress of your application, and contact information if you have any questions.
4. Attend an interview
For some courses, you may need to attend an interview or audition, complete an assessment or submit a portfolio of work before an offer is made. If this is a requirement for you, you will be emailed with more information.
If you require any special arrangements to attend or submit your work, please notify us when responding to the request.
5. Receiving your course offer
Once you have submitted your application and attended an interview if required, you will be given a conditional or unconditional offer from the college. A conditional offer means that you must obtain further qualifications or meet specific criteria before you are accepted onto the course. An unconditional offer means that you have been accepted onto the course and are guaranteed a place.
If you are not successful in securing a place on your preferred course, you will be considered for another suitable course that is available.
6. Apply for funding
When you receive a course offer, apply for funding as soon as possible to ensure you have this in place for when your course begins. You can apply for funding to cover the cost of fees and help with living expenses. Learn more about financing in the Funding and Fees section of our website.
7. Get support in place
Before you start your course, please let us know about any support needs you have so we can arrange this in advance for when your course begins. If you have told us about your learning support needs on your application form, we will be in contact with you. If you would like to speak to someone about your support needs at college, you can contact the Learning Support team by emailing learning.support@edinburghcollege.ac.uk
If you need any help with your application, you can contact the Course Information team at courseinfo@edinburghcollege.ac.uk
