Short and CPD Courses: How to apply

1. To apply for this micro-credential (short course) please click on the Apply button on the course webpage on our Online Prospectus or click this weblink – www.ulster.ac.uk/applyonline to take you to the online application system.
2. If you have never used this system before, under the New Applicants heading, please enter your First Name, Last Name and Email Address, then click Submit, to create an account.
3. An email with the weblink to complete your application will be sent to your email address that you registered with. To protect your application information, the email link will expire after 15 minutes.  Please check your Email Junk / Spam Folders in case this email doesn’t arrive in your Inbox.
4. In the Apply to Ulster University section, click the blue Continue button in the bottom left corner.
5. In the Personal Information section, please enter your details.

   For the question “Have you studied at Ulster University previously?”, select ’Yes’ if you are a current or past Ulster University student.  If you can’t remember your student number, please write in the textbox that you are a current or past Ulster University student.

6. In the Demographics section, please enter your details.
7. In the Programme Selection section, please enter the following details (to help you complete this section, you will find all relevant course information on our Online Prospectus www.ulster.ac.uk/courses by searching for your course):

   Term: select the academic year relevant to your application.

   Academic Level: select the Undergraduate option.

   Campus: select the campus associated with the course.

   Programme: select one of the following options from the drop-down menu:

   CCPD Modules Part-time Coleraine – for a Coleraine campus micro-credential (short course)

   CPPD Modules Part-time Derry~Londonderry – for a Derry~Londonderry campus micro-credential (short course)

   CPPD Modules Part-time Belfast – for a Belfast campus micro-credential (short course)

   DL CPPD Modules BT PT – for an Online micro-credential (short course)

   Title of stand alone module: Enter the full name of the micro-credential (short course) in this text box

   Point of Entry: select Year 1

   Month of Entry: type in the month the course starts

   How do you intend to finance your course of study?: Select an option from the drop-down menu.

8. In the Additional Information section, please complete the following details:

   Which of the following best describes your application?: select the button for Short Courses - Professional Development (Micro-credentials)

   Please confirm your current employment status: select an option from the drop-down menu

   Please give details of your current/most recent employment: enter details of employment history.  Your current / most recent employment including dates, job title, employers name and address and your duties.

9. In the Education and Qualifications section, please enter your Qualifications and Competency in English Language.
10. In the Privacy Statement section, please accept the privacy statement and sign the application.
11. In the Review and Submit section, please review your application ensuring all relevant questions are answered.  When your application is completed, click the blue Submit button.
12. You may need to provide additional documentation.
13. You will receive a confirmation email that the application has been submitted, please ensure you check your junk mail as well as the inbox of the e-mail address listed on your application.
14. If you have sent all required information and you have been successful, you will receive an unconditional offer.  You must accept this offer via email and confirm acceptance online to secure your place.
15. If you have not sent all required information, you will be asked to send outstanding items.  If a place is still available and you have met all requirements, you will receive an unconditional offer.  You must accept this offer via email and confirm acceptance online to secure your place.

    IMPORTANT: If we have requested additional items, you do not have a guaranteed place.  You may lose your space if you do not provide any required information by the deadline supplied in the Request for Documentation email.

16. Once your place is accepted, you will receive an enrolment email.  You must complete the online enrolment to confirm your place and start your course.

Please check your email Inbox and Spam/Junk folders for these important emails, with details on how to complete registration and online enrolment, to ensure you successfully enrol and receive your student credentials.

If you have any problems completing the online application or are unsure of any of the required details, please contact us via – FlexEd@ulster.ac.uk

1. To apply for this micro-credential (short course) please click on the Apply button on the course webpage on our Online Prospectus or click this weblink – www.ulster.ac.uk/applyonline to take you to the online application system.
2. If you have never used this system before, under the New Applicants heading, please enter your First Name, Last Name and Email Address, then click Submit, to create an account.
3. An email with the weblink to complete your application will be sent to your email address that you registered with. To protect your application information, the email link will expire after 15 minutes.  Please check your Email Junk / Spam Folders in case this email doesn’t arrive in your Inbox.
4. In the Apply to Ulster University section, click the blue Continue button in the bottom left corner.
5. In the Personal Information section, please enter your details.

   For the question “Have you studied at Ulster University previously?”, select ’Yes’ if you are a current or past Ulster University student.  If you can’t remember your student number, please write in the textbox that you are a current or past Ulster University student.

6. In the Demographics section, please enter your details.
7. In the Programme Selection section, please enter the following details (to help you complete this section, you will find all relevant course information on our Online Prospectus www.ulster.ac.uk/courses by searching for your course):

   Term: select the academic year relevant to your application.

   Academic Level: select the Postgraduate Taught option.

   Campus: select the campus associated with the course.

   Programme: select one of the following options from the drop-down menu:

   PG CPD Modules CE PT – for a Coleraine campus micro-credential (short course)

   PG CPD Modules MG PT – for a Derry~Londonderry campus micro-credential (short course)

   PG CPD Modules BT PT – for a Belfast campus micro-credential (short course)

   PG CPD Modules DL BT PT – for an Online micro-credential (short course)

   Title of stand alone module: Enter the full name of the micro-credential (short course) in this text box

   Point of Entry: select Year 1

   Month of Entry: type in the month the course starts

   How do you intend to finance your course of study?: Select an option from the drop-down menu.

8. In the Additional Information section, please complete the following details:

   Which of the following best describes your application?: select the button for Short Courses - Professional Development (Micro-credentials)

   Please confirm your current employment status: select an option from the drop-down menu

   Please give details of your current/most recent employment: enter details of employment history.  Your current / most recent employment including dates, job title, employers name and address and your duties.

9. In the Education and Qualifications section, please enter your Qualifications and Competency in English Language.
10. In the Privacy Statement section, please accept the privacy statement and sign the application.
11. In the Review and Submit section, please review your application ensuring all relevant questions are answered.  When your application is completed, click the blue Submit button.
12. You may need to provide additional documentation.
13. You will receive a confirmation email that the application has been submitted, please ensure you check your junk mail as well as the inbox of the e-mail address listed on your application.
14. If you have sent all required information and you have been successful, you will receive an unconditional offer.  You must accept this offer via email and confirm acceptance online to secure your place.
15. If you have not sent all required information, you will be asked to send outstanding items.  If a place is still available and you have met all requirements, you will receive an unconditional offer.  You must accept this offer via email and confirm acceptance online to secure your place.

    IMPORTANT: If we have requested additional items, you do not have a guaranteed place.  You may lose your space if you do not provide any required information by the deadline supplied in the Request for Documentation email.

16. Once your place is accepted, you will receive an enrolment email.  You must complete the online enrolment to confirm your place and start your course.

Please check your email Inbox and Spam/Junk folders for these important emails, with details on how to complete registration and online enrolment, to ensure you successfully enrol and receive your student credentials.

If you have any problems completing the online application or are unsure of any of the required details, please contact us via – FlexEd@ulster.ac.uk