Application
Process

Our application process for 2027 is simple. Here's how it works:

1. Apply Online

Complete our short application form by clicking the Apply Now button at the bottom of our course pages. It only takes 5 minutes!

If you need help applying you can call us on 01582 56955 to have one of our Admissions team walk you through the application form step-by-step.

2. Application received

You’ll receive an application acknowledgement from us by email, this way you know that our helpful admissions team have your details and will start processing your application.

3. Attend a Course Introduction Meeting

Once you’ve applied, our Admissions team will process your application. If you meet the requirements, you’ll be invited to attend a Course Introduction Meeting (CIM) at the campus of your chosen course. Following the CIM, we’ll confirm your conditional offer for your chosen course – your offer is conditional based on meeting the entry requirements for your chosen course. 

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT CIMS here

4. Your offer of a place

Once you attend our Course Introduction Meeting, we’ll email you your offer of a place.

This offer is based on you meeting the entry criteria for your chosen course, you can find this on our course pages if you need a reminder of the requirements.

5. Keep in touch

We’ll be in touch with more information about what you can look forward to as a student at Barnfield College.

6. Joining pack

We’ll write to you in the summer with information about enrolment days and getting started in September, make sure to keep an eye on your email for further details.

7. Getting started

Term starts in September, your induction will get you up to speed on life at college and you’ll have plenty of exciting things to look forward to as your course gets underway.

Got a question?

Our Admissions team are here for you and are your first port of call for absolutely any questions you might have about college life and joining us in September. Chat to the team on 01582 569555 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

You can apply and pay online for most of our part-time courses. Simply chose the course you’d like to book onto and click book now. From here you can fill out the application form and pay via pay pal, our admissions team will then be in touch to confirm your booking and provide your learning agreement.

Some of our part-time courses are professional qualifications and therefore require a discussion with our tutors first to ensure the course is right for you. You'll know if you're looking at a qualification as you won't be able to book now instead click the apply now button and fill in our part-time application form. Once you have submitted your application we'll be in touch to arrange the next steps.

Alternatively, you can book your place and pay over the phone by calling 01582 569555.

English for Speaker of Other Languages (ESOL)

To apply on an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) course please complete our online application form by clicking on the apply now button on our course page here. Our Admissions team will then be in touch to book you in for an assessment session to determine the most suitable level of study for you.

Please be aware you need to attend an assessment and provide the evidence required before you can enrol on an ESOL or English course.

Assessment and enrolment sessions take up to three hours, so we kindly ask you to make alternative childcare arrangements and not bring children to College. Please remember to bring your passport or UK birth certificate and national insurance number. Find out more about assessment sessions here.

English or maths courses

To register on an English or maths course click the apply now button on the course page and fill in our part-time application form. Once you have submitted your application we'll be touch to arrange an interview and assessment so that we can find the right level course for you.

Assessment and enrolment sessions take up to three hours, so we kindly ask you to make alternative childcare arrangements and not bring children to College. Please remember to bring your passport or UK birth certificate and national insurance number. Find out more about assessment sessions here.

Here to help

If you need any advice or guidance on whether a course is right for you, don't hesitate to call our course enquiry team on 01582 569569.

Before you apply for an apprenticeship course, you need to have an apprenticeship job lined up. If you are working with an employer already and are interested in starting an apprenticeship then please submit an enquiry by clicking the enquiry button on the course page.

Once you've made your initial enquiry, our admissions team will pass your information over to our apprenticeships team to review your details, they'll be looking to ensure that you meet the entry requirements of the course and review any prior learning you have to ensure that your apprenticeship is at the right level.

If you don't yet have an employer lined up and are looking for apprenticeship vacancies then please speak to our Admissions team on 01582 569555. They'll be able to talk you through all of the options available to you including our school leavers courses and put you in touch with our GAP team who can help you with your CV writing and job search.

Applications for our full-time undergraduate courses such as an HNC/D or Foundation Degree must be submitted via UCAS.

1. Browse our courses online

Find the ideal course for you from the list of courses below or explore our courses here.

2. Apply via UCAS

Once you have found the right course for you, you can make your application directly through UCAS.

Apply by using the Apply Now button at the top of the course page and this will redirect you to the course page on UCAS. The UCAS application fee for 2027 entry is £34.50 and you can make a maximum of six-course choices.

If you're an internal student, click here for more information on how to apply. 

If you're an external student, click here to access the UCAS Guide to filling in your application. 

If you need help with your UCAS application you can call us on 01582 569555 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to have one of our Admissions team walk you through the application form step-by-step.

If you require financial support with the cost of your studies, please visit our Student Finance page for current information and links to helpful government advice.

3. Your offer of a place

Once we have reviewed your application and accessed your suitability for the course you will receive an offer from the college: conditional or unconditional. 

This offer is based on you meeting the entry criteria for your chosen course, you can find this on our course pages if you need a reminder of the requirements.

It is best to contact our admissions team by email or telephone before applying to check that you are eligible to study in the U.K, once the team have deemed you eligible to study, you will then require a CAS number from the college to apply for your visa.

What is a CAS?

International students applying for a Tier 4 Student Visa will need a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) number. This number confirms to UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) that you have been accepted to study at a valid UK institution. Once you have met a number of conditions, including accepting an unconditional offer, you will be sent a CAS letter that will confirm your CAS number.

How do I get a CAS?

We will email you a statement containing your CAS number within 6 months of the start date of the course once you have fulfilled all of the requirements on the checklist below:

1. Been made an unconditional offer of a place

If you have been given a conditional offer, you will need to meet the terms of your offer before a CAS can be issued

2. Accepted your offer

3. Provided a recent reference

At least one reference is required from all international students that apply for a CAS number. This is a letter from your personal tutor or a previous teacher which explains your skills and experience in relation to the course you are applying for. 

This must be written in English, signed and provided on official letter headed paper. We cannot accept references on a plain Word document. All references must be recent and preferably academic in nature. If your application was accepted on the basis of your work experience, then we will accept a reference from your employer in lieu of this. 

Please note – We are unable to contact referees on behalf of students, therefore it is your responsibility to obtain a reference and send it directly to us as part of your application for a CAS number.

4. Sent clear, colour copies of your Certificates and transcripts which were used as part of your application.

Details of these will be listed on your CAS and so must also be provided at your visa application

5. Sent a clear copy of your passport

6. Sent your English Language test results (IELTS academic)

While it is not required to receive a CAS number, it is helpful to your VISA application if you are able to pay your fees in full and upfront. You may be eligible for a payment plan to manage your fees on a smaller basis, contact our admissions team by email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to discuss eligibility.

Can anyone help with my application?

If you have any questions about your CAS number allocation or applying for a VISA then please contact our admissions team on 01582 569555 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for further advice and guidance.

What courses can I apply for as an overseas applicant?

When coming to the UK to study as an overseas student on a Tier 4 Visa, you must be studying on a course that is at least Level 3 or above. The course you study must be higher than any previous level of study, or a qualification that is required for a particular career.