Application Rounds One and Two have now passed, but applications will remain open until programmes are full.
Apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Contact admissions@aaschool.ac.uk for further guidance on applying in Application Round Three.
Applicants who apply in Application Round One of their programme will usually have their interview take place from late January to end of February.
Applicants who apply in Application Round Two of their programme will usually have their interview take place in late April to early June.
The AA aims to inform each applicant about the outcome of their interview within two weeks, but this may take longer during the busiest periods of the admissions cycle.
The minimum academic entry requirements for the Foundation Programme are:
For details of alternative academic qualifications we accept as equivalent to A Level and GCSE, please see our list of International Equivalent Qualifications.
The AA may make Conditional Offers based on a candidate gaining a further English language qualification. English language qualification requirements are subject to frequent change, in line with Home Office/UKVI regulations. Candidates are responsible for keeping up to date with such changes; however, we will ensure that up-to-date English language requirements are published at the beginning of each application cycle.
Candidates should provide the Admissions Team with a scanned copy of their official test certificate and/or the unique reference number for the test results (eg TRF for IELTS; URN for LanguageCert; PSI Skills for English and Pearson; and UER for Trinity College tests). The required scores must be achieved during a single sitting of the examination. Please do not post your results to the AA in hard copy.
There are different requirements for applicants who require an AA-sponsored Student Visa and for those who do not require an AA-sponsored Student Visa.
English language exams vary in terms of how long they remain valid. If you passed one of these exams more than two years ago, please notify the Admissions Team so they can check whether it can be accepted.
Exemption from the submission of English language qualifications or test may be granted for candidates who meet one of the exemptions listed in the Immigration Rules Appendix: English Language.
You can make special requests for reasonable adjustments when you book your test if, for example, you have a disability and need extra equipment or help accessing the test location. Please ensure you do this prior to booking your test, as the AA cannot take mitigating circumstances into consideration after a test has been taken.
To apply for an AA Bursary, applicants must apply in Application Round One. The AA provides a large number of scholarships and bursaries to students who demonstrate exceptional promise and financial need.
The AA Bursary is awarded for the duration of one academic year. AA Bursaries can range from half a term to a two-term bursary, depending on the candidate’s need and the strength of their overall application.
Once a deposit has been received, the remainder of a given student’s tuition fees are payable in advance on either an annual or a termly basis.
The tuition fees for each programme are the same for all students, regardless of their nationality. Tuition fees are inclusive of AA Membership (£95 per year) and Student Forum Fees.
Applicants who have been offered a place before August 2026 will be given the opportunity to pay the full fees for the academic year to secure a discount for early payment of tuition fees. Full annual tuition fees should be paid by 31 August 2026 for a 3.5% discount. Fees and discounts are subject to annual review.
The following provides key information and guidance on the required documents for your application.
The AA is a higher education institution registered as a UKVI Student Sponsor with a track record of compliance.
Applicants who require a visa to study in the UK will be supported in their visa application by the AA. A unique Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) number will be issued once an applicant has received an Unconditional Offer, formally accepted their place, paid their deposit and submitted the required documentation that confirms their eligibility for the Student Visa.
Details of the Student Visa and its eligibility criteria can be found on the gov.uk website, a more detailed guide will be sent out in June.
For questions relating to the admissions process, please contact admissions@aaschool.ac.uk.
For further information on bursaries, please contact bursaries@aaschool.ac.uk.