Applicants who apply in the First Application Round of their programme will usually have their interview take place from late January to end of February.
Applicants who apply in the Second Application Round 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.
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To apply for an AA Bursary, applicants must apply in the First Application Round. 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 one-year programmes. 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. Tuitions 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.
Applicants will need to confirm their current Immigration Status and whether they require a student visa to study in the UK.
Applicants will need to upload a clear scan of their passport photo page. If they have previously held a UK visa, they will be asked to upload copies of any relevant immigration or visa documents.
If applicants confirm that they are a non-UK/Irish citizen and will not require an AA-sponsored student visa, they will be asked if their current immigration permission is in physical or digital format. If they select digital format, they will be asked to provide the share code. It is possible to retrieve a share code from the UK government website.
The AA is a higher education institution registered as a UKVI Student Sponsor with a track record.
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.