UCAB ENTRY 2026
COMING TO STUDY AT UNIVERSITY CENTRE ASKHAM BRYAN?
For students new to HE at UCAB and Top Up Students
We are getting ready to welcome our new students to University Centre Askham Bryan in September 2026*. Keep checking this page as we will be adding to it as more details are confirmed.
*Subject to meeting the conditions of your offer
Key Dates:
Welcome Week w/c 7th September
Semester 1 Starts w/c 14th September
On this page you will find details on…
- How to enrol
- Where to go when you arrive
- Map of the York Campus
- Welcome Week Timetables
- Reading List
- Course Newsletters
- Freshers Week Activities
- Kit and Equipment
Overview of enrolment
UCAB enrolment is online, you can complete the process from the comfort of your own home.
Following the confirmation of your place on one of our degree programmes, you will receive an email inviting you to enrol. Please make sure you check your ‘spam’ box just in case.
During enrolment you will be asked to update, upload and confirm your personal information so before completing the form, you will need to make sure you have the following to hand:
- Details of any qualifications you have achieved
- Proof of identity, such as driving license, birth certificate or passport
- A passport type photograph clearly showing your face
Once enrolled you will receive an email with further details on your first days with us.
Pre-Arrival Check List
Have you arranged your student finance?
If you haven’t already applied, you can use this link to the Government website to apply.
If you are applying for a tuition fee loan you will need to have this in place prior to starting in September.
Have you arranged your accommodation at UCAB?
Once you have booked your accommodation place we will send you a welcome pack – giving you details of when and what time to arrive/ what kind of things to bring / and what you do not need to bring.
Take a look at our accommodation page and handbook for more information about our options and booking.
Do you have any learning support needs?
Please drop an email to HESupport@askham-bryan.ac.uk.We will get in touch with you to make your transition into University Centre Askham Bryan a comfortable one
Supporting Evidence
Make sure you have your ID and education certificates ready to bring on your first day
Key information for joining your course
Agriculture
First Day – Where and When
- All Agriculture Degree Programmes Year 1:
- Conference Hall at 9.15am – When you arrive for welcome week please make your way to the conference centre where you will be collected by your Course Manager. If you are using your car, please park in the Student Car Park.
Semester 1 Study days
Extended FdSc Agriculture –
Monday/Tuesday/Thursday
FdSc Agriculture Level 4 –
Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday
BSc (Hons) Agriculture Level 4-
Tuesday Wednesday/ Thursday
BSc (Hons) Agricultural Top-up Level 6-
Thursday and Friday
Animal Science
First Day – Where and When
- All Animal Management Degree Programmes Year 1:
- Conference Hall at 9.15am – When you arrive for welcome week please make your way to the conference centre where you will be collected by your Course Manager. If you are using your car, please park in the Student Car Park.
Semester 1 Study Days
Extended Foundation Degrees –
Monday/Tuesday/Thursday
FdSc Animal Science with Management Level 4 –
Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday
FdSc Wildlife & Environmental Conservation Level 4 –
Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday
FdSc Management of Animal Collections with Conservation –
Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday
BSc (Hons) Animal Bioscience with Management –
Tuesday/Wednesday/ Thursday
BSc (Hons) Conservation & Ecology Top Up Level 6 –
Thursday/Friday
BSc (Hons) Zoo Management Top Up Level 6 –
Thursday/Friday
BSc (Hons) Animal Science and Management Top Up Level 6 –
Thursday/Friday
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- Extended FdSc
- FdSc Animal Management and Science
- FdSc Wildlife Environmental Conservation
- FdSc Management of Animal Collections with Conservation
- BSc (Hons) Animal Bioscience and Management
- BSc Hons Conservation and Ecology Top-up
- BSc Hons Zoo Management Top up
- BSc Hons Animal Management and Science Top up
- Extended FdSc Newsletter
- FdSc Animal Management and Science Newsletter
- FdSc Wildlife Environmental Conservation Newsletter
- FdSc Management of Animal Collections with Conservation Newsletter
- BSc (Hons) Conservation and Ecology Top-Up Newsletter
- BSc (Hons) Animal Bioscience and Management
- BSc Hons Zoo Management Top-Up Newsletter
- BSc Hons Animal Management and Science Top-Up Newsletter
Canine and Feline Programmes
First Day – Where and When
- All Canine and Feline Degree Programmes Year 1:
- Conference Hall at 9.15am – When you arrive for welcome week please make your way to the conference centre where you will be collected by your Course Manager. If you are using your car, please park in the Student Car Park.
Semester 1 Study Days
Extended FdSc Degrees –
Monday/Tuesday/Thursday
FdSc Canine & Feline Behaviour and Training Level 4 –
Tuesday/Wednesday/ Thursday
BSc (Hons) Canine and Feline Behaviour and Welfare Top Up Level 6 –
Thursday / Friday
- Extended FdSc Newsletter
- FdSc Canine and Feline Behaviour and Training Newsletter
- BSc (Hons) Canine and Feline Behaviour and Welfare Newsletter
Equine
First Day – Where and When
- All Equine Degree Programmes Year 1:
- Conference Hall at 9.15am – When you arrive for welcome week please make your way to the conference centre where you will be collected by your Course Manager. If you are using your car, please park in the Student Car Park.
Semester 1 Study Days:
Extended FdSc Equine Science and Management –
Monday/ Tuesday / Thursday
FdSc Equine Science and Management Level 4 –
Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday
BSc (Hons) Equine Science with Management Level 4 –
Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday/
BSc (Hons) Equine Science with Management Top Up Level 6 –
Thursday/Friday
Veterinary Nursing
First Day – Where and When
York Campus:
- Veterinary Nursing Degree Programmes Year 1
- Conference Hall at 9.15am – When you arrive for welcome week please make your way to the conference centre where you will be collected by your Course Manager. If you are using your car, please park in the Student Car Park.
Gateshead Centre:
- Veterinary Nursing Degree Programmes Year 1
- 9.15am – Meet in foyer of Gateshead Centre building
Semester 1 Study Days:
FdSc Veterinary Nursing (York) Level 4 – Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday
FdSc Veterinary Nursing (Gateshead) – Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday
BSc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing Top Up Level 6 –
Wednesday/Thursday
Adventure Sport
First Day – Where and When
- All Equine Degree Programmes Year 1:
- Conference Hall at 9.15am – When you arrive for welcome week please make your way to the conference centre where you will be collected by your Course Manager. If you are using your car, please park in the Student Car Park.
Semester 1 Study Days:
FdSc Adventure Sport
Thursday/Friday
University Centre Askham Bryan (UCAB) 2026/27
HE Welcome Week (New Starters): 07 – 11 September (Onsite)
HE Returners Start – 14 September
Semester 1: Monday 14 September 2026 – Thursday 17 December 2026
Friday 18 December – college closed due to training day
- Christmas Study Break: 21 December 2026 – 01 January 2027
- HE TCA Week: 04 – 08 January 2027
Semester 2: Monday 11 January 2027 – Friday 23 April 2027
- Reading Week: 08 – 12 February (York)
- Reading Week: 15-19 February (Gateshead)
- Easter Study Break: 22 March – 02 April (York)
- Easter Study Break: 29 March – 09 April (Gateshead)
HE TCA Weeks: 26 April – 07 May (Land based and L5 & L6 VN)
UCAB Term Ends: 07 May 2027