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Admissions Policies

OCA is an open-access provider; this means that with some exceptions there are no entry requirements for our courses.

Admissions Policy

Our Admissions Policy sets out how admissions and enrolment works. This includes any restrictions that apply; we apply open-access to our courses, with exceptions to this for international students, for BA (Hons) Music, and for Postgraduate courses. It also covers recognition of prior learning, and how you can apply for that if you have previously studied a comparable course or have equitable industry experience.

Admissions Policy

Under 18s Admissions Policy

OCA welcomes applications and enrolments from learners under the age of 18 for specific study options. If you are under the age of 18 you can enrol to join OCA’s foundation courses.  This is a new policy introduced for the 2024/25 academic year.

Under 18s Admissions Policy
    • 01/06/2026: Page reformatted.
    • 12/08/2024: Added ‘Changes from the previous policy’ section and ‘Archived Policies’ sections.