Your Route Into University Starts Here
We look at the whole person, not just a list of grades. Your life and work experience count, and our Admissions team will guide you from your first question to your first day.
Our students, Luton campus
Higher Education for Luton and Beyond
Applying to Green Valley Academy is simple. We welcome students from all backgrounds who are passionate about learning and ready to take the next step in their education.
We review every applicant as an individual, looking at your experience and personal qualities as well as your qualifications. Our admissions process is designed to find your potential, not to screen you out.
Returning to Education
Perhaps you left school or college early, or have spent years working or caring for others. The Foundation Year rebuilds your study skills and confidence.
Changing Career
Public health leads to roles in the NHS, local government, charities and community organisations. Employment, caring and volunteering all count as relevant experience.
Studying Close to Home
Study at our Atrium campus in Luton for a degree awarded by the University of Wolverhampton, with weekday support from a team that knows you by name.
What You Need to Apply
Entry requirements are set by the University of Wolverhampton and reviewed regularly.
Previous experience in public health is not required.
Other qualifications or experience?
If you hold Level 3 study, an Access qualification, other certificates or previous university credit, tell us on your application. Admissions will advise you on how they can be taken into account.
Home students only
Green Valley Academy recruits UK home students. We do not recruit international students and cannot sponsor visas.
Five Steps From Application to Enrolment
Every decision is made against published criteria, and the reasons are recorded.
Apply Online
Complete our short online application. It takes a few minutes and there is no fee.
We Contact You
A member of the Admissions team calls you, usually within one working day, to talk through your application.
Documents Checked
We verify your identity and right to study against original or certified documents before any offer is confirmed.
Assessment Day
We book you onto a Preparation for Foundation Assessment Day at our Luton campus.
Offer and Enrolment
Successful applicants receive an offer, then enrol with us and register with the University of Wolverhampton.
Ready to Apply?
Our application form takes a few minutes to complete. You do not need to upload any documents at this stage, and there is no fee to apply.
Have these details ready
- Your contact details and an emergency contact
- Your UK residency status
- Whether you have received student finance before
- Your highest qualification, or relevant work and life experience
Need support?
The form asks whether you have a learning need, difficulty or disability, so we can plan your support from day one. Telling us will not affect how we assess your application.
Were you recommended to us?
If a current student or member of staff recommended us, have their name and contact details ready so we can record it.
Learning with our academic team
Your Assessment Day
The PFF Assessment Day is not an exam. It is a supportive day at our Luton campus that helps us see your potential and gives you a real picture of studying with us.
You will meet our team, find out what studying here is really like and ask any questions before you commit.
What happens on the day
- A conversation about your experience and why you want to study public health.
- A short written task to see how you communicate your ideas.
- A numeracy and digital skills check, used to plan your support, not to exclude you.
- An introduction to studying at GVA, including personal tutors and support services.
What we look for
Our trained assessors record your day against four published competencies:
If you are not ready yet, we will tell you honestly and kindly, advise you on how to prepare, and welcome you to apply again.
Need adjustments? Tell us about any disability, learning difference or support need at any stage. Telling us never disadvantages your application, and we will make reasonable adjustments to every part of the process, including the Assessment Day.
What Does My Status Mean?
You can see your status as your application moves forward. Here is what each one means and what to do next.
Qualified
You meet the entry requirements. This does not yet confirm a place. If a place is available you will receive an offer, which you then accept before completing enrolment.
Reserve
You meet the entry requirements but there is no confirmed place yet, so you are on our waiting list. This is not a rejection. Stay in touch, keep your documents up to date and accept the offer if a place opens.
Unqualified
Your current qualifications or documents do not yet meet the entry requirements. Check the requirements above, send any missing documents, or talk to us about a future intake.
Withdrawn or Closed
If your application was closed because documents arrived late or an offer deadline was missed, contact Admissions straight away. We will advise whether your place can be kept, or whether to appeal or reapply.
Making an Informed Choice
We want you to start your course with a clear picture of how it is funded and what you are agreeing to. Our Admissions team will talk this through with you before you accept any offer.
Student finance
Eligible home students may be able to apply to Student Finance England for tuition fee and maintenance support. We can help you with the process, and you can read the official guidance.
Tuition fees
Tuition fees are set by the University of Wolverhampton and reviewed each year. The current fee is shown on the course page and in full in your offer letter.
Your contract
Your contract is with the University of Wolverhampton. Please read its Terms and Conditions for home students before you accept. You have the right to cancel within 14 days of accepting.
Your information is handled under UK GDPR, seen only by authorised staff and kept only as long as our retention schedule allows. We check identity, right to study and qualifications against original or certified documents, and applications supported by false documents are refused. See our policies for details.
A Fair and Transparent Decision
Every applicant is assessed on merit and potential. If you are unhappy with a decision or with our service, you can appeal or complain free of charge.
You receive an offer
We explain the next steps, direct you to the University's offer letter and Terms and Conditions, and help you prepare for enrolment and induction.
Not this time
You can ask for feedback from your Assessment Day. A decision not to offer a place is never a judgement of your worth, and you are welcome to reapply for a future intake with any new achievements.
You want to challenge it
You can appeal if the process was not followed fairly, or if relevant information could not be provided at the time. We recommend contacting Admissions first.
Contact Admissions within 10 working days of the decision. We respond within 5 working days.
Submit a written appeal or complaint within a further 10 working days. A senior member of staff not involved in the decision responds within 15 working days.
On grounds of procedural failure at Stage 2, the Principal decides within 10 working days and confirms the outcome in writing.
After Stage 3 you can use the University of Wolverhampton's Admissions Complaints Procedure. You will never be disadvantaged for appealing or complaining in good faith.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an application fee?
No. Applying to Green Valley Academy is free.
When does the next course start?
Our next intake is January 2027. Contact Admissions to find out about the next available Assessment Days.
Do I need A levels or UCAS points?
No. You need GCSE English at grade 4 or an accepted equivalent, and you must attend the Preparation for Foundation Assessment Day. Any other qualifications you hold are welcome and help us understand your readiness.
Is the Foundation Year a separate qualification?
No. The Foundation Year is the first year of the four year BSc (Hons) Public Health with Foundation Year. When you complete it successfully you progress into the degree itself.
I missed my offer deadline. What should I do?
Contact Admissions straight away, explain what happened and confirm that you are still interested. We will tell you whether your place can be kept or whether you should join the reserve list.
My application was closed because my documents were late. Can I still apply?
Yes. Contact Admissions to explain and confirm your eligibility. You may need to reapply for the next intake with all your documents on time, and we will advise whether an appeal or a new application is the better route.
Which documents will I need?
You do not need to upload anything when you first apply. Admissions will tell you exactly which identity, right to study and qualification documents to bring, and will check them against originals or certified copies.
Can international students apply?
No. We recruit UK home students only and cannot sponsor student visas.
Can I visit the campus before I apply?
Yes. You are welcome to visit our Atrium campus in Luton by appointment. See campus life or contact us to arrange a visit.
Who awards my degree?
Your degree is awarded by the University of Wolverhampton. Green Valley Academy delivers the course in Luton in partnership with the University.
Not Sure Where to Start?
If you are unsure whether you meet the entry requirements or how funding works, talk to us before you apply. Advice is free and there is no obligation. We are available Monday to Friday, 10:00 to 18:00.