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are clear. The agreement is attached as Appendix I. Receipt of the signed agreement shall be a
condition of the applicant’s offer.
b)
If they will be under 16:
i)
The letter shall explain that a person within the United Kingdom, preferably based within
convenient reach of Newcastle (or London in the case of applicants for degree programmes at
Newcastle University London), shall be given written parental responsibility for the child by that
child’s parent(s) before the University can agree to admitting the child. This person shall
exercise responsibilities delegated by the parent(s). The parent(s) shall provide a copy of the
written agreement to the University. The Admissions Office, in consultation with the Academic
Registrar if appropriate, must be satisfied with the scope of the delegated responsibilities before
the applicant may be admitted.
ii)
If the applicant accepts the offer, the applicant and person with parental responsibility shall
where practicable attend for a meeting with the Senior Undergraduate Admissions Manager. The
purpose of the meeting will be the same as that described in 2.3 (b) (i) above, and the relevant
admissions tutor shall be invited to attend.
iii) The same procedures as outlined in 2.3 (b) (ii) – (iv) above shall be followed.
4.
Queries about Policy and Procedures
Any queries about the policy and procedures set out in this document should be directed to the
Senior Undergraduate Admissions Manager, Marketing and Student Recruitment Directorate,
Newcastle University, King’s Gate, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RU.