2027 entry
Key admissions dates
Check the deadline before you choose prep.
The short answer
Book first. Practise next.
For the UAT-UK October sitting, booking closes on 28 September 2026, 6pm BST and testing runs 12 to 16 October 2026. The early UCAS deadline is 15 October 2026 at 18:00 UK time. Check your course page and the official schedule before acting.
Dates to put in your diary
| Date | What it means | Next step |
|---|---|---|
| 28 September 2026, 6pm BST | UAT-UK October booking closes. | Confirm your course requirement and book through the official provider. |
| 12 to 16 October 2026 | UAT-UK October sitting for 2027 entry. | Use the remaining time for focused practice. |
| 15 October 2026 | Early UCAS applications close at 18:00 UK time. | Check the university's exact application instructions. |
Dates change by exam and course. The official pages below are the final check.
A practical next step
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Before you book
When is the UAT-UK October 2026 sitting?
The UAT-UK October sitting for 2027 entry runs from 12 to 16 October 2026. Booking closes on 28 September 2026, 6pm BST.
When does LNAT booking close for Oxford and Cambridge?
The LNAT provider lists testing from 1 September 2026 and booking through 15 September 2026 for Oxford and Cambridge applicants. Those applicants must sit by 15 October 2026; Oxford Foundation Year in Law applicants have until 13 January 2027. Check the university deadlines before you book.
When is the early UCAS deadline?
Oxford, Cambridge and other courses using the early UCAS deadline close applications on 15 October 2026 at 18:00 UK time. Check the exact course and university page.
Where are the exam-specific dates?
Use the ESAT, TARA and LNAT date pages for each exam's booking and testing details. UAT-UK's January window runs 4 to 8 January 2027 and booking closes on 21 December 2026, 6pm GMT; TMUA uses the same UAT-UK schedule. Those pages are the final check before you act.