ATAS (the Academic Technology Approval Scheme) is a scheme by which the UK government screens students from outside Europe who may, through studies in engineering, science or technology, have access to information and technology which could be used to develop weapons of mass destruction.
Students can apply for an ATAS certificate once they have received a conditional or unconditional offer from the university.

Applications can take at least 30 working days (6 weeks) to process.  Please note during peak time (April to August) this may take longer.  The university is unable to issue your CAS until we have received your ATAS certification.

Guidance on what should be included in the ATAS statement at time of submission.

Taught Postgraduate - For a taught master’s degree, list the elective/optional modules; there are no electives, list the core modules.

Doctoral - A research statement, 6-7 lines in length, summarising the research activities you  will undertake, including the research abstract; this statement should provide sufficient detail to allow the FCO to determine if clearance should be granted. 

Students should copy and paste their course details into the ATAS application form to avoid any errors.

Where a new ATAS statement is required because of a course change or extension to registration and the student requires a new Visa, ensure that the course name on the new statement appears the same as your new CAS.