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If you're a domestic student you can literally enrol in August. If you're an international student, I would recommend applying earlier as you'll need to get a visa. I applied two weeks ago to programmes in London, and I'd do it sooner to get it out of the way with. The only things you need to do is 1) get a reference and 2) write the statement, which is pretty straightforward. If you have a 2:1 or above, you will almost certainly get in. I heard that they're more willing to give you money the earlier you apply, however