If you want to take a year out between college and an undergraduate course at university, you need to apply through UCAS for a deferred place while you're still at college. For example, UCAS allows you to select either September 2022 or September 2023 as a start date at the time of filling out your application form online.
It's also possible to defer for a year after you've applied and received an unconditional offer. You'll need to contact our Applicant Enquiries team by phone on +44 (0)20 8223 3333 (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm) or Live chat: Click the live chat icon in the bottom right of the screen.