Offers of other courses if grades aren't met

I think if you look at the statistics of applicants vurses places, you'll realise that an alternative offer if you don't make the grades, or a place in clearing is almost non-existant.

I have received a conditional offer of AAA to study English and History at Leeds and am (was) extremely excited about starting in September. However, shortly after the January exams I learnt that I would not be able to resit one of my legacy exams because as you may know, they have now been completely scrapped. I was not aware of the legacy subject stopping resits because I have been studying for this independently aside an extra qualification which I have stayed behind a year to do (I finished sixth form in 2009 and am now at college). At the moment I am 13 marks off an A which is really frustrating!
I have emailed the relevant people along with recommendations from my teachers at college, but I'm really sceptical about getting onto the course as I know it is really popular. However, I was wondering what the likelihood is of being offered a place on another course. I have committed myself to Leeds completely, which is probably a silly idea but I have wanted to go there for years, so I wouldn't mind compromising my first choice to get in and amending it once I'm there.
Does anybody have any experience with the English and History course? Has anybody been offered different courses and if so, what and how happy are they now? Any help is appreciated.

I know, Leeds is amazing right?!
Yeah, I was definitely thinking of ringing them up on results day if I hadn't automatically got put onto another course or miraculously got accepted onto my first choice. I never thought asked them to transfer me onto another course, but I'd be quite happy to do anything (within reason) as long as I get in.
Now I think about it though, I kinda just wish I'd applied for English single honours because that's still AAB and I prefer English to history. The school of joint honours is so great though and the way you can switch around what you study is really appealing to me. I'd be happy doing something with politics/philosophy or something else if I didn't get on my proper course, but I doubt they'd offer it to me really.
It's horrible being in this state of limbo and not being able to get excited and feeling like it's a waste of time applying for accommodation (where are you applying, by the way?). I don't want to get super psyched about Leeds (too late) because I am still somewhat happy with my second choice, but Leeds is just the place to be!

I have received a conditional offer of AAA to study English and History at Leeds and am (was) extremely excited about starting in September. However, shortly after the January exams I learnt that I would not be able to resit one of my legacy exams because as you may know, they have now been completely scrapped. I was not aware of the legacy subject stopping resits because I have been studying for this independently aside an extra qualification which I have stayed behind a year to do (I finished sixth form in 2009 and am now at college). At the moment I am 13 marks off an A which is really frustrating!
I have emailed the relevant people along with recommendations from my teachers at college, but I'm really sceptical about getting onto the course as I know it is really popular. However, I was wondering what the likelihood is of being offered a place on another course. I have committed myself to Leeds completely, which is probably a silly idea but I have wanted to go there for years, so I wouldn't mind compromising my first choice to get in and amending it once I'm there.
Does anybody have any experience with the English and History course? Has anybody been offered different courses and if so, what and how happy are they now? Any help is appreciated.