I’ve applied to study English Literature this year with Bath Spa University as my conditional firm choice. Bath Spa want 320 points, with 260 coming from a full A level and a B in English Lit.
I also selected De Monfort University as my insurance choice (despite them offering unconditional if I made them my firm) and they want 280 points, with 180 coming from at least 2 A levels including a C in English Lit. The benefit of this being it seems very likely they would accept me if my grades didn’t improve as well as the fact I’d be living at home.
As it stands with my grades being:
English Literature A
Media Studies B
Geography E
Creative Writing: B (This is a prediction based on coursework which hasn’t received a final grade as we were made to choose an AS extension at the start of Year 13)
I felt that my choices were realistic rather than unambitious. When I went to Bath Spa’s open day, I instinctively felt that I wanted to go there – the course, the people and the location were all appealing to me. The only thing that disappointed me was the league table rankings but I couldn’t complain given that I didn’t really revise for Geography in Year 12 (and as a result I’m retaking it along with my A2 exams).
I confirmed my choices at the end of February but in the recent weeks afterwards I discovered the
University of Reading’s course and requirements of ABB with a B in English Lit - significantly in my scenario they would only accept full A level grades. Unfortunately I was not aware of the course when I was making my five choices - I’ve not been to an open day or ordered a prospectus, I’ve only researched around the course online. I’ve spoken to my Geography teachers and they believe I could achieve a C and with Media there is potential to move up to an A. It’s highly unlikely however I can’t help but wonder if I were to get ABC or even AAC -
would I be able to get a place through adjustment?
(Side note: I’d also require Disability support so I’m guessing that would hinder my chances even further.)