260 ucas points - what unis?!
Anyone know of any unis who will accept someone with this many points?
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Original post by Skyscene
Aberystwyth - guaranteed.
A good university too, just going through a bit of a rough patch.
If you don't mind, how have you reached 260? Some universities not accept A-Levels such as, General Studies. If the 260 is just from normal A-Levels and AS you have some reasonable prospects for university. I highly recommend using the Telegraph for clearing help.
Original post by The_Oracle95
If you don't mind, how have you reached 260? Some universities not accept A-Levels such as, General Studies. If the 260 is just from normal A-Levels and AS you have some reasonable prospects for university. I highly recommend using the Telegraph for clearing help.
I have distinction * distinction * in a BTEC diploma
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Hull (depends what course), Worcester
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Original post by Skyscene
What course are you looking at applying for?
Original post by Skyscene
What course are you thinking of studying, university will differ depending on what the course is?
Preferably international management or business and management... My diploma is in enterprise and entrepreneurship
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D*D* from a BTEC 12 unit diploma should actually be worth 280 UCAS points, not 260.
But a lot of universities have courses from 240 points onwards, so you do have a good chance!
But a lot of universities have courses from 240 points onwards, so you do have a good chance!
I would look between University's ranked, 35ish to 50 on this table. http://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/league-tables/rankings?s=Business+%26+Management+Studies . One I just looked at for you, was Nottingham Trent. http://www.ntu.ac.uk/apps/pss/course_finder/104621-1/39/ba_%28hons%29_business_management_and_entrepreneurship.aspx?yoe=7&st=2&s=1&sv=B&sl=1%7C4%7C2#howtoapply iversity,
They specifically ask for 280 UCAS points from A levels however they state during clearing this may vary. It is not worth going to a really bad university, so you need to aim for a university round this level. Given that you got the highest mark possible in your diploma, which is directly relevant to your university course, and the fact your only 20 points off. It is worth ringing up and selling yourself. Best of luck.
They specifically ask for 280 UCAS points from A levels however they state during clearing this may vary. It is not worth going to a really bad university, so you need to aim for a university round this level. Given that you got the highest mark possible in your diploma, which is directly relevant to your university course, and the fact your only 20 points off. It is worth ringing up and selling yourself. Best of luck.
Some of our courses here at Glyndwr University in Wrexham north Wales accept 240 points.
You can find details about all our undergraduate courses here: http://www.glyndwr.ac.uk/en/Undergraduatecourses/
You can find details about all our undergraduate courses here: http://www.glyndwr.ac.uk/en/Undergraduatecourses/
Original post by The_Oracle95
I would look between University's ranked, 35ish to 50 on this table. http://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/league-tables/rankings?s=Business+%26+Management+Studies . One I just looked at for you, was Nottingham Trent. http://www.ntu.ac.uk/apps/pss/course_finder/104621-1/39/ba_%28hons%29_business_management_and_entrepreneurship.aspx?yoe=7&st=2&s=1&sv=B&sl=1%7C4%7C2#howtoapply iversity,
They specifically ask for 280 UCAS points from A levels however they state during clearing this may vary. It is not worth going to a really bad university, so you need to aim for a university round this level. Given that you got the highest mark possible in your diploma, which is directly relevant to your university course, and the fact your only 20 points off. It is worth ringing up and selling yourself. Best of luck.
They specifically ask for 280 UCAS points from A levels however they state during clearing this may vary. It is not worth going to a really bad university, so you need to aim for a university round this level. Given that you got the highest mark possible in your diploma, which is directly relevant to your university course, and the fact your only 20 points off. It is worth ringing up and selling yourself. Best of luck.
Thanks for your help!
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I recommend using WhatUni. I've spent countless hours on there trying to decide what course/uni to go to. 
Original post by Skyscene
Preferably international management or business and management... My diploma is in enterprise and entrepreneurship
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For International Management: Some of these include international business/tourism/hospitality/travel and tourism (possibly can't remember now) and relations management. I wasn't 100% sure if these are related back to the course you'd like to study, sorry.
Anglia Ruskin - 220-260 http://search.ucas.com/course/summary/294321/international-business-management?Vac=1&AvailableIn=2014&Query=international%20management&ret=providers
Bedfordshire - 200 http://search.ucas.com/course/entryrequirements/4775/international-tourism-management?Vac=1&AvailableIn=2014&Query=international%20management&ret=providers#coursedetailsmenu
University College Birmingham - 240 http://search.ucas.com/course/entryrequirements/9416/international-tourism-business-management?Vac=1&AvailableIn=2014&Query=international%20management&ret=providers#coursedetailsmenu
Bournemouth - 240-280 http://search.ucas.com/course/entryrequirements/11160/international-hospitality-management?Vac=1&AvailableIn=2014&Query=international%20management&ret=providers#coursedetailsmenu
Bury College - 260 http://search.ucas.com/course/entryrequirements/123519/international-business-management?Vac=1&AvailableIn=2014&Query=international%20management&ret=providers#coursedetailsmenu
Cardiff Metropolitan University - Foundation Year 80 http://search.ucas.com/course/entryrequirements/21932/international-business-management-3-years-or-4-years-including-foundation?Vac=1&AvailableIn=2014&Query=international%20management&ret=providers&courselevel=1#coursedetailsmenu
University of Central Lancashire - DD -D*D* http://search.ucas.com/course/entryrequirements/28642/international-hospitality-management?Feather=7&Vac=1&AvailableIn=2014&Query=international%20management&MaxResults=1000&page=2&ret=providers#coursedetailsmenu
University of Cumbria - 240 http://search.ucas.com/course/entryrequirements/23773/international-business-management?Feather=7&Vac=1&AvailableIn=2014&Query=international%20management&MaxResults=1000&page=2&ret=providers&courselevel=1#coursedetailsmenu
Derby - 260 http://search.ucas.com/course/entryrequirements/293538/international-hospitality-management?Feather=7&Vac=1&AvailableIn=2014&Query=international%20management&MaxResults=1000&page=2&ret=providers#coursedetailsmenu
Kaplan Holborn College - 200-240 http://search.ucas.com/course/entryrequirements/58215/international-business-management?Feather=10&Vac=1&AvailableIn=2014&Query=international%20management&MaxResults=1000&page=3&ret=providers#coursedetailsmenu
Leeds Metropolitan/Beckett - 180 http://search.ucas.com/course/entryrequirements/129314/international-tourism-management?Feather=10&Vac=1&AvailableIn=2014&Query=international%20management&MaxResults=1000&page=3&ret=providers#coursedetailsmenu
London Metropolitan - 240 http://search.ucas.com/course/entryrequirements/294033/international-business-management?Feather=10&Vac=1&AvailableIn=2014&Query=international%20management&MaxResults=1000&page=3&ret=providers#coursedetailsmenu
Manchester Metropolitan - 260-280 http://search.ucas.com/course/entryrequirements/73603/international-business-management?Feather=10&Vac=1&AvailableIn=2014&Query=international%20management&MaxResults=1000&page=3&ret=providers#coursedetailsmenu
Royal Agricultural University - 240 http://search.ucas.com/course/entryrequirements/97035/international-business-management?Feather=15&Vac=1&AvailableIn=2014&Query=international%20management&MaxResults=1000&page=4&ret=providers#coursedetailsmenu
Salford - 260-300 http://search.ucas.com/course/entryrequirements/107586/international-events-management?Feather=15&Vac=1&AvailableIn=2014&Query=international%20management&MaxResults=1000&page=4&ret=providers#coursedetailsmenu
Sheffield Hallam - 240-280 http://search.ucas.com/course/entryrequirements/106769/international-hotel-management?Feather=15&Vac=1&AvailableIn=2014&Query=international%20management&MaxResults=1000&page=4&ret=providers#coursedetailsmenu
Staffordshire - 260 http://search.ucas.com/course/entryrequirements/105635/international-business-management?Feather=15&Vac=1&AvailableIn=2014&Query=international%20management&MaxResults=1000&page=5&ret=providers#coursedetailsmenu
Sunderland - 220-360 http://search.ucas.com/course/entryrequirements/128955/international-tourism-and-hospitality-management?Feather=15&Vac=1&AvailableIn=2014&Query=international%20management&MaxResults=1000&page=5&ret=providers#coursedetailsmenu
Swansea Metropolitan - 160-360 http://search.ucas.com/course/entryrequirements/110924/international-travel-tourism-management?Feather=15&Vac=1&AvailableIn=2014&Query=international%20management&MaxResults=1000&page=5&ret=providers#coursedetailsmenu
Teeside - 240 http://search.ucas.com/course/entryrequirements/112865/international-management?Feather=15&Vac=1&AvailableIn=2014&Query=international%20management&MaxResults=1000&page=5&ret=providers#coursedetailsmenu
Wolverhampton - 220 http://search.ucas.com/course/entryrequirements/116321/international-business-management?Feather=15&Vac=1&AvailableIn=2014&Query=international%20management&MaxResults=1000&page=5&ret=providers#coursedetailsmenu
If you'd like one done for business and management just let me know
Original post by Skyscene
Hi Skyscene,
Don't panic! 280 (D*D*) is a fab BTEC result! Well Done! Here at Kingston the courses you are interested in, International Business and Business Management will be available through clearing! Take a look at the courses here and call us tomorrow morning when our hotline opens on 0844 842 9599. Phone lines will be busy but don't give up!
Good Luck
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Original post by DylanJ96
I have 610 UCAS points and still never got into my first choice. 
Just be careful when dealing with UCAS points because some universities can be funny with them...
Just be careful when dealing with UCAS points because some universities can be funny with them...Did you have a lot of AS levels combined with A levels or something? Never heard of anyone having that many points!
Original post by Lostox
Did you have a lot of AS levels combined with A levels or something? Never heard of anyone having that many points!
I'm from Scotland so I did Scottish qualifications (highers and advanced highers). I just did quite well in the exams that I did sit.
Original post by DylanJ96
I'm from Scotland so I did Scottish qualifications (highers and advanced highers). I just did quite well in the exams that I did sit.
That's probably why I've never seen that before, never quite understood how highers converted into points.
Well done though!
Original post by Lostox
That's probably why I've never seen that before, never quite understood how highers converted into points.
Well done though!
Well done though!
We get roughly the same amount of points for the same level of qualification but we tend to do more subjects and, hence, usually have a slightly higher amount of UCAS points. I think that's how it works anyway but it's all terribly confusing.
Thank you! It still wasn't enough to get into my first choice but I'm happy with where I'm going anyway.
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