Alternative offer from Cardiff. Should I email them to reconsider?

okay, I am applying for post graduation in AI, and I just got something called an "Alternative offer" from Cardiff University.

it said they have courses better prepping me for the software industry rather than give me a position in the course I chose.

I have a feeling there is a misunderstanding somewhere, as I have clearly stated in my statement of purpose speaking about the experience I have in the software industry.

I feel it would be pointless doing a course which would prep me for the industry again, as I already work in the industry. I would rather continue working to gain experience.

my question is, should I email them to reconsider my offer? or should I just drop it? it is my 5th choice but an offer is still an offer.

It would be helpful to know the course you applied for and the course you were offered. Did you meet the entry requirements for the original course?

You could contact the university to discuss however it's unlikely that they would change their mind once a decision has been made.

I applied for MSc in Artificial Intelligence, and I was offered an MSc in Computing. MSc in Computing has core subjects that I have work experience on, so there is not much I can get from that MSc. Yes, I met their criteria. I hold a 2:1 honors degree in an equivalent field to computer science and I have 4 years of work experience in IT with 2 years of it focussed on AI.