how lenient are Cardiff uni with entry requirements?

The course im interested in asks for ABB-BBB. I think I should be able to get ABB, but there's a chance I might get ABC, or maybe even AAC. Would the C ruin it, even if its in an unrelated subject?

Scroll to see replies

Reply 1

chelseafan

Depends on how competitive the course is.

ABC and AAC would usually be ok.

Reply 2

user488949439

Original post

by frogplant

The course im interested in asks for ABB-BBB. I think I should be able to get ABB, but there's a chance I might get ABC, or maybe even AAC. Would the C ruin it, even if its in an unrelated subject?

Nobody can give any guarantee and it will depend on the subject but usually Cardiff will accept you with those grades.

Reply 3

McGinger

Often Universities will still take you if you miss a grade and they still have space, but of course there are no guarantees.
So, get the offer - work your butt off, and get those grades. Cardiff is worth it.

Reply 4

frogplant

Original post

by McGinger

thank you, that's very motivational :smile:

Reply 5

MadMathsMum

Ask them - they should able to give you an idea! When my son did his UCAS form earlier this year, I called up the departments saying that their grade requirements may be a bit "of a scretch" and would my son be wasting a choice by putting that course/ uni as one of hos 5 choices. They know what grades they went to over the previous couple of years/ what was in clearing and may be able to steer you accordingly.
One very helpful admissions tutor advised along line of ..." oviously we can't guarantee, but in the last 2 years you would have got in with Grades XXX " My son's predicted grades were lower than all of the AAB/ ABB unis that he applied for and he got 4 offers. All were are the advertised requirement, but at least it gave him something to work for.

He didn't get his firm but traded up from his insurance in clearing and is off to Cardiff in the week.

Next year could be a bit different but possible not as many deferrals as originally anticipated.
Obviously this strategy is less likely to apply to any heavily oversubscribed courses so will vary for subject to subject.

(edited 5 years ago)

Reply 6

frogplant

thank you! im sure if I work hard I may be able to reach the requirements but its always a worry :0 . ill ask them! I don't think the course im looking at is too popular actually so that could be good for me

Reply 7

Uyirpeariel

My offer was BBC...and I got BCD :colondollar:

Still got into Cardiff tho and now in my final year on track for a first. don't sweat it!

Reply 8

frogplant

Original post

by Uyirpeariel

My offer was BBC...and I got BCD :colondollar:

Still got into Cardiff tho and now in my final year on track for a first. don't sweat it!

thanks for the reponse! gives me some ease :smile:

Reply 9

Ollie usher

I got offer for Politics and Economics for ABB. Would I get in with grades between ABC-BBC?

Reply 10

Ollie usher

I got offer for Politics and Economics for ABB. Would I get in with grades between ABC-BBC?

Reply 11

AliceRoseGuy

Original post

by Uyirpeariel

My offer was BBC...and I got BCD :colondollar:

Still got into Cardiff tho and now in my final year on track for a first. don't sweat it!

Heya!

I just wondered how you did this year, as you mentioned you were in your final year?

I need AAB, I already have an A so waiting for my other results to get in. I reckon I'll end up with AA*D/ AAD/ AAE tho, due to how my exams went in maths.

Reply 12

Michaeltttt

Original post

by Ollie usher

I got offer for Politics and Economics for ABB. Would I get in with grades between ABC-BBC?

What grades did you get and did you get in?
I’ve applied for same course but offer is AAB

Reply 13

daisydd2020

Original post

by Ollie usher

I got offer for Politics and Economics for ABB. Would I get in with grades between ABC-BBC?

hi just wondering did you get in with those grades? were they lenient? thanks

Reply 14

Anonymous #1

Hi i got an offer from cardiff for law with AAB but i feel as if ill get BBB or even BBC knowing that law is a competitive course is there anyway i could still get in?

Reply 15

user488949439

Original post

by Anonymous

Hi i got an offer from cardiff for law with AAB but i feel as if ill get BBB or even BBC knowing that law is a competitive course is there anyway i could still get in?

There is a possibility but more than a 2 grade drop is highly unlikely. Nobody knows as it will depend on how many others meet their offers and that wont be known until results. I think it would be a good idea to research other universities in case you are rejected.

Reply 16

CardiffUni Rep 2

Official Rep

Original post

by Anonymous

Hi i got an offer from cardiff for law with AAB but i feel as if ill get BBB or even BBC knowing that law is a competitive course is there anyway i could still get in?

As swanseajack1 has said, it's very hard to say whether you will or won't get in, as its up to the admissions team. I suggest just working really hard for the exams, and seeing what happens. Remember, you got those predicted grades and the offer for a reason! :smile:

~ Fatiha, Cardiff University Student Rep