What should I pick for my fifth choice?

Hi, I’ve applied to English lit at Edinburgh, Durham, Notts and Newcastle and want a fifth option. I know I don’t need it but I want to. I’m thinking Bristol but know this is competitive, is it a bad idea to put Bristol when I know the likelihood of getting into my other top two is low?
Basically my question is: should I have Bristol as a fifth choice ( not really my fifth choice but you know) or go for another uni with lower entry requirements?
The entry requirements for Bristol are AAA.
My predicted is A*A*A.
any help would be appreciated, thanks!!

Reply 1

swanseajack1

19

Original post by Octopus1

Hi, I’ve applied to English lit at Edinburgh, Durham, Notts and Newcastle and want a fifth option. I know I don’t need it but I want to. I’m thinking Bristol but know this is competitive, is it a bad idea to put Bristol when I know the likelihood of getting into my other top two is low?
Basically my question is: should I have Bristol as a fifth choice ( not really my fifth choice but you know) or go for another uni with lower entry requirements?
The entry requirements for Bristol are AAA.
My predicted is A*A*A.
any help would be appreciated, thanks!!

I would apply. There is a good chance of you getting an offer though considering you are 2 grades above their requiirement.

Reply 2

Octopus1

OP

6

Original post by swanseajack1

Original post by Octopus1

Hi, I’ve applied to English lit at Edinburgh, Durham, Notts and Newcastle and want a fifth option. I know I don’t need it but I want to. I’m thinking Bristol but know this is competitive, is it a bad idea to put Bristol when I know the likelihood of getting into my other top two is low?
Basically my question is: should I have Bristol as a fifth choice ( not really my fifth choice but you know) or go for another uni with lower entry requirements?
The entry requirements for Bristol are AAA.
My predicted is A*A*A.
any help would be appreciated, thanks!!

I would apply. There is a good chance of you getting an offer though considering you are 2 grades above their requiirement.

Thanks so much that’s very reassuring!

Reply 3

Muttley79

20

Original post by Octopus1

Hi, I’ve applied to English lit at Edinburgh, Durham, Notts and Newcastle and want a fifth option. I know I don’t need it but I want to. I’m thinking Bristol but know this is competitive, is it a bad idea to put Bristol when I know the likelihood of getting into my other top two is low?
Basically my question is: should I have Bristol as a fifth choice ( not really my fifth choice but you know) or go for another uni with lower entry requirements?
The entry requirements for Bristol are AAA.
My predicted is A*A*A.
any help would be appreciated, thanks!!

Don't pick Bristol - accommodation issues are awful and some students are living miles away in Wales!

What about Exeter?

Reply 4

McGinger

18

Not Bristol - its a small department, not that interesting a course, and Bristol is as expensive as London.

Look at :
BA English Literature (2024 entry) | The University of Manchester
English (BA) - Undergraduate, University of York
English Literature BA Hons (Q300) - Lancaster University
English Literature BA | University of Leeds

Reply 5

PQ

Clearing and Applications Advisor

21

If you’re interested in a course with more variety then UEA is particularly strong in American studies and Creative Writing and there’s modules from both available on their English degrees.

Reply 6

Octopus1

OP

6

Original post by Muttley79

Original post by Octopus1

Hi, I’ve applied to English lit at Edinburgh, Durham, Notts and Newcastle and want a fifth option. I know I don’t need it but I want to. I’m thinking Bristol but know this is competitive, is it a bad idea to put Bristol when I know the likelihood of getting into my other top two is low?
Basically my question is: should I have Bristol as a fifth choice ( not really my fifth choice but you know) or go for another uni with lower entry requirements?
The entry requirements for Bristol are AAA.
My predicted is A*A*A.
any help would be appreciated, thanks!!

Don't pick Bristol - accommodation issues are awful and some students are living miles away in Wales!

What about Exeter?

Oh dear that sounds terrible. I have thought about Exeter but at the open day I didn’t really feel it was for me

Reply 7

Muttley79

20

Really? I'm surprised given you're applying to Durham ....

Reply 8

Octopus1

OP

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Original post by Muttley79

Really? I'm surprised given you're applying to Durham ....

Yeh I know they’re similar in people sense, but the course is outstanding I kinda just put it down for that as my very aspirational choice haha. I’m just not a fan of Exeter, plus it’s a popular choice for my school so I feel like I’d still be at school - if that makes sense

Reply 9

Muttley79

20

Original post by Octopus1

Yeh I know they’re similar in people sense, but the course is outstanding I kinda just put it down for that as my very aspirational choice haha. I’m just not a fan of Exeter, plus it’s a popular choice for my school so I feel like I’d still be at school - if that makes sense

Not really - lots go from my school but never see each other. Unless you are studying the same degree or in the same hall you'd not bump into someone.

Durham has the risk of sharing rooms and is known for messing people around re offers and decision on near-misses.

Reply 10

University of Suffolk student

Official Rep

13

Original post by Octopus1

Hi, I’ve applied to English lit at Edinburgh, Durham, Notts and Newcastle and want a fifth option. I know I don’t need it but I want to. I’m thinking Bristol but know this is competitive, is it a bad idea to put Bristol when I know the likelihood of getting into my other top two is low?
Basically my question is: should I have Bristol as a fifth choice ( not really my fifth choice but you know) or go for another uni with lower entry requirements?
The entry requirements for Bristol are AAA.
My predicted is A*A*A.
any help would be appreciated, thanks!!

Hi there!
How about looking into University of Suffolk? Our English department is truly amazing and the programme is pretty unique. I'll put a link for the undergraduate programme right here: https://www.uos.ac.uk/study/ba-english/
Check it out and all the best with your applications!
Milena 🙂
MA Creative and Critical Writing

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