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You haven't given the required grades for any of these courses - but the usual advice for your 5 choices is :
History isnt a mega-competitive subject, even at Unis like Manchester, so you could even consider having two risky choices - just be prepared for No.
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1 risky choice just above your grade predictions (ie.one grade and not in a vital subject)
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3 at your predicted grades (these are your most likely offers)
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1 choice below your predicted grades (potential Insurance choice)
Reply 2
All good choices. Manchester & Nottingham may be a stretch - both highly popular unis so tend to ask for AAA.
Reply 3
Original post by Lemmii
Predicted ABB at A Level (one is a diploma not an A level) thinking of picking the following unis for my UCAS application, am I being too optimistic?
University of Manchester (contextual offer), University of East Anglia, University of Leicester, University of Lancaster and University of Nottingham.
University of Manchester (contextual offer), University of East Anglia, University of Leicester, University of Lancaster and University of Nottingham.
What's the diploma? Is it something that all unis accept?
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Original post by mike23mike
All good choices. Manchester & Nottingham may be a stretch - both highly popular unis so tend to ask for AAA.
I meet the requirements for a contextual at Manchester which brings it down to ABB, not sure about Nottingham but could swap that out for Loughborough, just not sure what their history department is like. May need to do more research 🧐
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You need to compare these courses carefully - not all History courses are the same.
Have you been to Open Days and listened to the subject presentations - or at least looked at the unit options for all years of each course?
Have you been to Open Days and listened to the subject presentations - or at least looked at the unit options for all years of each course?
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Original post by Lemmii
I’m having trouble finding it on ucas to be honest so not really sure, it’s just called a Level 3 diploma on my schools website.
Is it Criminology?
Reply 7
Original post by Lemmii
I’m having trouble finding it on ucas to be honest so not really sure, it’s just called a Level 3 diploma on my schools website.
You need to find out; it could be crucial to your application.
Reply 8
Original post by Lemmii
I meet the requirements for a contextual at Manchester which brings it down to ABB, not sure about Nottingham but could swap that out for Loughborough, just not sure what their history department is like. May need to do more research 🧐
The Loughborough brand name overall is very strong - listed in the top 20 universities in the UK for the last decade. Not sure how good the History dept is though.
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Original post by Lemmii
Yes
WJEC Level 3 Applied Diploma in Criminology.
Some top Unis will not accept this, so check with Manchester and Nottingham but the others should be fine.
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Loughborough is not that 'known' for History but if the Uni/course appeals to you, go for it, its a good Uni.
Sussex is also worth considering - History, undergraduate courses : University of Sussex
Sussex is also worth considering - History, undergraduate courses : University of Sussex
Reply 11
Original post by Lemmii
Predicted ABB at A Level (one is a diploma not an A level) thinking of picking the following unis for my UCAS application, am I being too optimistic?
University of Manchester (contextual offer), University of East Anglia, University of Leicester, University of Lancaster and University of Nottingham.
University of Manchester (contextual offer), University of East Anglia, University of Leicester, University of Lancaster and University of Nottingham.
Hi @Lemmii 🙂
It's great you're thoroughly thinking about your university choices!
To see if those universities are a good match I'd highly recommend attending open days to get a feel of the campus, course & lecturers, and the general atmosphere.
You can book your place for the UEA open days (26th October and 23rd November) here, and benefit from a free train ticket if you live far!
As others have mentioned, it'd be useful to know the diploma, you can a have a look here at the UEA entry requirements for History and see if it's accepted. Could it be an Access to HE Diploma?
I hope this helps! 🙂
Fatma
Natural Sciences student
Reply 12
Original post by Lemmii
Predicted ABB at A Level (one is a diploma not an A level) thinking of picking the following unis for my UCAS application, am I being too optimistic?
University of Manchester (contextual offer), University of East Anglia, University of Leicester, University of Lancaster and University of Nottingham.
University of Manchester (contextual offer), University of East Anglia, University of Leicester, University of Lancaster and University of Nottingham.
Hello 🙂
How exciting that you are considering The University of Leicester as one of your options 🙂
What subject are you hoping to study?
Best wishes,
Rachel - Student Recruitment Coordinator - The University of Leicester
Reply 13
Original post by Lemmii
Just a quick update to say than Manchester, UEA, Loughborough and Leicester have all confirmed they will accept the Diploma alongside two full A-Levels. What a relief!!
Thanks all for your guidance!
Thanks all for your guidance!
Feel free to come and visit us on our campus at one of our upcoming Open Days that you can still book on to! This way you can get a feel for the place and decided whether you can see yourself studying the course for the next 3 years! We still have Open Days on Saturday 5th October and Saturday 9th November and you can book here!
Reply 14
Original post by Lemmii
Predicted ABB at A Level (one is a diploma not an A level) thinking of picking the following unis for my UCAS application, am I being too optimistic?
University of Manchester (contextual offer), University of East Anglia, University of Leicester, University of Lancaster and University of Nottingham.
University of Manchester (contextual offer), University of East Anglia, University of Leicester, University of Lancaster and University of Nottingham.
Hey there,
It is great to hear you are considering applying to the University of Leicester for History- those are some great predicted grades!
You can see what our entry requirements are here on our website and see whether you are eligible for a contextual offer too.
Best of Luck,
Hannah- University of Leicester
Reply 15
Original post by McGinger
Loughborough is not that 'known' for History but if the Uni/course appeals to you, go for it, its a good Uni.
Sussex is also worth considering - History, undergraduate courses : University of Sussex
Sussex is also worth considering - History, undergraduate courses : University of Sussex
Hi , so im currently in year 13 doing economics , physics and maths and my predicted grades were AAB , the B is in physics btw . i had a strong set of GCSE's i want to apply to manchester , birmingham , lancaster and southampton for economics bsc . However , i want to apply to one aspirational for accounting and finance and i was thinking either KCL, durham or bristol because it's less competitive and i heard investment banking look at schools first then courses but i'm not sure its a good idea . Can i get some advise ?
Reply 16
Original post by Lemmii
Just a quick update to say than Manchester, UEA, Loughborough and Leicester have all confirmed they will accept the Diploma alongside two full A-Levels. What a relief!!
Thanks all for your guidance!
Thanks all for your guidance!
Hi!
That's great!
Feel free to ask my more questions if you have any and good luck with the application process!
Fatma
Natural Sciences student.
Reply 17
Original post by Lemmii
Predicted ABB at A Level (one is a diploma not an A level) thinking of picking the following unis for my UCAS application, am I being too optimistic?
University of Manchester (contextual offer), University of East Anglia, University of Leicester, University of Lancaster and University of Nottingham.
University of Manchester (contextual offer), University of East Anglia, University of Leicester, University of Lancaster and University of Nottingham.
Hello @Lemmii , thank you for your question regardling choosing Lancaster as one of your options to study History.
Entry requirements for BA Hons History start at AAB for A level requirements or Distinction, Distinction, Distinction for BTEC. Please feel free to drop an email to [email protected] with any further questions you have regarding grade entry requirements.
Lancaster is a great university to study History, with the Complete University Guide (2025) ranking us 16th in the country for this course! As well as the standard History course, we also have Study Abroad and Placement pathways available with this course, giving you the opportunity to further enrich your academic experience at a truly great university. Please see this link to find out more about the modules you could take on our History courses History at Lancaster.
If you have any further questions regarding life at Lancaster, please feel free to ask!
Taylor (Lancaster Uni Student Ambassador)
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