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I’m doing psych a level, and going to do it in uni. Does anything happen if I get a lower grade in a levels??? Like a B or something

Will unis decline me due to my lower grade
Or be less likely to accept me
Reply 2
Depends on what your grade requirements are for uni. If you get lower than your grade requirements after the final exams you may be less likely to be accepted, but not always (I was still accepted even though I got 1 grade lower than I needed).
It also depends on what uni you're applying for, as some unis are a lot more grade focused (like some Russel group unis), other unis are a lot more flexible.
I'm not sure if you can check now but definitely closer to results day you can check the courses you've applied for on UCAS and if you scroll to the bottom you can check the percentage of students who were accepted onto that course with your grades. I found this really reassuring, so don't worry too much because most unis accept students with much lower grades. Keep working hard and you'll be fine :smile:
Reply 3
Original post by Lasaxnll
Depends on what your grade requirements are for uni. If you get lower than your grade requirements after the final exams you may be less likely to be accepted, but not always (I was still accepted even though I got 1 grade lower than I needed).
It also depends on what uni you're applying for, as some unis are a lot more grade focused (like some Russel group unis), other unis are a lot more flexible.
I'm not sure if you can check now but definitely closer to results day you can check the courses you've applied for on UCAS and if you scroll to the bottom you can check the percentage of students who were accepted onto that course with your grades. I found this really reassuring, so don't worry too much because most unis accept students with much lower grades. Keep working hard and you'll be fine :smile:


What was the uni that u got accepted to?
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Original post by saraalk
What was the uni that u got accepted to?


I got accepted into the uni of Hull with 1 grade lower than I needed. I did apply to the uni of Sheffield for psychology as well with the same grade requirements as Hull and wasn't accepted, so it just goes to show how each uni is different (some being more grade focused than others)
Reply 5
Original post by mxalikhxbxh
I’m doing psych a level, and going to do it in uni. Does anything happen if I get a lower grade in a levels??? Like a B or something
Will unis decline me due to my lower grade

This is gonna be very reassuring for you.

I got in with DDDs.
I think you'll manage

You're welcome
Original post by dvszcx
This is gonna be very reassuring for you.
I got in with DDDs.
I think you'll manage
You're welcome


Thankyou so much!

I was just stressing, as my mock grade is lower than what I plan or am expected to get in my actual exam. And I don’t want them to see it differently as my a level is the same as what I apply for.

But this definitely, helps! I hope your doing well with where you are 🩷
Original post by Lasaxnll
Depends on what your grade requirements are for uni. If you get lower than your grade requirements after the final exams you may be less likely to be accepted, but not always (I was still accepted even though I got 1 grade lower than I needed).
It also depends on what uni you're applying for, as some unis are a lot more grade focused (like some Russel group unis), other unis are a lot more flexible.
I'm not sure if you can check now but definitely closer to results day you can check the courses you've applied for on UCAS and if you scroll to the bottom you can check the percentage of students who were accepted onto that course with your grades. I found this really reassuring, so don't worry too much because most unis accept students with much lower grades. Keep working hard and you'll be fine :smile:


Heyy. Thankyou so much!

This also helps a ton, so they can’t decline me or think differently due to my grade in the same a level subject as my uni subject. That’s what I was worried about.

But, I’m hoping I’ll get what I want! As they said I just have to meet their ucas points, and surely they’ll make me an offer, hoping for one that’s confirmed and no conditions. As it’s a non Russell group and how are u finding psych now??
Reply 8
Original post by mxalikhxbxh
Thankyou so much!
I was just stressing, as my mock grade is lower than what I plan or am expected to get in my actual exam. And I don’t want them to see it differently as my a level is the same as what I apply for.
But this definitely, helps! I hope your doing well with where you are 🩷

Oh they won't see it differently trust me! I know unis seem very harsh when it comes to grades but, unless it's top unis, they can also accept slightly lower grades.
(It kinda was a miracle to get accepted with my ones).

Psychology BSc is quite a popular field and pretty easy to get into anyway so don't stress too much!
Original post by dvszcx
Oh they won't see it differently trust me! I know unis seem very harsh when it comes to grades but, unless it's top unis, they can also accept slightly lower grades.
(It kinda was a miracle to get accepted with my ones).
Psychology BSc is quite a popular field and pretty easy to get into anyway so don't stress too much!


That’s really reassuring and refreshing to hear! And I’ll try not to stress that much.

Yeah they seem so blunt about them 😭
Where are you doing psychology?
Reply 10
Original post by mxalikhxbxh
That’s really reassuring and refreshing to hear! And I’ll try not to stress that much.
Yeah they seem so blunt about them 😭
Where are you doing psychology?

I'm at Queen's Mary Uni in London. I didn't want to move out the city so I stayed here
Original post by dvszcx
I'm at Queen's Mary Uni in London. I didn't want to move out the city so I stayed here


That’s absolutely amazing! How do you like it?

Im also applying within London
Reply 12
Original post by mxalikhxbxh
That’s absolutely amazing! How do you like it?
Im also applying within London

The uni is quite nice and the course itself is interesting although the amount of research methods and statistics we do in the first two years is unreal 😭 and I'm scared as hell for my thesis.
But all fine ty!
Original post by mxalikhxbxh
Heyy. Thankyou so much!
This also helps a ton, so they can’t decline me or think differently due to my grade in the same a level subject as my uni subject. That’s what I was worried about.
But, I’m hoping I’ll get what I want! As they said I just have to meet their ucas points, and surely they’ll make me an offer, hoping for one that’s confirmed and no conditions. As it’s a non Russell group and how are u finding psych now??


It sounds like you'll be fine. It was my psychology grade that wasn't as high as I wanted, and it was psychology I was applying for, so I wouldn't worry about it. I know a few people who got unconditional offers for psychology, so it's definitely possible, and I'm sure you'll get one !!

I'm on a gap year right now, so I've not started my psychology course yet, but from what I've heard from friends on the course, people are really enjoying it, sorry I can't tell you more though.
Original post by Lasaxnll
It sounds like you'll be fine. It was my psychology grade that wasn't as high as I wanted, and it was psychology I was applying for, so I wouldn't worry about it. I know a few people who got unconditional offers for psychology, so it's definitely possible, and I'm sure you'll get one !!
I'm on a gap year right now, so I've not started my psychology course yet, but from what I've heard from friends on the course, people are really enjoying it, sorry I can't tell you more though.

hey, I hope your gap year is going well. and im also hoping for a unconditional offer from the university I want to go too!

thankyou!!!
do you have any tips for revising psych?? or learning it as a self study
Reply 15
Original post by mxalikhxbxh
I’m doing psych a level, and going to do it in uni. Does anything happen if I get a lower grade in a levels??? Like a B or something
Will unis decline me due to my lower grade
The requirements for KCL Psychology are A*AA, my year 12 predicted grades were A*AB, in my offer they lowered it for me and said I only need AAB. I got AAB and got into KCL. Graduated this year July!
Original post by Ak1238
The requirements for KCL Psychology are A*AA, my year 12 predicted grades were A*AB, in my offer they lowered it for me and said I only need AAB. I got AAB and got into KCL. Graduated this year July!


That’s amazing!

I want to go to city, and they want 136 ucas points, Ive already got D*D, and I’m aiming for something with my psych subject too. So that’s why I was worried. I’m happy to know you’ve achieved what you desired! How was the degree??

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