What unis can I get into with CCE A-levels

I’m currently in a bit of a dilemma. I have an unconditional offer from Oxford Brookes University, which is a well-regarded business school, but I’m unsure if it’s the right fit for me. I’ve applied to Brookes because of its strong business program, and I’m aware it ranks highly (with its MBA program ranked 15th globally), but I’ve never been to Oxford before, and I’m from the North, so I’m not sure if I’d feel comfortable there.
Here’s a bit about my grades and experience:
A-levels: C in Psychology, C in Econ, E in Biology, and I received a B in my EPQ.
GCSEs: Grades 8-6 with one 5 in French.
Work Experience: I’ve done several work experience placements, including with HSBC in finance, as well as other roles in finance and even film (since I originally considered journalism as a career).
I’m particularly interested in business and management courses, but I’m open to anything related to business. I would prefer universities in the South, but I’m willing to consider options elsewhere.
Are there any universities, including Russell Group ones, that might consider me for a business or related course, even with my current grades and offer from Brookes? I’m open to a foundation or contextual course if needed. Any advice or recommendations would be really appreciated!”
Thanks

Hello @hello!!!066
It's great to hear you have applied to the university.
I am currently studying at the University of Reading, which is a 20-minute train ride from Oxford Brookes. I have friends who study there, and they always talk very highly of it. I believe it is a great university.
Deciding on a university can be tricky, but if you decide what you want out of a university, this will make narrowing down your options slightly easier. I will list a few things that helped me decide my university:

At the Univerity of Reading, there is the Henley Business School, which is ranked 26th in the UK
for the overall subject in ‘Accounting and Finance’ (Guardian University Guide 2025) and 21st in the UK
for the overall subject in ‘Business, and Management’ (Guardian University Guide 2025).
There is a full list of the undergraduate, courses from the Heneley business school, including BA Accounting and Business – The Flying Start Degree Programme, BSc Business and Management, BSc Business and Management (Entrepreneurship and Innovation) with Placement Year, BSc International Business and Management, BSc Business and Management with Foundation and many more options.
The University of Reading makes contextual offers for all the courses. This means that The University of Reading makes a range of offers to best fit each individual applicant's needs as they understand each student has different circumstances and experiences. However, this does not mean every person will receive an offer; it means each application is carefully considered.
When you look at the courses in the online course listings, you will see the typical offer (for example, ABB or IB 32 points). You will receive the typical offer unless you have an additional EPQ qualification or qualify for a contextualised offer. The programme you are interested in might also have subject-specific or other requirements, which are displayed alongside the typical offer grades. More information for this can seen here.
I highly recommend you talk to our unibuddy ambassador, Olivia, as she is a BSc Business and Management student and can answer any course-related questions. You can contact Olivia here via the unibuddy scheme.
Some other great universities I have heard of for business in the south of England include BSc Business Degrees | Anglia Ruskin University, Southampton Business School, Kingston University | Study Business and Management and Warwick Business School.
I hope this helps answer some of your questions and that you find the best university.
If you have any questions, please let us know; we will gladly help.
All the best,
Ella 😀
BSc Ecology

I’m currently in a bit of a dilemma. I have an unconditional offer from Oxford Brookes University, which is a well-regarded business school, but I’m unsure if it’s the right fit for me. I’ve applied to Brookes because of its strong business program, and I’m aware it ranks highly (with its MBA program ranked 15th globally), but I’ve never been to Oxford before, and I’m from the North, so I’m not sure if I’d feel comfortable there.
Here’s a bit about my grades and experience:
A-levels: C in Psychology, C in Econ, E in Biology, and I received a B in my EPQ.
GCSEs: Grades 8-6 with one 5 in French.
Work Experience: I’ve done several work experience placements, including with HSBC in finance, as well as other roles in finance and even film (since I originally considered journalism as a career).
I’m particularly interested in business and management courses, but I’m open to anything related to business. I would prefer universities in the South, but I’m willing to consider options elsewhere.
Are there any universities, including Russell Group ones, that might consider me for a business or related course, even with my current grades and offer from Brookes? I’m open to a foundation or contextual course if needed. Any advice or recommendations would be really appreciated!”
Thanks