What kind of offers are there?

astr0star123

I’ve seen many mentioned, what are the differences? contextual etc?

Reply 1

nwar

Study Forum Helper

Original post by astr0star123

I’ve seen many mentioned, what are the differences? contextual etc?

If you haven't done A levels yet, you'll most probably get a conditional offer. So the uni will take you as long you get xyz grades (e.g. AAA in your A levels). Contextual offers mean they will lower their standard entry requirements (so e.g. if their usual offer is AAA, they might make it ABB for contextual offers).

There are certain factors (postcode, whether your parents went to uni) that make you eligible for contextual offers - note, your race, gender, sexuality, etc. are NOT used in assessing this.

Unconditional offers have no grade criteria because it means that the uni will take you regardless of how you perform in your A levels. These are usually given to people who have already done their A levels so there would be no point setting conditions anyway.

Reply 2

UCLan Student

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Original post by astr0star123

I’ve seen many mentioned, what are the differences? contextual etc?

Hi @astr0star123,

There are a variety of different offers.

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Conditional - This is the most common type of offer. The university will let you know what grades you require in order to get a place. Then on results day morning, you will receive an email letting you know the verdict. In a small amount of cases, when making your conditional offer your firm choice, the university may instead change it to an unconditional offer.

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Unconditional - This means you have already met the entry requirements, therefore you are given a definite place. If you confirm this university as your choice, you can not have an insurance choice.

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Contextual - These are offers that give you a lower grade entry requirement, often based on socio-economic circumstances.

If you want more information, I recommend checking out this UCAS article about offer types.

I hope this helps, please feel free to ask me any questions,
-Sophia (Business and Management)

Reply 3

astr0star123

Original post by nwar

If you haven't done A levels yet, you'll most probably get a conditional offer. So the uni will take you as long you get xyz grades (e.g. AAA in your A levels). Contextual offers mean they will lower their standard entry requirements (so e.g. if their usual offer is AAA, they might make it ABB for contextual offers).
There are certain factors (postcode, whether your parents went to uni) that make you eligible for contextual offers - note, your race, gender, sexuality, etc. are NOT used in assessing this.
Unconditional offers have no grade criteria because it means that the uni will take you regardless of how you perform in your A levels. These are usually given to people who have already done their A levels so there would be no point setting conditions anyway.

Thank you!!

Reply 4

astr0star123

Original post by UCLan Student

Hi @astr0star123,
There are a variety of different offers.

•

Unconditional - This means you have already met the entry requirements, therefore you are given a definite place. If you confirm this university as your choice, you can not have an insurance choice.

•

Contextual - These are offers that give you a lower grade entry requirement, often based on socio-economic circumstances.

If you want more information, I recommend checking out this UCAS article about offer types.
I hope this helps, please feel free to ask me any questions,
-Sophia (Business and Management)

Thank you sm!! <33