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Offer from University of Manchester as an Access Student but need 36 distinctions

I just received this today and is my first offer I need 36 distinctions and 9 merits

I have yet to submit a graded assignment in fact I just finished my first one but I want to ensure it meets the criteria for a distinction the criteria for distinction work is so vague so seeking advice from those who achieved full distinctions on their access course

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by shimmyjimmyfor2
I just received this today and is my first offer I need 36 distinctions and 9 merits
I have yet to submit a graded assignment in fact I just finished my first one but I want to ensure it meets the criteria for a distinction the criteria for distinction work is so vague so seeking advice from those who achieved full distinctions on their access course

I achieved 42 distinctions on my access course, you need to make sure you cover the assessment criteria for each question, use the correct referencing (Harvard style most likely), use a range of ressources (books, websites ect), understand the topic and write the answer in your own words. As long as you do this you should be able to achieve 36 distinctions.

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by Yugafix
I achieved 42 distinctions on my access course, you need to make sure you cover the assessment criteria for each question, use the correct referencing (Harvard style most likely), use a range of ressources (books, websites ect), understand the topic and write the answer in your own words. As long as you do this you should be able to achieve 36 distinctions.

Thank you

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by shimmyjimmyfor2
I just received this today and is my first offer I need 36 distinctions and 9 merits
I have yet to submit a graded assignment in fact I just finished my first one but I want to ensure it meets the criteria for a distinction the criteria for distinction work is so vague so seeking advice from those who achieved full distinctions on their access course

Omg hi im someone who is aiming to do an Acces to HE course for Law and Im curious what course did you apply to for Uni of Manchester and if by any chance u could know if I would qualify for an offer as a 20yr old as thats how old I will be when I complete the course?

Because the entry requirements for LLB LAW are confusing me:

"Typical applicant - A mature student returning to education after a number of years.

Typical offer - Pass Access to HE Diploma with 45 level 3 credits (45 Distinctions).

Minimum GradeC or4 in GCSE/iGCSE English Language and Mathematics."

Thanks.

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by Blueberry024
Omg hi im someone who is aiming to do an Acces to HE course for Law and Im curious what course did you apply to for Uni of Manchester and if by any chance u could know if I would qualify for an offer as a 20yr old as thats how old I will be when I complete the course?
Because the entry requirements for LLB LAW are confusing me:
"Typical applicant - A mature student returning to education after a number of years.
Typical offer - Pass Access to HE Diploma with 45 level 3 credits (45 Distinctions).
Minimum GradeC or4 in GCSE/iGCSE English Language and Mathematics."
Thanks.

I applied for Philosophy and Politics and I'm doing the humanities access to he with a focus on psychology.

Tbh you're less likely going to get an offer for competitive courses, I'm 100% sure I was only given an offer because the Access course i take right now has similar modules as the course and also because it's not really a competitive course with lower grade requirements. Even then the required grades are still high compared to other Unis I just received an offer from durham like half an hour ago saying I only need 30 distinctions and 15 merits.

Btw i'm also 19 and turn 20 in 3 months
(edited 11 months ago)

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by shimmyjimmyfor2
I applied for Philosophy and Politics and I'm doing the humanities access to he with a focus on psychology.
Tbh you're less likely going to get an offer for competitive courses, I'm 100% sure I was only given an offer because the Access course i take right now has similar modules as the course and also because it's not really a competitive course with lower grade requirements. Even then the required grades are still high compared to other Unis I just received an offer from durham like half an hour ago saying I only need 30 distinctions and 15 merits.
Btw i'm also 19 and turn 20 in 3 months

Ok thank you!😊

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