Can I apply to Lancaster or Cardiff with a 5 in math and AAB for cyber security

I got AAB predicted, A in computer science and economics and B in biology. However i got a 5 in math GCSE and they both want a 6

I emailed both, Lancaster asked for my other gcses and said that since I got 6’s in most sciences they will consider me. Cardiff said in these cases, we would consider the application as a whole and take other subjects into account. However, the only way to know if you will receive an offer is to apply through UCAS.

Lancaster want AAB, Cardiff want ABB-BBC however i don’t want to risk both.

Reply 1

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by simibains

I got AAB predicted, A in computer science and economics and B in biology. However i got a 5 in math GCSE and they both want a 6
I emailed both, Lancaster asked for my other gcses and said that since I got 6’s in most sciences they will consider me. Cardiff said in these cases, we would consider the application as a whole and take other subjects into account. However, the only way to know if you will receive an offer is to apply through UCAS.
Lancaster want AAB, Cardiff want ABB-BBC however i don’t want to risk both.

Hello!

I am a 2nd year Computer Science student here at the moment.
From a course perspective if you find maths challenging it's a lot more manageable here than other places (I don't know about Cardiff) as I found the course here has a low maths content (At least for me so far!) and so whether you decide to apply here you may be alright. You will still have to work hard, but we have lots of support available in FASThub (Computing help) and MASH (Maths & Stats help).

Personally, I wasn't the biggest fan of maths and so it was a large reason that I chose Lancaster over other places, as it is a more practical course here. Seeing as you are doing well at A-Level I would recommend applying if you are happy to as you have a solid chance at getting in.

If there is anything more detailed you would like to know about Lancaster computing, I would be happy to answer!

Zak (Student Ambassador & Computing Student)

Reply 2

McGinger

i got a 5 in math GCSE and they both want a 6

GCSE requirements are about basic skills, and not just 'nice to have'. 'Consider' does not actually mean anything - it just means they will read your application. Not meeting any specific GCSE requirements is usually the quickest way to get a rejection, and this makes both those choices very risky.