Want the if the university I’m apply to are good with BBB

hi! i'm a first year undergrad so went through the whole picking unis in the last cycle
i would personally advise against having more than two courses that are above your predicted grades! whilst some unis will give you an offer if your PGs are just one (sometimes two) below their entry requirements, it's not always guaranteed.
i would also advise that you consider adding a course that has entry requirements of e.g. BBC (though don't add any you don't really want to go to) that could be a good safety net.
- e.g. AAB / ABB / BBB / BBB / BBC
things that could help narrow your top choices down:
- campus vs city
- course content and structure
- opportunities on the course
- prospects
- affordability
all your uni options sound like very strong options, and it's ultimately up to you where you wish to apply for!
best of luck in picking your choices! if you have any other questions, do ask. i know a few people doing english lit related degrees and are really enjoying it so far

Thank you I think I might remove Birmingham and replace it with a different school which has lower requirements but I’m wait to see if I get Lancaster access or access Leeds as they give lower reduced offer to bbc first

Are you eligible for any contextual offers?
Anecdotally, I got into Leeds with BBC even though my offer was BBB to do French/TESOL. They let me in despite missing the offer as they had space. I did 1 year of that and then switched to Classical Civilisation, which, again they let me do as they had space.
But this was a very long time ago - things may have changed since then.
It does largely depend on how full the courses are.

What criteria do you need for their access offers? Do you meet them?

I meet the criteria for both and it’s stuff like where you live or if you are the first in your family to go university

In that case if you get an offer from them it will be at the contextual level, so you can adjust your application accordingly.

Hi,
I am a current student at the University of Reading and I can tell you a bit about the course. I have heard it is really varied and flexible. Due to it being a joint degree, you cover everything from ancient Greek texts to modern English literature and there are loads of optional modules to choose from. Some examples include: Myth Legend and Romance: Medieval Storytelling, Victorian Literature, Ancient Drama, Careers for Classicists and Ancient Historians, Ancient Egyptian Language and Hieroglyphs. In addition, you can take Latin/Greek language options or modules from other departments to shape your degree. The programme structure gives you plenty of choice in later years where you pick substantial optional credits in both Classics and English so you can specialise in what you actually enjoy. And one of the best things is the Ure Museum on campus which is right in the Classics department and full of Greek and Egyptian artefacts (they run object-handling sessions and events so it’s brilliant for seeing the material culture up close). I hope that was helpful!
-Hibah.

Ooo that sounds interesting especially the ure museum.
Do you have any tips that could help or know where I can add reading scholars in my application please?
Thank you!

It is really great! My advice would be to continue with the work you are currently doing and get the predicted grades, visit the university on our open days to get a feel for the campus, show you are interested in the subject with some relevant experience too would be great. Reading scholars is a great one! It could go into question 3 of your UCAS application (What else outside education prepared you, and why is it useful?).

My choices
•University of Birmingham 1st (BA in Classical Literature & Civilisation and Philosophy) ABB or Lancaster University AAB (BA English Literature and History)
•Royal Holloway University 2nd (BA in Classical
Studies with Philosophy) ABB to BBB
•University of Leeds 3rd (BA Ancient History and Philosophy) ABB
•University of Reading 4th (BA Classical Studies and English Literature) BBB
•University of Liverpool 5th (BA Ancient History) BBB
Are these good options or a bit ambitious?
Please and thank you!

Heyy @Ipoetan ,
Thats awesome to hear that you’re considering Lancaster as an option!
While I’m not an English literature and History student, we have a Unibudy Platform where you can chat to students who are currently studying the subject. It’s a great way to get an authentic insight into the course, workload, teaching style, and overall student experience, as you’re hearing directly from people who are actually studying the degree.
If you have any questions regarding the university itself and its social life, feel free to reach out~
Rachel
Lancaster University Student Ambassador

Hi @Ipoetan,
Great to see we're in your list.
You can read more about eligibility for contextual offers at Royal Holloway on our website
To know more about the course, I'd recommend chatting to a current student Katie who is studying Classics with Philosophy - chat here
Feel free to reach out if you have any further questions about Royal Holloway 🙂
Royal Holloway, University of London Official Rep