If you’re applying to start your degree at Lancaster University, you could be eligible to receive our contextual offer in place of our typical offer. Your contextual offer will be two A level grades (or equivalent) lower than the typical offer shown on our course pages and prospectus.
Do I qualify for contextual offers?
You live in an area with low progression to higher education
You will be eligible for a contextual offer if, at the point of application, you live in an area that has a low rate of progression to higher education according to POLAR4 data. To determine this, we use the home address on your UCAS application form.
Do all unis offer contextual offers?
Not all unis make contextual offers, and some only offer them on specific courses – a minefield, we know! University websites are a great place to start your research. They usually have a dedicated page where they explain how they make contextual offers, and what factors they look at when making their decisions.
How long does it take for Lancaster to give offers?
After we receive your application from UCAS, the Admissions Team will aim for a decision to be made within three weeks, but for some courses the timescale will be longer, particularly if there are other factors in the decision making process, such as an interview or portfolio assessment.
Does Lancaster University give unconditional offers?
About your offer
You’ll have received either a conditional or an unconditional offer from us– both are good news!
Are contextual offers guaranteed?
Admissions selectors will consider additional contextual information as part of their assessment of an application. Additional contextual information does not guarantee an offer.
What areas get contextual offers?
Contextual offers are those made when universities take into account your personal circumstances when considering your application. For example, if you’ve attended a school with low progression rates to higher education, access schemes and alternative offers may be available to help you get into university.
What is a typical contextual offer?
A contextual offer is usually 1-grade lower than the standard entry requirements for any given course. Contextual offers are displayed on our website when you search for a course you’re interested in, so you can easily see what you would be offered if you were identified as eligible.
Are contextual offers automatic?
Enhanced contextual offers
Apply for an undergraduate course at the university through UCAS. If your UCAS application shows that you meet the criteria, we will automatically consider you for a contextual offer.
Does UCL use UCAS Extra?
Does UCL accept Extra or Late applications? Typically, UCL only has a small number of programmes open to Late or Extra applications. These are clearly indicated on the UCAS website. Unfortunately, if UCAS shows the message below, we will not consider any late or extra applications for this programme.
What is Lancaster acceptance rate?
18.69%
Lancaster University Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate of Lancaster University is 18.69%.
Do acceptance or rejection emails come first?
No. For undergrad admissions, that is done all at one time (within a day) and everyone is notified at once if they are admitted or rejected or placed on the wait list. For rolling admissions, those admitted are notified first. The longer you wait the greater the chance you will be rejected.
Do Lancaster Uni do interviews?
The multiple mini-interviews (MMIs) are a key part of our admissions and selection process.
Is it hard to get into Lancaster University?
The Lancaster University Acceptance Rate is between 18.69%. This figure means that for every 100 applications received, Lancaster University offers admission to fewer than 19 students on an average. The Lancaster University Acceptance Rate of 18.69% makes it fairly difficult to get into.
Is Lancaster an elite university?
A highly ranked global university. Lancaster University is among the best in the UK. A top 15 university in the three major UK league tables, we are also highly ranked in international league tables such as the QS World Rankings. League tables can’t tell you everything, but they’re a good place to start.
Which uni gives the most unconditional offers?
Five in six offers made by Suffolk have an unconditional element, The Tab’s analysis of UCAS data has found, putting them top of the table. Just behind them, 76 per cent of Falmouth’s offers in 2019 were unconditional, whilst big hitters Royal Holloway and Birmingham also used the offers to lure students.
How common are conditional offers?
A conditional offer is the most common kind of university offer that a student will receive from a university.
Can Unis see your other offers on UCAS?
Will my university and college choices know where else I have applied to? They only find out when you have decided which offers to accept, or if you have no live choices, for example, if your application is unsuccessful, or you decline the offers you have.
Can you get 2 offers from the same uni?
Yep you can! I did this last year. There were two courses I applied for at the same uni and as I was certain I wanted to go there I put the one with the higher entry requirements as my firm, and the one with the lower entry requirements as my insurance. Thanks!
What are the 5 contextual factors?
Five contextual factors have an effect on the purpose an individual wishes to use an explanation for, and on how you should deliver your explanation:
- domain you work in;
- impact on the individual;
- data used;
- urgency of the decision; and.
- audience it is being presented to.
How do you qualify for a contextual offer for University?
How do you qualify for a contextual offer?
- Be a first-generation higher education student (basically, be the first in your family to attend university).
- Come from a low socio-economic group.
- Attend a school or college with low progression rates.
- Live in a low-participation neighbourhood.