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The Parents’ Guide to RESULTS DAY August 2020 As featured in The Parents’ Guide to University full edition
Results day
04
“ My results were better than my
predicted grades which was
pleasing, but I still wanted to go to
my first-choice university, “
Results day and possible outcomes rather than apply for somewhere
What options are available for my child if more competitive.
they surpass, meet or fail to meet their pre-
dicted grades?
10
Understanding Clearing and
adjustment
What do these terms mean and how
can they benefit my child?
18
Other choices
What happens if my child no longer
wants to go to university?
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Summary
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The Parent’s Guide to Universities Introduction
Results day PREPARE IN ADVANCE FOR
ALL POSSIBLE OUTCOMES
A Level results day is 13 August 2020 Conditional offers
and results are available from school If your child is waiting on conditional
as early as 06.00 am (collection time offers, it can be a nerve-racking time.
will vary depending on the individual The best support you can provide is to
school or college). Depending on the avoid taking them on holiday so that they
school, there may be different secure are able to collect results themselves
options to collect results, such as by and benefit from all the help the school
telephone or via the parent portal. / college provides if they do not reach
Check with the school / college to their predicted grades. Yes, they might be
ensure you know what options are able to access Track while they are away
available. (subject to reliable internet connections)
but this will only tell them whether they
have succeeded in gaining their university
Can’t collect in person? admission, not their grades – so they
Where possible, results should be won’t know which options are available
collected in person or by a nominated to them through Clearing.
representative (proof of nomination and
ID will be required). If it’s not possible Some applications through Clearing need
for your child’s results to be collected to be made within specified time frames
directly, they can login to Track to see the and working from different time-zones is
university’s decision (i.e. whether or not an added complication that is best avoid-
a place has been offered, or whether a ed. Even if they have an unconditional
place has been offered but on a different offer, should their grades exceed expec-
course). They will not know which grades tations they may want to use the “adjust-
they have achieved so they may not have ment” process to apply for a course or
the right information to make sensible university with higher entry requirements.
decisions about next steps.
Plan ahead
Unconditional offers It’s best to plan ahead for all eventualities
If your child has accepted an uncondi- – right down to making sure their mobile
tional offer there’s not much to worry phone is fully-charged so they can make
about other than whether they have the all-important phone calls that might
achieved their potential; their results be necessary, having university contact
won’t impact whether or not they achieve numbers along with the UCAS reference
their university place. numbers, and a pen and paper to note
things down.
4 5
Possible outcomes
UCAS will receive your child’s results Achieving the desired results Surpassing the desired results Failing to get a place
directly and update their system Celebrations ahead! If your child has a In most cases, having researched thor- Yes, it’s disappointing, but there are still
which adjusts to reflect university conditional offer and meets the grades, oughly, students are happy to accept the plenty of options available and it’s all
offer status. that offer will switch to “unconditional” university place they have been offered important to keep your child motivated
and they should receive a confirmation even if they have got better grades than and not let them feel like a failure. This
This happens from 08.00 am, but the letter from UCAS with details of next predicted. However, in some cases, it can be difficult if you feel they ignored
system can be busy, so access could be steps (it varies university to university). may be the case that they did not feel warnings and did not put in enough
delayed. It does not show your child’s However, if they’ve matched their offer sufficiently confident to apply to a course effort, but this is, itself, a significant learn-
results, so it may be better to wait until but since changed their mind about their with very high entry standards and now ing experience and may put them on a
the results have been reviewed and university or subject choice, they can feel they may have missed out. In this more productive path in the future.
consolidated, rather than being faced reject their offer and go through Clearing case, they can use adjustment to make
with a disappointing rejection (“unsuc- to try something else. the application and they will need to wait Options will vary dependent on the
cessful”) without a full understanding of to see if they are accepted in advance. variance between their predicted grades
why the desired outcome hasn’t been Don’t forget, there is no guarantee Don’t forget, acceptance is not automatic, and what they actually achieved. If they
achieved. that they will get the course they want even if they have significantly exceeded missed by a small margin, it’s possible
through Clearing but it does provide the stated minimum entry requirements. to speak to the university and see if they
alternatives and options if they realise This can be for a variety of reasons, but will make an exception. Alternatively,
they’ve made a mistake earlier on in the commonly because the course is already they can apply for another place by going
Key words: application process rather than reapply- fully-subscribed through those who through Clearing. If they need time to
ing the next year. applied originally. In the meantime, they refocus, a gap year could be an option
UCAS will show the university status
can keep their offered place open until or check out the information in “other
offer. It will show:
the deadline for declines. choices”.
“Unconditional” (place and course
confirmed – this means that the
entry requirements for the previous-
70% 1% 10%
ly conditional offer have been met)
“Unsuccessful” (conditions not met,
no place)
“Unconditional changed course”
The percentage of The percentage of The percentage of
(they have succeeded in achieving university students securing university students university students who
a place on their desired course, but
are being offered an alternative with a place at their “first” or opting for UCAS received a university offer
lower entry requirements)
“insurance” choice university. adjustment. through Clearing.
6 7
Examination re-marks Declining a place
If the marks seem inappropriate given No matter the reason, a student can
your child’s skill level, it’s possible to decide to decline a university place. It
apply for a remark. It’s vital your child could be because their circumstances
speaks to their subject teacher first and have changed, they have decided on an
confirms their opinion. alternative course, they don’t want to go
to university or other reasons. Declining
Grades can go down as well as up a place is not a problem but remember:
it is an irreversible decision and they will
An important consideration when apply- not be able to change their mind and
ing for remarking is that, whilst there’s a get the offer reinstated once they have
possibility that the paper may have been turned it down.
unfairly marked down and, following
reassessment a higher grade allocated, So before declining a place, make sure
the reverse could also be true, in which other options have been thoroughly
case your child may be allocated a lower researched (or confirmed, if it is to accept
grade than originally awarded. an offer elsewhere) and it is absolutely
the right choice. It would be a great
If applying for re-grades, keep the shame to turn down a good opportunity
university advised of both intention and in the hope of achieving a better one and
progress. They are not obliged to hold then ending up with no offer at all.
the place open through Clearing and
adjustment.
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Understanding Clearing
Clearing is the system universities use How it works
to fill up any vacancies they have on a Students must apply (through UCAS) to
course. It’s available to students that participate in Clearing.
don’t have any offers: either because they
have not succeeded in meeting criteria for If a university hasn’t responded and
conditional offers or because they have confirmed the place for which your child orig-
rejected all the offers they have. inally applied (for example, they may be just
below entry requirements and the university
is considering whether to make an offer) they
“
Why might there be spare places?
will not be eligible to apply for another course
Don’t feel that because a university offers through Clearing until such time as they have
a university place through Clearing this
means the courses are undesirable. It is
possible that fewer students applied than
anticipated; students didn’t achieve the
minimum entry requirements; or successful
received a rejection. In this scenario, it’s worth
making direct contact with the university in
question to get an update on status.
Acting quickly helped me secure a
place at a university doing a course
I love. Disappointment soon turned
“
students had a change of heart. into excitement again!
OVER 65 000 STUDENTS Find out what is available Don’t waste valuable time
GO THROUGH CLEARING Use the UCAS website to find out which It’s a good idea to speak to the university in
courses are available via Clearing. This will person before applying for a place through
EACH YEAR not be a full list of all university courses, but Clearing to find out if the course is still avail-
a list of all those that are available now that able, whether your child meets the entry
results have come out and universities know requirements, and whether the course is
whether or not the students to whom they suitable for them. Students need to call
have offered places have met the grades. themselves rather than have someone call
Of course, some courses will not appear on their behalf. The university is going to
because they are fully subscribed, but there consider whether to offer them a place, not
will still be plenty of choices. In some cases, their representative! In some cases, the
courses in which your child may have been universities may make an offer over the
interested but did not meet entry require- phone – but if not, they will revert relatively
ments might appear if many students failed quickly.
to meet the entry requirements at the time
of results. It may seem obvious, but worth remember-
ing: the most popular universities have the
Some courses (such as Oxbridge and medi- most applicants and field spare places first,
cine) do not offer places through Clearing. so be ready to act quickly to secure the best
options.
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Keep focused during Clearing Paul’s story:
Clearing can only be used to apply Respect deadlines Going through Clearing was never some-
for one course at a time, so it’s thing I really considered - or knew much
Be especially mindful of deadlines during about! My A Level results did not entirely
important to make sure this is the Clearing. There are black and white go to plan and I missed out on my first
right course. A good way to do this is restrictions on how long places will be choice university by one grade - I remem-
to research ahead of results, antic- held open and offers extended so ensure ber feeling really upset. I tried ringing the
ipating the need to use Clearing. If that your child has fully understood this. university, but they were not willing to
great results mean this extra research If universities do not hear from your child move on their decision.
doesn’t come in handy, so much within the time outlined, they may simply
the better; however, in the event of assume your child is not interested and Although I did receive the grades to gain
needing Clearing, it will be time very withdraw the place. Very often, in such an offer from my insurance university -
well spent. circumstances, that decision is irrevers- this was no longer somewhere I wanted
ible, and neither you nor your child are to study. As a result, I decided to go
likely to get them to put the offer back on through Clearing.
Check your child likes the university the table.
If time permits, your child should pay
This was really stressful. It was now
a visit if it’s at a university they haven’t Universities understand that thought and 11am, and most of the courses through
visited before (the same rules apply, if consideration need to be given in accept- Clearing had gone. I remember calling a
your child dislikes the atmosphere of the ing a place (especially if it is different from few universities - but with very little luck.
university, they’re unlikely to perform well what was expected or previously planned After a few more phone calls, I eventually
there); and all the other essential consid- for), but ultimately, they want their found a university course I liked which
erations continue to apply: accommoda- students to be very pleased to attend was still available. They provided me with
tion, distance from home, finance etc. It’s their universities and, if they don’t feel a provisional offer over the phone and I
not sensible to take Clearing as a “last” this, they will extend the offer elsewhere applied.
attempt to get on any course, anywhere (or chose to run with a smaller learning
just to get to university. group). In hindsight, this was a huge risk, which
luckily paid off - I cannot imagine
Stay positive Being contactable is crucial studying anywhere else! It was only until
Keep your child’s spirits up. Clearing can Ensuring contact details, such as phone later did I realise that Clearing places
be stressful and your child might not get number, address and email account, are were released well before A Level results
a place on their first, second or even third accurate throughout the entire UCAS day. My advice to anyone applying to
attempt. But don’t give up: persistence process is very important but especially university is to check this list carefully and
and determination are omnipotent! during Clearing – otherwise your child research some universities and courses
could miss out because details are being just in case you may need to use it! A lot
sent to the wrong place. of stress could have been avoided and I
might have not been so lucky.
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Understanding Adjustment Considerations
Adjustment is used if a student has Five day window Think beyond grades Previous research
surpassed their predicted grades and 1 3
Once a student has indicated that they Universities that require higher All the considerations regarding
wants to apply for a course that they would like to go through the adjustment admission levels don’t necessar- location, accommodation,
previously thought unrealistic. It process, they have five days in which to find ily equate to “better” universities, transport, etc. still apply. It’s
opens on A Level results day until 31 an alternative course whilst keeping their especially when put into the possible your child may have
August. existing offer open – this includes weekends, context of your child and what discovered a lot about their
so think carefully when you confirm entering learning environment suits them. preferences whilst researching
It’s easy to get carried away on a cloud adjustment though UCAS - the appropriate Bear in mind, your child may universities and these should
of euphoria when achieving results people may not be contactable outside of have reached their minimum not be ignored when choosing
that are much better than expected Monday to Friday. entry requirements, but other a new university through
especially if the perception is that this students may have matched adjustment.
opens up opportunities to attend more After the five day window, existing offers their top requirements: so there’s
“prestigious” universities than originally close out and are lost. a possibility that your child
anticipated. However, consider additional could spend three or four years
options with a balanced perspective, the with a peer group who considers
“out of reach” options are not always the them the underdog.
best.
Adjustment opportunities aren’t listed
(as in Clearing) so phone calls to the
Avoid compromise Act quickly
university are necessary. This can be a
2 4 With a five-day window in
long process, so don’t let your child get The course on offer may not be
caught in lengthy conversations if there as suitable (or as interesting!) as which existing offers are held
are no places on offer: politely end the the course originally accepted. open, there is a risk of losing
conversation and move on. Don’t let your child ditch all their the original offer and ending up
diligent research for the sake with neither the newly preferred
option nor the originally
Accepting or considering? of getting into a university that
preferred option. This is not a
they (or worse still you rather
If your child accepts an offer over the good place to be and, after the
than them) consider ranks better
phone and the new university confirms euphoria of over-achieving,
than others. It could prove a very
this through UCAS, any previous offer could result in a huge disap-
costly mistake – both financially
will be automatically rejected. There’s pointment to miss out on a
and emotionally.
no changing this, so your child must be preferred course.
crystal clear whether they are accepting
an offer (especially if this is verbally) or
making exploratory discussions.
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Results day flow chart
Did your child meet the required grades for their first choice university?
YES NO
University track not Has your child still been
updated? offered a place in their first
Contact the university choice university on
Are their grades university track?
for more information.
better than expected?
YES NO
YES NO
Has your child been
YES offered a place to their
Insurance university?
NO
Congratulations Well done Great Don’t panic
Your child can stick with their first Your child has an offer from Your child has an offer Your child can apply to go through Clearing to find a
choice university or go through their first choice university. from their insurance suitable alternative university. If no suitable university is
adjustment. For more information university. found your child can reapply next year as an independent
read “Understanding Adjustment” in student or explore alternative options such as an
this guide. apprenticeship. For more information read “Understand-
ing Clearing” and “Other choices” in this guide.
16 17
The Parent’s Guide to Universities
TO FIND OUT MORE Other choices
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there are school leaver programmes
master’s degree.
which give a direct route into
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further qualifications. If your child Traineeships
needs more time to figure out their Traineeships are much shorter and last six
next steps, a gap year can offer weeks to six months. They are a great way
breathing space. to prepare for apprenticeships (if your child
doesn’t have the minimum entry require-
ments) or to get first-hand experience of
Apprenticeships:
what a job is like.
Apprenticeships combine study at college
or university with work. If your child knows
what sort of job they might like to do, this School leaver programmes
provides an ideal opportunity to go straight School leaver programmes offer opportu-
into the workplace whilst still formally devel- nities to join the workplace straight after
oping their skills and gaining a qualification. sixth form studies and commence skills
It’s certainly not an easy option – holding development and career progression
down a full-time job (albeit with one or two through experience as well as studying to
days each week to attend university) and obtain a nationally recognised qualification.
keeping up with studies can be tough. Entry requirements vary from employer to
But with a salary, holiday entitlement and employer.
Useful links
The
Apprentice UCAS
Guide
18 19Introduction
ONE IN TEN STUDENTS
WILL TAKE A GAP YEAR
Gap year / deferred entry child’s likes and dislikes, as well as giving
AFTER FINISHING SCHOOL them valuable first-hand experience in a
Taking a year out between school and
university can provide the opportunity to variety of areas they may not have had
find out a little bit more about personal chance to try out. However, for some a gap
preferences rather than being directed by year can prove distracting and, if not well-
schools, colleges (and parents!). It’s also planned, could prove somewhat direction-
a good opportunity to find out how your less, which is unlikely to prove beneficial.
child fares fending for themself.
Some may want to enter the world of
A gap year can be taken while entry to work straightaway or, if they haven’t
university is being deferred, once a place achieved the results they had hoped,
has been accepted (allowing a year they could always try retakes or other
between leaving school and starting choices of BTEC / A Levels.
university), or if university is not the next
step at all. University reapplication
Should your child decide to reapply to
Traditionally, this is a year spent travelling university for any reason, be sure they
overseas, but it needn’t focus exclusively save a copy of their original UCAS appli-
on that. Volunteering and work experience cation, as this is deleted from the central
can also be incorporated and inform your database each year.
Useful links
GOV. UK
STA
Foreign Gap 360
Travel
Travel Advice
20 21Advice from parents Summary
Results day is daunting and exciting.
No matter what the outcome,
University isn’t always the best there are still choices to make and
option, so support your child in reflections to be made.
considering alternatives.
Muhammad was always a more
active student so learning through If your child gets what they
an apprenticeship with Network
1 wanted, well done;
Rail suited him so much better
than going to university.
Don’t assume if they exceed
2 expectations that they will
change the choices they have
Don’t leave preparing for Clearing already made;
until results day.
Jenny was worried she hadn’t reached
her conditional offer, so we spent Poor results do not equate to a
time together checking other options
3 poor future: there are still lots
in Clearing. She was right, but we of options;
were able to act immediately on our
back-up plan.
Be mindful of time when
4 applying through Clearing - but
don’t rush the process;
If your child is taking a gap
year, make sure it counts. Don’t forget there are plenty of
Richard needed a gap year to have 5 options other than university.
a break between studies. He spent
six months gaining experience
in the work place, which also
financed six months travelling
around South-East Asia.
22 23“
Next steps
I never imagined my daughter
26
“
could budget for herself, but with
a few tips she proved really good
at it.
Budgeting
Teach your child to be wise with
money.
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Accommodation
Student or private accommodation?
What might my child need?
30
Life skills and course preparation
How can I help my child prepare for
university life before they go?
32
Final words
25Introduction
Preparing your child BUDGETING IN ADVANCE
AND LEARNING TO STICK TO IT
Once a university place has been and how to put aside money so they have IS KEY
secured, it’s time to celebrate. Make enough to cover the cost of living.
the most of enjoying the moment
and be sure to share with your child Financial worries
how pleased you are for them – Overspending is an issue faced by many
especially if the university is one students, which can cause anxiety for both
of their preferred choices but not you and your child. Consider the following:
necessarily yours!
• Make sure they apply for student
discount cards, such as the National
After the celebrations, it’s time to prepare.
Union of Students (NUS) card and a
This is a wonderful opportunity and you’ll
16-25 Railcard;
want to help your child make the most of
• Encourage your child to find part-time
it. Some useful ideas include:
work, ideally during holiday-time, but
term-time too if money is a significant
Budgeting issue. However, make sure your child is
Teach them how to budget. If you’re not neglecting their academic studies as
supporting them financially, don’t budget research shows working more than 20
on their behalf by paying bills direct or hours each week during term-time can
limiting their money to a weekly allow- have a negative impact on academic
ance – in the long run it won’t help them. performance;
If they receive financial loans, it’s highly • Encourage your child to speak to
likely they’ll get the full term’s allowance a student money advisor at their
at the beginning of term straight into their university;
bank account, so it could be easy for them • Give your child tips on money saving
to spend all the money and then have ideas, such as buying non-branded food
nothing for the rest of the term. Teach items and attending free social events.
them how to budget for rent, bills, course • Speak with your child’s bank about
materials, food and entertainment so they extending their interest free overdraft.
understand what expenses are coming up
Useful link
Which?
Sample
University
Budget
Budget
Sheet
calculator
26 27Student accommodation Private arrangement Considerations • Where are the laundry facilities?
There are two types of student accommo- If your child is going to university with a • Does rent include the room for the • Is there catering (obviously more
dation depending whether the university is group of existing friends, they may prefer to year, or will your child have to move expensive) or will your child have
campus or not. Campus universities have live in private accommodation – for example out all their stuff during holiday times access to a kitchen and be responsible
student accommodation within the same renting a house with four bedrooms, where (sometimes the rooms are rented for cooking their own food?
complex as the university and social build- each can take their own bedroom and during holidays to others)? • If they have a car, is there parking
ings, non-campus universities usually have share the other areas of the house. This • What’s included in rent? Are there available – and does it come at a
dedicated buildings usually quite close to can (though not always) be cheaper than additional expenses such as gas, elec- price?
the university buildings. student accommodation. They won’t have tricity, water rates, WiFi / internet, etc? • How far are halls from the univer-
some of the facilities offered by student digs sity itself – are there travel cost
The great thing about student accommo- (i.e. a canteen) but they may feel this offers a implications?
dation is that it offers private rooms specifi- more homely option.
cally designed to promote study and all the
other tenants are students – usually within The danger is that they may not get to meet
the same year group. It’s a fantastic way to other students as readily as well as having to
meet students on different courses, of the organise their own bills, such as gas, elec- BALANCE THE RIGHT
same age group and in a similar situation. tricity and internet. It can be a great choice
We’d recommend student accommodation once they’ve found their feet, perhaps in LIVING CONDITIONS WITH
for year one, if possible. years two or three.
THE FINANCIAL COST
Home
If the university is close enough, they
could stay at home with you. Financially
this is a good choice, as they won’t
incur expensive rental charges although
transport costs may be higher. You’ll both
need to adapt to different “house rules”
about comings and goings, as your child
(who is now an adult!) at university is very
different from a child at school. Again,
this option may restrict your child’s ease
in meeting other students and, depend-
ing on journey time, may also limit their
participation in co-curricular activities
because they are not on the doorstep.
28 29The Parent’s Guide to Universities
What to pack Life skills Course preparation
Help your child to organise what they’ll Spend some time cooking with your Remind your child to check their new
need to take with them when they go to child, so that they know how to prepare timetable, pre-reading and travel time
university. This means everything from Shopping list a few meals with fresh ingredients. These so they become familiar with the rhythm
course materials, laptops, phones to Important documents should be easy one-dish dinners that their new life will take.
bedding, cooking equipment and clothes • Passport don’t require lots of pots, pans and other
plus all the appropriate paperwork such • Driving licence kitchen utensils. This will not only stand Some courses may also require several
as bank accounts, TV licences, insurance • All university and them in good stead for inexpensive and key text books. Check whether the univer-
and new travel passes. It will make their accommodation healthy eating, but being able to host sity has a second-hand book shop and
life easier if they know how to plan ahead correspondence dinners will make them popular with try to visit early to find the best bargains.
and it will make you feel more comforta- other students too.
“
• Insurance documents
ble knowing they are well-prepared. • Bank details
Knowing exactly what to pack will largely Electricals
depend on the type of accommodation • Laptop and chargers Teaching my daughter some fami-
your child has applied for. Although most
halls of residence provide students with
single standard size beds, some private
accommodation or alternative arrange-
ments may differ - so it is always worth
• Mobile phone
• USB stick
• Headphones
• Extension cables
ly recipes was a great way to spend
some quality time with her before
she left to go to university.
“
checking before purchasing any bedding. Stationery and course books
Try to keep to the basics when it comes Kitchenware
to kitchen utensils and try to purchase • Cutlery and crockery
items, which are easily identifiable - • Kitchen utensils
bright colours or patterns will help your • Recipe books
child keep track of their items.
Bedroom
If you are helping your child move into • Coat hangers
their new university accommodation, • Duvet, pillow, mattress
then it may be a good idea to factor in protector and sheets
some time for a trip to the local shopping • Wash kit
centre for any last minute purchases. • Photographs of family &
friends
30 31Introduction
You’re bound to feel excited and proud about
what your child’s achieved as they embark
on their first independent step towards
adulthood by attending university. But it may
Final words
be tinged with an element of sadness as you
realise your parenting role is about to evolve
into something different. Please don’t forget
your child still needs you very much - albeit
in a different way.
Be there for them! Leaving schools and long-
term friends to start a new life is exciting but
it’s emotional too. For your child, potentially
everything is about to change. The life that
has been so familiar to them (especially if
they’ve been at the same school since Year
7) disappears. They have new teachers, a
new place to live, new subjects to study in
a different way from how they’re used to
studying, and a new peer group in which to
find friends.
Even if they are not moving away to study,
there’s still much in their new life that will be
different from before. In this sea of change,
you are likely to be their only familiar anchor.
Yes, they need space to adapt at their own
pace, but they may also need to know you
are still there for them and that there is some
certainty and consistency in a fast-changing
environment.
And finally ... don’t forget about yourself!
University is a short-lived experience that
leaves a life-long impression so, alongside
your child, make sure you also enjoy all the
rewards and challenges this unique
experience offers.
32 33A-Z University listing
A Cardiff Metropolitan University (Prifysgol
Metropolitan Caerdydd)
H Liverpool John Moores University
University of Aberdeen Harper Adams University Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
Abertay University (formerly University of Cardiff University (Prifysgol Caerdydd)* Hartpury University University of London
Abertay Dundee) University of Chester Heriot-Watt University London Business School
Aberystwyth University (Prifysgol University of Chichester University of Hertfordshire London Institute of Banking and Finance, The
Aberystwyth) City University London Heythrop College (degrees awarded by London Metropolitan University
Anglia Ruskin University Courtauld Institute of Art, The (degrees University of London) London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Anglo-European College of Chiropractic awarded by University of London) University of the Highlands and Islands London School of Economics and
Archbishop of Canterbury, The Coventry University University of Huddersfield Political Science, The (LSE)*
Arden University (formerly known as Cranfield University University of Hull London South Bank University
Resource Development International) University for the Creative Arts University College London*
Ashridge Business School University of Cumbria I Loughborough University
Aston University Imperial College of Science, Technology
D and Medicine (also known as Imperial M
B De Montfort University
University of Derby
College London)* University of Manchester*
Bangor University (Prifysgol Bangor) Institute of Cancer Research, The (degrees Manchester Metropolitan University
University of Bath University of Dundee awarded by University of London) Middlesex University
Bath Spa University Durham University* Institute of Education, University of
University of Bedfordshire London N
Birkbeck, University of London E NCG
University of Birmingham* University of East Anglia
University of East London
K Newcastle University*
Newman University, Birmingham
Birmingham City University Keele University
University College Birmingham Edge Hill University University of Kent University of Northampton, The
Bishop Grossteste University University of Edinburgh, The* King’s College London* Northumbria University Newcastle
University of Bolton Edinburgh Napier University Kingston University Norwich University of the Arts
Arts University Bournemouth University of Essex University of Nottingham*
Bournemouth University University of Exeter* L Nottingham Trent University
BPP University University of Central Lancashire
University of Bradford F Lancaster University O
University of Brighton Falmouth University University of Leeds* Open University, The
University of Bristol* Leeds Beckett University (formerly Leeds University of Oxford*
Brunel University London G Metropolitan University) Oxford Brookes University
University of Buckingham University of Glasgow* Leeds Arts University
Buckinghamshire New University Glasgow Caledonian University Leeds Trinity University P
University of Gloucestershire University of Leicester Plymouth University
C Glyndŵr University (Prifysgol Glyndŵr)
Goldsmiths, University of London
University of Lincoln University of Portsmouth
University of Cambridge* University of Liverpool*
Canterbury Christ Church University University of Greenwich Liverpool Hope University Q
Guildhall School of Music and Drama Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
35Queen Mary, University of London* University of Stirling
Queen’s University Belfast University of Strathclyde
University of Suffolk
R University of Sunderland
Ravensbourne University of Surrey
University of Reading University of Sussex
Regent’s University London Swansea University (Prifysgol Abertawe)
Richmond, The American International
University in London T
Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen Teesside University
University of Roehampton Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and
Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Dance
Performance
Royal Academy of Music U
Royal Agricultural University University of the Arts, London
Royal Central School of Speech and University College of Estate Management
Drama (University of London) University College of Osteopathy
Royal College of Art University of Law, The
Royal College of Music University of Ulster
Royal College of Nursing
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland W
Royal Holloway, University of London University of Wales (Prifysgol Cymru)
Royal Northern College of Music University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Royal Veterinary College, The (Prifysgol Cymru Y Drindod Dewi Sant)
University of Warwick*
S University of the West of England, Bristol
University of Salford University of West London
School of Oriental and African Studies University of the West of Scotland
(SOAS), University of London University of Westminster
University of Sheffield* University of Winchester, The
Sheffield Hallam University University of Wolverhampton
University of South Wales (Prifysgol De Cymru) University of Worcester
University of Southampton* Writtle University College
Solent University
University of St Andrews Y
St George’s, University of London University of York*
University of St Mark and St John, Plymouth York St John University
St Mary’s University, Twickenham
Staffordshire University * Russell Group Universities
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