Contextual Offers for learners applying to university
Universities recognise some learners face additional challenges during their education which may impact on their results and can make adjustments through ‘contextual admissions’. Universities look at learner’s achievements in context and may adjust their usual offer based on individual circumstance.
Contextual offers can include:
- a reduced offer
- an offer of a place on a course with a foundation year
- a guaranteed interview
- an unconditional offer
- a course with additional support in place
- giving a learner’s application extra consideration when making an offer
For more information on contextual offers look on the UCAS website.
Locally, all of the universities in Sussex have contextual offer policies. These policies take into consideration individual circumstances as part of their commitment to widening participation. The details of each policy can be found below: