University College London contextual offer checker: typical vs contextual offers by course

A contextual offer is a lower grade requirement some universities make to applicants whose circumstances may have affected their grades. Who is eligible varies by university and sometimes by course, so treat this as a guide and confirm with University College London.

Typical offer

AAA

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Contextual offer

ABB

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A simple grade comparison only. Whether you qualify for a contextual offer is decided by the university.

All University College London courses with a contextual offer

CourseTypical offerContextual offerOfficial page
Ancient HistoryAAAABBEntry requirements
AstrophysicsA*AAAABEntry requirements
Biochemical EngineeringAAAABBEntry requirements
Bioprocessing of New Medicines (Business and Management)AAAABBEntry requirements
Chemical EngineeringAAAABBEntry requirements
ChemistryAAAABBEntry requirements
Chemistry with Management StudiesAAAABBEntry requirements
Chemistry with MathematicsAAAAACEntry requirements
Computer ScienceA*A*AA*ABEntry requirements
Dutch and History of ArtABBBBCEntry requirements
Dutch and PhilosophyAABBBBEntry requirements
Economics (3-year course)A*AAA*ABEntry requirements
Economics (4-year course)A*AAA*ABEntry requirements
Economics and Business with East European Studies (3-year course)AAAABBEntry requirements
Economics and Business with East European Studies (4-year course)AAAABBEntry requirements
Economics and StatisticsA*AAA*BBEntry requirements
Electronic and Electrical EngineeringA*AAAABEntry requirements
French and PhilosophyAAAABBEntry requirements
Geography and EconomicsA*AAA*ABEntry requirements
German and PhilosophyAABBBBEntry requirements
History and Philosophy of ScienceAABBBBEntry requirements
History and Politics of the AmericasAABBBBEntry requirements
History and Politics of the Americas (with a year abroad)AABBBBEntry requirements
History, Politics and EconomicsAAAABBEntry requirements
italian and PhilosophyAABBBBEntry requirements
LawA*AAAABEntry requirements
MathematicsA*A*AA*A*CEntry requirements
Mathematics and PhysicsA*A*AA*AAEntry requirements
Mathematics and Statistical ScienceA*A*AA*A*CEntry requirements
Mathematics with EconomicsA*A*AA*A*CEntry requirements
Mathematics with Management StudiesA*A*AA*A*CEntry requirements
Mathematics with Mathematical PhysicsA*A*AA*AAEntry requirements
Mathematics with Modern LanguagesA*A*AA*A*CEntry requirements
Mechanical EngineeringA*AAA*ABEntry requirements
MedicineA*AAAABEntry requirements
PhilosophyAAAABBEntry requirements
Philosophy and Computer ScienceA*AAA*ABEntry requirements
Philosophy and EconomicsA*AAA*BBEntry requirements
Philosophy and History of ArtAAAABBEntry requirements
Philosophy, Politics and EconomicsA*AAA*BBEntry requirements
Physics with Medical PhysicsA*AAAABEntry requirements
Politics, Sociology and East European Studies (3-year course)AABBBBEntry requirements
Politics, Sociology and East European Studies (4-year course)AABBBBEntry requirements
Scandinavian Studies and PhilosophyAABBBBEntry requirements
Sociology and Politics of ScienceAABBBBEntry requirements
Spanish and PhilosophyAAAABBEntry requirements
Statistics, Economics and a LanguageA*AAA*BBEntry requirements
Statistics, Economics and FinanceA*AAA*BBEntry requirements

Data updated September 2026. Courses without a published contextual offer are not shown.

Frequently asked questions

Who gets a contextual offer at University College London?

Criteria vary by university and sometimes by course. Common factors include school performance, local area participation or deprivation data, care experience, and eligibility for free school meals or similar. University College London decides eligibility itself, so check its official page before assuming you qualify.

Is a contextual offer guaranteed?

No. A contextual offer is a lower grade requirement for eligible applicants who also meet the course's other requirements, such as required subjects. It does not guarantee an offer.

Where does this data come from?

Offers are taken from university course pages (data updated September 2026). Courses without a published contextual offer are not listed. Always confirm on the official page.

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