Bath 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 of Bath.

Typical offer

A*A*B

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Contextual offer

A*BB

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

All Bath courses with a contextual offer

CourseTypical offerContextual offerOfficial page
Accounting and Finance (3-year course)A*A*BA*BBEntry requirements
Accounting and Finance (4-year course)A*A*BA*BBEntry requirements
Accounting and Management (3-year course)A*ABABBEntry requirements
Accounting and Management (4-year course)A*ABABBEntry requirements
Aerospace Engineering (3-year course)A*A*AA*ABEntry requirements
Aerospace Engineering (4-year course)A*A*AA*ABEntry requirements
ArchitectureA*AAAABEntry requirements
Biochemistry (3-year course)AABABCEntry requirements
Biochemistry (4-year course)AABABCEntry requirements
Biology (3-year course)AABABCEntry requirements
Biology (4-year course)AABABCEntry requirements
Biomedical Sciences (3-year course)A*ABABBEntry requirements
Biomedical Sciences (4-year course)A*ABABBEntry requirements
BusinessA*ABABBEntry requirements
Chemical Engineering (3-year course)A*AAAABEntry requirements
Chemical Engineering (4-year course)A*AAAABEntry requirements
ChemistryAABABBEntry requirements
Chemistry (with a year abroad)AABABBEntry requirements
Chemistry for Drug DiscoveryAABABBEntry requirements
Chemistry for Drug Discovery (with a year abroad)AABABBEntry requirements
Chemistry with ManagementAABABBEntry requirements
Chemistry with Management (with a year abroad)AABABBEntry requirements
Civil Engineering (3-year course)A*AAAABEntry requirements
Civil Engineering (4-year course)A*AAAABEntry requirements
Computer ScienceA*A*AA*A*BEntry requirements
Computer Science (with a year abroad)A*A*AA*A*BEntry requirements
Computer Science and Artificial IntelligenceA*A*AA*A*BEntry requirements
Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence (with a year abroad)A*A*AA*A*BEntry requirements
Computer Science and MathematicsA*A*AA*A*BEntry requirements
Computer Science and Mathematics (with a year abroad)A*A*AA*A*BEntry requirements
Criminology (3-year course)AABABCEntry requirements
Criminology (4-year course)AABABCEntry requirements
EconomicsA*AAAABEntry requirements
Economics (with a year abroad)A*AAAABEntry requirements
Economics with PoliticsA*AAAABEntry requirements
Economics with Politics (with a year abroad)A*AAAABEntry requirements
Education with Psychology (3-year course)ABBBBCEntry requirements
Education with Psychology (4-year course)ABBBBCEntry requirements
FinanceA*A*BAABEntry requirements
Finance (with a placement year)A*A*BAABEntry requirements
Health and Exercise Science (3-year course)A*ABABBEntry requirements
Health and Exercise Science (4-year course)A*ABABBEntry requirements
Integrated Design Engineering (3-year course)A*A*AA*ABEntry requirements
Integrated Design Engineering (4-year course)A*A*AA*ABEntry requirements
Integrated Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (3-year course)A*ABABBEntry requirements
Integrated Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (4-year course)A*ABABBEntry requirements
International Development with Economics (3-year course)AABABCEntry requirements
International Development with Economics (4-year course)AABABCEntry requirements
International Management (with a year abroad)A*ABABBEntry requirements
International Management and Modern Languages (French) (with a year abroad)AABABCEntry requirements
International Management and Modern Languages (German) (with a year abroad)AABABCEntry requirements
International Management and Modern Languages (Spanish) (with a year abroad)AABABCEntry requirements
International Politics and Modern Languages (French)AABABCEntry requirements
International Politics and Modern Languages (German)AABABCEntry requirements
International Politics and Modern Languages (Italian)AABABCEntry requirements
International Politics and Modern Languages (Mandarin)AABABCEntry requirements
International Politics and Modern Languages (Spanish)AABABCEntry requirements
Management (3-year course)A*ABABBEntry requirements
Management (4-year course)A*ABABBEntry requirements
Management with MarketingA*ABABBEntry requirements
MathematicsA*A*AA*ABEntry requirements
Mathematics (with a year abroad)A*A*AA*ABEntry requirements
Mathematics and PhysicsA*AAA*ABEntry requirements
Mathematics and Physics (with a year abroad)A*AAA*ABEntry requirements
Mathematics and StatisticsA*A*AA*ABEntry requirements
Mathematics and Statistics (with a year abroad)A*A*AA*ABEntry requirements
Mathematics, Statistics, and Data ScienceA*A*AA*BBEntry requirements
Mathematics, Statistics, and Data Science (with a year abroad)A*A*AA*BBEntry requirements
Mechanical Engineering (3-year course)A*A*AA*ABEntry requirements
Mechanical Engineering (4-year course)A*A*AA*ABEntry requirements
Mechanical Engineering with Manufacturing and Management (3-year course)A*A*AA*ABEntry requirements
Mechanical Engineering with Manufacturing and Management (4-year course)A*A*AA*ABEntry requirements
Mechanical with Automotive Engineering (3-year course)A*A*AA*ABEntry requirements
Mechanical with Automotive Engineering (4-year course)A*A*AA*ABEntry requirements
Modern Languages (French and German)ABBBBCEntry requirements
Modern Languages (French and Italian)ABBBBCEntry requirements
Modern Languages (French and Mandarin)ABBBBCEntry requirements
Modern Languages (French and Spanish)ABBBBCEntry requirements
Modern Languages (German and Italian)ABBBBCEntry requirements
Modern Languages (German and Mandarin)ABBBBCEntry requirements
Modern Languages (German and Spanish)ABBBBCEntry requirements
Modern Languages (Spanish and Italian)ABBBBCEntry requirements
Modern Languages (Spanish and Mandarin)ABBBBCEntry requirements
PhysicsA*AAAABEntry requirements
Physics (with a year abroad)A*AAAABEntry requirements
Physics with AstrophysicsA*AAAABEntry requirements
Physics with Astrophysics with (with a year abroad)A*AAAABEntry requirements
Physics with Theoretical PhysicsA*AAAABEntry requirements
Physics with Theoretical Physics (with a year abroad)A*AAAABEntry requirements
Politics and International RelationsA*ABABBEntry requirements
Politics and International Relations (with a year abroad)A*ABABBEntry requirements
Politics with EconomicsA*ABABBEntry requirements
Politics with Economics (with a year abroad)A*ABABBEntry requirements
Psychology (3-year course)A*AAAABEntry requirements
Psychology (4-year course)A*AAAABEntry requirements
Social Policy (3-year course)AABABCEntry requirements
Social Policy (4-year course)AABABCEntry requirements
Social Sciences (3-year course)ABBBBCEntry requirements
Social Sciences (4-year course)ABBBBCEntry requirements
Sociology (3-year course)AABABCEntry requirements
Sociology (4-year course)AABABCEntry requirements
Sociology and Social Policy (3-year course)AABABCEntry requirements
Sociology and Social Policy (4-year course)AABABCEntry requirements
Sport and Exercise ScienceA*ABABBEntry requirements
Sport and Exercise Science (with a year abroad)A*ABABBEntry requirements
Sport Management and Coaching (3-year course)A*ACABCEntry requirements
Sport Management and Coaching (4-year course)A*ACABCEntry requirements
Structural and Architectural Engineering (3-year course)A*AAAABEntry requirements
Structural and Architectural Engineering (4-year course)A*AAAABEntry requirements

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

Frequently asked questions

Who gets a contextual offer at Bath?

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 of Bath 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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