What happens if you miss your offer?

If you haven't got the grades you needed to meet your offer, don't worry; you can do several things.

Students in a classroom in Charles Carter

If you have not met the conditions of our offer

If you have just missed out on the conditions of our offer and Lancaster University is one of your choices, then it may still be possible for the offer to be confirmed.

If Lancaster is your Firm Choice

If you have narrowly missed the conditions of our offer the University will review your case. In some circumstances, it may be possible for the offer to be confirmed. If the University does decide to confirm your offer, UCAS will let you know. If you are unsuccessful at Lancaster you will be considered by your insurance choice.

If Lancaster is your Insurance Choice

If you are unsuccessful at your firm choice and have narrowly missed the conditions of our offer, then the University will review your case and in some circumstances, it may be possible for the offer to be confirmed. UCAS will let you know if the University decides to confirm your offer.

If you have missed the conditions of both your firm and insurance choice you will be entered into Clearing. Your UCAS status will change to say 'You are now in Clearing' and UCAS will automatically send you full details of the Clearing process.

What are your other options?

Lancaster's teaching partnerships

You may still be able to start a Lancaster University validated degree course at one of our partner organisations - in the UK or overseas in Ghana, China, Malaysia or Germany. Lancaster's partner universities and colleges