Receiving an offer
We aim to make decisions as quickly as possible but, due to the high volume of applications we receive, there might be delays during busy times (October and January deadlines).
Some Departments don't review applications until after the equal consideration deadline, and those with interviews may wait until all interviews are complete before making a decision.
Once we decide, we update your application status on UCAS, so you can check it on there.
If we’ve made you an offer, we’ll then send an email containing an offer letter, terms and conditions, tuition fees and information for international applicants, where applicable.
Offer-holders
If you’ve received an offer to study at Manchester, visit our offer-holders page.
This will contain all the information you need to decide if Manchester’s the perfect fit for you.
Types of offers
Our dedicated admissions staff are here to provide you with offers that meet your study needs.
We take pride in offering suitable options for each applicant, and we have the flexibility to adjust the level of offers accordingly.
Remember that all offers are subject to our student terms and conditions.
We’ll only make unconditional offers to applicants who’ve met all academic requirements for their chosen course.
We want to ensure you achieve your best in your exams, that way you'll be better prepared for degree-level study.
If you still have exams to complete, your offer will probably depend on achieving a certain level of performance in them.
Most offers are based on your qualifications in Year 12 and 13 (or the last year of secondary school), and normally require success in three A-levels or equivalent qualifications.
Some offers may have additional requirements, like a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check for courses involving work with children or vulnerable adults. UCAS will inform you about this when you apply.
For certain courses, you might also need to undergo a medical fitness assessment, as per the guidelines of professional bodies. The School you’re admitted to will help you with this if needed.
Once you’ve received decisions for all your university choices, UCAS will ask you to reply to your offers.
It’s essential to be aware of any deadlines for replying.
To find out more about how and when to reply to your offers via UCAS, visit their website for detailed information.
We receive a high number of applications for our popular courses, and unfortunately we have limited places available.
Rest assured, we review all applications fairly based on our criteria. However, due to the strong competition, some academically well-qualified applicants may not receive an offer from us.
We understand how important it is to receive feedback, so if your application is unsuccessful, you can request feedback directly from the admissions team in the academic School/Department via email.
Make sure to do this within 20 working days of receiving confirmation of your unsuccessful application. Once feedback is provided, we may not be able to respond to additional requests regarding the same application.
In case you feel the need to make a formal appeal regarding your application, we have a dedicated Appeals and Complaints Procedure for Applicants. This allows you to seek a fair resolution.