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Widening access offers

Widening access offers refer to the extra consideration we give to applicants who have faced certain barriers. Check if you might be eligible for a widening access offer and what this means for you.

What widening access offers are

We give extra consideration to applicants who have faced certain barriers that could make attending university more challenging. This extra consideration impacts whether you can apply with standard or minimum entry requirements.

Check if you might be eligible for a widening access offer 

Use our tool to find out if you might be eligible for a widening access offer and what you need to do next.

What happens if you might be eligible for a Flag

If you are assigned a Flag, you’ll be prioritised for a place on degree programmes where competition for places is high.

What happens if you might be eligible for a Plus Flag

If you are assigned a Plus Flag, we will normally make you an offer at the minimum entry requirement.