Unsuccessful applicants
Information and advice for unsuccessful applicants.
The University receives many more applications from well-qualified students than there are places available. If your application has not been successful, you can find information below that may be helpful in explaining our decision regarding your application.
Undergraduate
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences : unsuccessful undergraduate applications
College of Science and Engineering
Science and Engineering: unsuccessful undergraduate applications
College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Postgraduate
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
College of Science and Engineering
Science and Engineering: unsuccessful postgraduate applications
College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Which college?
Each of our colleges provides tailored information for unsuccessful applicants. To check which college your degree is part of, you can search our degree finder.
Our policy
We are committed to providing feedback to unsuccessful applicants on request. Further information can be found in our admissions feedback, appeals and complaints policy
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