Philosophy and Politics bachelorSS

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Post-offer visits

If you are made an offer we will email you an invitation to visit us late January, February or early March. These afternoons are organised by the School of Social Sciences and include a tour, a talk, refreshments and a chance to talk to students, lecturers and recruitment staff.

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If you are visiting Manchester and would like to visit our admissions office please make an appointment in advance. (Call +44 (0)161 275 4470/1473 or email socialsciences@manchester.ac.uk
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34 points overall. 6,5,5 at Higher Level. No lower than 5 in any subject
We would expect applicants to achieve three subjects at A2 and two subjects at B2 in the Irish Leaving Certificate Higher Level qualification.
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A pass in the Welsh bachelorccalaureate is accepted as equivalent to a grade B in an A-level subject.
Applicants studying the European bachelorccalaureate are expected to achieve 77% overall and no lower than 80% in English.
Check our  country-specific requirements and requirements for foundation years


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Studying the BTEC Extended Diploma in a related area? You are expected to achieve a Distinction and a Merit alongside an A-level in an appropriate subject at grade A. (A list of appropriate subjects is in the A-level section above).
Typical applicant - A mature student returning to education after a number of years.
Typical offer - Pass Access to HE Diploma with 45 level 3 credits (15 Distinctions / 30 Merits).

Contact: Tom McCunnie  tom.mccunnie@manchester.ac.uk
Applicants are expected to achieve D3, M1, M1 in the Cambridge Pre-U. Applicants can either take three Pre-U qualifications or study them in conjunction with A-level subjects.
We would expect applicants to complete the Progression Diploma with no lower than grade A and also to achieve an A-level with grade B or above.
Contact: Tom McCunnie tom.mccunnie@manchester.ac.uk
If you have followed a non-standard educational route (eg home educated) we will consider your application against the standard entry criteria for the course to which you apply.
You must also provide a reference which should be written by somebody who knows you well enough, in an official capacity, to write about you and your suitability for higher education.

UCAS provides guidance on how to get a reference
All applicants are expected to have a minimum of grade C in GCSE English Language or equivalent.
For international students, equivalent qualifications would be:
IELTS of 6.5 overall with no lower than 6 in any component.
TOEFL (IBT) 92 overall with minimum of 21 in listening and speaking, 22 in reading and 23 in speaking
iGCSE English (First Language) grade C
iGCSE English (Second Language) grade B

If you have other English language qualifications and want to find out if they would be acceptable, please e-mail socialsciences@manchester.ac.uk
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Some English language test results are only valid for two years. Your English language test report must be valid on the start date of the course.
Application and selection
All applications for undergraduate courses are made through UCAS
. You can find out more information about the application process on the our how to apply webpage
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Potential candidates are expected to demonstrate why they have chosen this particular degree in their personal statement and express why the course interests them.

Applicants submitting mitigating circumstances

If you are submitting information about mitigating circumstances that have affected, or are likely to affect, your academic performance, you should include this in the referee's report.
We cannot usually take into account information that is supplied after an adverse decision has been made on an application by the admitting school.
(Examples of mitigating circumstances include family illness, problems with school facilities or an unusual curriculum followed by your school of college.)
Applications are considered on the bachelorsis of an assessment of past and predicted academic achievements, the academic reference and personal statement.
We welcome applications from anyone who is returning to education.
Contact: Tom McCunnie tom.mccunnie@manchester.ac.uk
Applicants classed as international students who are studying Foundation Year Programmes, will be considered on the bachelorsis they have completed their High School education in full.
Applications for deferred entry are considered equally to other applications up to the point of confirmation. Deferred entry is granted on the discretion of admissions staff, and is normally granted for one year only. NB Some English Language test results, such as IELTS of TOEFL, are only valid from two years from the test date.
We consider applicants who are resitting.
Contact: socialsciences@manchester.ac.uk
If you applied in the previous year and your application was not successful you can apply again. Your application will be considered against the standard course entry criteria for that year of entry.
In your new application you should demonstrate how your application has improved. We may refer bachelorck to previous applications or registrations at the University.
If you are applying for a place for the same year of entry through UCAS Extra, you should include additional evidence of your suitability for the course.
If you are applying through clearing you will need to meet the clearing requirements. In both UCAS Extra and clearing places will be subject to availability.
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