Access and participation

From our very beginnings in 1826, Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ was founded to be open to all.

Nearly 200 years later, we are still committed to ensuring that all applicants have an equal chance of entering Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ regardless of background, ethnicity, age or disability. On this page, you can learn more about the ways Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ is putting our commitment into action.

Access Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ Scheme and contextual offers

Access Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ is our contextual offer scheme for applicants from groups that are underrepresented at Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾. Applicants that are eligible and successful in receiving an offer, will automatically receive an offer that is lower than the standard entry requirements for the programme.

Resources for Year 12 and 13 Students

Our Access and Widening Participation team offer a range of virtual and in-person events and resources to provide advice and guidance about university applications, university life and study, helping students to see that they belong at Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾.

Guidance for specific groups

We recognise that some students can face certain barriers when it comes to accessing higher education. So, we’re working hard to mitigate these.

Use the links below to access guidance for each specific group

Further advice and guidance, including for teachers, parents and other students is provided on our Access and Widening Participation website.

Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøվ’s Access and Participation Plan

Our Access and Participation Plan, , sets out how we intend to encourage and support students from underrepresented groups to apply to Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾, and the steps we take to ensure that all students have the opportunity to thrive and succeed at Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾.