Alternative offers
Another opportunity to find your fit at Bradford.
Depending on your results, we may look at the subjects you've studied and the grades you've achieved.
We might then suggest a course we think will give you the best possible start to your journey with us.
What is an alternative offer?
If you applied for an undergraduate degree and don't get the grades you need, we may offer you a place on an alternative course.
If you receive an alternative offer, you'll see the offer in your UCAS Hub.
If you’re unsure about your alternative course, that's fine. You can explore other courses through Clearing before making a final decision.
How can an alternative offer help you?
Our alternative offers allow you to explore similar career options and learn many of the same skills as the course you applied for.
You’ll receive an email that explains more about the course you’ve been offered.
There’s no obligation to accept this alternative course offer. However, if you choose to decline, you'll either be released to your insurance choice or into Clearing.
What might my alternative offer be?
Many alternative offers will invite you to study a foundation year.
A foundation year gives you an additional year of study. It provides you with a solid base of knowledge to allow you to confidently progress onto your original or a similar course choice.
We also offer degree programmes in Engineering, Computing, and Clinical Sciences that include an integrated foundation year.
These programmes are great if you don't quite meet the entry requirements of your chosen course. If you successfully complete your foundation year, you'll continue directly onto year one of your undergraduate degree course.
For certain courses, you may be offered the opportunity to go straight into an alternative Bachelor's degree related to your original choice.
For example, if you didn't quite get the grades for:
- Nursing (Mental Health), you may be given an alternative offer of Psychology
- Diagnostic Radiography, you may be given an alternative offer of Clinical Technology
- Midwifery, you may be given an alternative offer of Public Health and Community Wellbeing
- Optometry or Pharmacy, you may be given an alternative offer of Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science or Biomedical Science, depending on your results.
Please note: this isn't a complete list of our alternative offers.
Want to discuss your alternative offer?
To speak to us about your alternative offer and how it could help you achieve your goals, please email our Admissions Team.
What happens after I receive my offer?
If you receive your results on Thursday 14 August 2025, we'll call to discuss your alternative offer.
We can answer any questions you have. You can speak to a member of our teaching team to discuss your alternative course offer.
If you get your results before Thursday 14 August 2025, you can email [email protected] to discuss your alternative offer.
You'll need to accept or reject this offer via the UCAS Hub within five days.
If you accept, you have 14 days to change your mind. Please contact us during this time if you wish to be released into Clearing or withdraw.
Don't forget: the alternative offer isn't necessarily your only choice.
You can explore other courses through Clearing before making a final decision.
Student finance and accommodation
So, your course has changed, but maybe you've already applied for student finance funding.
You'll need to update your online funding application as soon as possible with the new course information.
You can do this by logging into your online application at Student Finance England and completing a 'Change of Circumstances' process with the new course information.
You'll need your Customer Reference Number (CRN) and password to log in.
If you have received and accepted a changed course offer and have already applied for student accommodation, your application will be unaffected.
Make a Clearing enquiry
Clearing opens on 5 July 2025.
Get prepared now - ask us your questions and we'll do our best to help.