How do I appeal? 

If you believe one of your grades is incorrect when you receive your results, your first step is to speak to your school or college. They'll be able to help guide you through next steps. 

It's important to know that exam boards can't consider appeals based on a difference of opinion. Appeals are only successful if:

• an error is found;
• the grade awarded (or evidence selected) is found to be an unreasonable exercise of academic judgement.

If you have grounds for appeal, take time to carefully consider whether this is the right course of action for you. Keep in mind that: grades can go up, down, or stay the same after an appeal. The exam board’s decision is final so if your grade is lowered, it can't be changed back. 

What's the appeals process in the UK? 

There are variations in the appeals process depending where in the UK you are: 

• England 
• Scotland
• Wales 
• Northern Ireland

Appeal form  

If you're an offer-holder and choose to appeal, you need to complete an online form to notify us of this. 

After submission, you'll receive an email confirmation that we've received your appeal. We'll only take submission of the form as official notification that you're appealing so you don't need to contact us via email or phone.  

Once you've received the appeal outcome, you should notify the admissions team in the relevant academic School/Department as soon as possible. 

What happens after I appeal? 

Where possible, we'll follow UCAS guidance which sets Wednesday, 2 September as the cut-off date for meeting the conditions of your offer unless your offer conditions state an earlier deadline.

Here's what happens depending on the outcome and timing of your appeal: 

1. If you meet the conditions of your offer before 2 September (or the date stated in your offer), you'll be accepted for the original year of entry you applied for, wherever possible.
2. If your appeal is successful but we can't offer you a place for the original year of entry that you applied for, we may offer you a deferred place or a place on a different course.
3. If your appeal result arrives after 2 September (or your offer deadline), contact your admissions team as soon as possible. They'll decide whether they can offer you a place. If not, you may be considered for a deferred place for the following year or a place on a different course.