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Additional consideration
If you successfully complete the RO Programme
your application will receive additional
consideration when you apply to the University
of Sheffield through UCAS. This is dependent
on you meeting all other admissions criteria.
Alternative offers
If you are given an offer then you will receive
a dual offer recognising your successful
completion of RO. You will receive a typical
offer as well as an alternative RO offer of:
Up to 2 A level grades below the standard
offer or
Up to 3 International Baccalaureate points
(subject to a 29 point minimum) below the
standard offer or
1 full BTEC National Diploma grade below
the standard offer.
Course exemptions
There are no course exemptions. Alternative RO
offers will be made for all degree courses at the
University of Sheffield where an offer is made.
For further information
For more information on the range of courses
available and typical entry requirements
please visit Remember
that it is important that you check the individual
requirements for the course you are interested
in and what this means for you.
For further information about the University
of Sheffield’s contribution to the Realising
Opportunities Programme, contact Denise
Brooks,
University of Sheffield
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