How to prepare for Clearing

Like thousands of your peers, you are waiting for your results to check whether you have the grades to join your chosen course. If you don't get the grades you need on results day you can make an application through clearing.

Ease your worries by preparing beforehand. If you have already done your research and have the right information available, you'll be ready to contact us first thing in the morning.

You may already have your results if you are an international student, completed your studies recently, or are a mature student. Once you have done your research and have your information available, you can apply. Start your application on UCAS or contact us and we will support you through the process.

It is a big decision to choose a degree course and it is important you make the right decision for you. If you're holding an offer for a course you no longer want to start, you have to decline your offer before applying through clearing. To do so: 

• Sign into UCAS and click the 'Decline my place' button on your homepage
• You will then need to confirm your decision and asked if you want to go into Clearing
• Check your emails (including spam) to confirm that you are in Clearing. 

If you have not yet applied through UCAS, but you want to study a degree course, you can make a direct application to get onto Clearing. Here are the steps: 

• Make a UCAS Hub account and you will then receive a UCAS ID number
• Write a personal statement and provide an academic reference
• Wait to receive your grades
• Contact us to discuss your application 

ADD INFO HERE ABOUT INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS - question around applying directly without UCAS or via an agent or student counsellor