If you were late submitting your application to university through UCAS or perhaps did not achieve the grades you needed to receive a conditional offer on your preferred course, then UCAS Clearing is an opportunity to quickly adjust your plans and obtain a place. As there are a limited number of places available for prospective students during Clearing, there may be competition for places — this is especially the case at popular colleges and universities where the demand is high.
UCAS Clearing is usually for prospective students who hold no offers. You are only eligible for Clearing if you do not currently hold an offer of a place at university.
This may be because you did not receive any offers, or because you declined the offers you did receive. If you change your mind about your firm choice then you can speak to the college or university and see if they will allow you to change your mind. You will need to be eligible to study for the courses you want to apply for and meet the entry requirements in order to obtain a place. Some students have a last-minute change in plans and decline any previous offers to apply for something new at a completely different university.
Clearing is not just for university places. A full list of which courses and institutions have spaces can be found on the UCAS website, or if you know where you would like to study then the university website of your chosen institution will be likely to publish its own list of vacancies. Looking for your own accommodation at the last minute might cause extra stress at the start of your journey into higher education. You are free to look at any of the places available at any university or college.
Clearing can be really helpful for students who have changed their mind about what course they want to study, and where they want to study. You just need to make sure that you decline any offers you might have had before you can enquire about a new place at a different institution through Clearing.
Find out more about the undergraduate courses we offer with our course finder. You can find out if a course has any spaces by contacting the university or college who are running the course directly or by looking on the UCAS website. The University of Gloucestershire usually runs a Clearing hotline number that you can phone to make an enquiry about availability, and we also have a large number of people available to answer any questions you might have on Live Chat , which is available through our website.
UCAS list all of the places available on courses on their website during Clearing. You should have a login to access your details and keep up with the progress of your applications. If you wish to further your studies either at university or college then Clearing gives you the opportunity to find and secure a place.
There is no additional cost to using Clearing unless you have not already applied or applied to only a single university and so paid the lower application fee. The fee charged is very small though. Have a pen and paper ready in case you want to make notes during the call. Try not to worry and take your time to think things through. Applying to university can be a daunting time for students, and an equally daunting time for parents and guardians.
Try not to plan your family holiday during the Clearing period or near results day — being away could make it difficult to make and receive calls or emails. Read more advice for parents around Clearing.
The University of Gloucestershire will be available to help you with any questions you might have about your application here or the courses we offer and guide you through the Clearing process. If you have any questions and would like to talk to someone, our Clearing team is available by phone or by using the live chat button on our website.
You can also get help from a careers advisor at your current school or college or from the helpful team at UCAS. Not at all, Clearing is an established route to higher education used by thousands of students each year to get the right place on the right course.
Increasing numbers of students are making their primary application during Clearing after the UCAS deadline. Attitudes towards Clearing have changed significantly over the past few years. However, many students use it strategically. You might also want to take a gap year or a mini-gap year , so you may not have to rush through Clearing.
Some universities offer January entry points or courses starting the next year, letting you take stock, save money or secure accommodation. You may be in a position to find a different university you'd rather go to and have time to avoid making a hasty decision. Some students wil prefer to wait until they have their results and see what university courses are available to them on the day through Clearing and apply directly. This can be risky, as you may not get the right course, but if you're making a late decision, especially whether university is for you or not, this can be a good strategy for you.
Bear in mind not all universities advertise places in Clearing, for example, Oxford, Cambridge and for courses with high entry requirements such as Dentistry. Many universities run open days for Clearing applicants and their parents and carers to visit, view the facilities and talk to staff and students.
Even if there isn't an official opportunity to visit, you can still contact the university and try and see the place before making a firm commitment. When does Clearing open? If you have that nagging doubt about your results or the choices you made, prepare a plan B, for what may be coming your way on the 13 th August.
Here are a few tips to prepare for results day:. When you sign in. You can apply for one choice at a time through Clearing. If you want to apply elsewhere. You will then be able to apply again through Clearing. Once you have your place confirmed its time to prepare for university! Check out our blog on Getting Ready for Uni and our what will life be life after lockdown blog. Need accommodation for September?
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