What is clearing?
Clearing offers you a chance to find a full-time undergraduate course to start in September. It's a great option if you don't get the grades you were hoping for on results day, you change your mind about the course or university you've already applied to or you decide to go to university at the last minute.
Clearing for 2025 entry opens on the 5 July for those that already have their results, although most students will enter Clearing on A-Level results day on the 14 August 2025.
Clearing FAQs
You may have heard the word Clearing before, but what's it all about and how does it work? Here's everything you need to know before Clearing opens.
How to prepare for Clearing
Research courses: you need to make sure that the course you pick is something you’ll enjoy doing for three or more years, and that it could lead to a career that you’ll find fulfilling! So, whether you’re looking at courses for the first time or if you’ve had a change of heart, it’s important to do your research.
Research universities: your course is important, but it’s just as important to study at an institution where you feel supported and encouraged in your studies. Don't rush into applying to any university that has spaces available, instead, think about where you can see yourself studying.
Be prepared: make sure you have the phone numbers of the universities you want to call, their opening times and the names of the courses you want to apply, so you're all good to go. Plus, make sure you know when and where you can collect your results on the day.
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