How to apply in Clearing

So you've found a course that's available in Clearing and you meet the entry requirements. What next? You need to secure your place! We've got some tips on how to apply.

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1. Find out which courses are in Clearing

Find your course and see if it's the right one for you. Check to see if you meet the entry requirements.

Apply in Clearing - Online

2. Get your points and info ready

Make sure you have all your info to hand, including your UCAS points, ID number if you have it, and the details for the course you're applying to.

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3. Apply

Our hotline is open from 7.30am on Thursday 13 August. Call 0121 331 6777 to apply over the phone.

Clearing hotline opening hours

The BCU Clearing hotline is open, call 0121 331 6777 to find your course.

  • Thursday 13 August7.30am - 10pm
  • Friday 14 August7.30am - 8pm
  • Saturday 15 August9am - 4pm
  • Sunday 16 August10am - 2pm
  • Monday 17 - Friday 21 August9am - 5pm
  • Saturday 22 August9am - 4pm
  • Sunday 23 August10am - 2pm
  • Monday 24 - Friday 28 August9am - 5pm
  • Monday 31 August10am - 2pm
  • Tuesday 1 September onwards9am - 5pm*

*excluding weekends

You can still apply online when our hotlines are closed! Find your course and click 'apply now'.

Download your free guide to Clearing

Get a head start for results day by downloading our free Clearing Guide. You'll receive advice on when and how to apply, plus tips to make your Clearing call.

More Clearing help and advice

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How to add a Clearing choice

If you’ve applied through Clearing and the university you’ve applied for has confirmed your provisional Clearing offer, the next step is to add this as a Clearing choice. We’ve put together a step-by-step guide on how to add your offer from BCU as a Clearing choice.

Step-by-step guide

How to self release

If you’ve got a place at university but changed your mind and want to decline your Unconditional Firm offer, you’ll need to self-release into Clearing. This will allow you to add a Clearing choice to your UCAS Hub account and apply for your chosen course and institution through Clearing.

How to guide
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How to apply through Clearing without a UCAS account

If you’ve never applied to university through UCAS before but want to apply to a course through Clearing, you can apply to us directly. We’ve created a step-by-step guide to walk you through this process.

Apply direct
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How to make a Clearing call

We’re here to reassure you that making your Clearing call isn't as scary as it may seem. Our guide to your call explains exactly what you will be asked for over the phone.

Get ready for your call
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Calculate your UCAS points

When you're browsing courses available in Clearing, you'll need to know how many UCAS tariff points you have. Thankfully, we have a calculator that makes it super easy.

Calculate your points
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Clearing FAQs

Have some questions about Clearing? Don't worry, we can answer them all. Find answers to our frequently asked Clearing questions.

Get your questions answered

Already have a place but want to change course?

If you already have a place at BCU but want to change course, you'll need to complete our course change form. Our Admissions Team will then get in touch with you within 3-5 days.