What's UCAS Clearing? How does Clearing work?

UCAS Clearing is a way of matching January intake masters uk without students to students without a university place.

 

The university Clearing system was created for when things don’t go according to plan but it can be used by almost any potential student, whether applying late or for strategic reasons – for example, trading up to a university you initially thought you wouldn't get into. 

 

Who can use UCAS Clearing and Clearing self-release?

Many students are eligible. This includes those who haven't got the grades required to secure their place as well as those who applied later, got no offers or don’t want to take the place they’ve been offered.

 

UCAS applications received after the deadline, or students who miss their grade target, are automatically entered into Clearing.

 

Clearing self-release allows students who are already holding a university place to release themselves into Clearing rather than wait for their original choice of university to release them. Self-release is available in UCAS Track from early July.

 

Those who haven't yet applied to any universities can also apply through Clearing once they have their results. However, you'll need to have completed a UCAS application to use Clearing.

 

You can apply online through UCAS Apply. Don't forget you'll need a reference as well as your personal statement.

 




What's the most effective way to use Clearing?

Preparation, positivity and pragmatism are key to going through Clearing successfully.

 

A positive attitude can go a long way to being successful in Clearing. Make a list of universities and their phone numbers and email addresses. Think about what you might say beforehand and make notes if you need to.

 

When you call universities, be positive about yourself and the university. Remember you're competing for places with other students.

 

Make the call yourself (unless you have a disability preventing this). Universities are more likely to offer you a place if they’ve spoken to you personally.

 

Be prepared to say why you want to study that particular course at that particular institution and what you can offer. Be ready to answer questions on your exam results, your motivation and your experience. Prepare your own questions to ask.

 

If you're not immediately successful, don't give up. Keep ringing – your persistence will pay off. Calls are best as emails may not be responded to immediately.

 

Remember, getting a place through Clearing isn't as difficult as it sounds, and you may be surprised at the number of vacancies. However, depending on your results there'll be some courses and universities that'll be unattainable, and recognising this early on will save you a lot of time.

 

What are the Clearing dates?

UCAS Clearing runs from early July (the same day International Baccalaureate (IB) results are published) until late October.

 

While you can't apply through Clearing until you have your results, you should avoid being in Clearing all the way up to the October deadline. The longer you leave it, the fewer places will be available.

 

See the full breakdown of this year's application deadlines.

 

How will you know if you're in Clearing?

Your UCAS Track status will say ‘you are in Clearing’ or ‘Clearing has started’.

 

If you didn’t match the entry requirements but your Track status doesn't say you’re in Clearing, it could mean your results haven't been updated or the universities are still considering your application.

 

Which universities accept students through Clearing?

There’s a stereotype associated with Clearing that only less prestigious universities will have spaces available. This isn't true at all.

 

With the number of university applications decreasing in recent years and a lifting of the cap on numbers, more universities have spaces they look to fill through Clearing. Many of the universities in our top 20 have courses available.

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