How Clearing works

If you want to secure a university place for this September, Clearing is the last stage in the admissions process.

Simply put, Clearing is when universities still have places left on courses, and students can apply to course vacancies from July to October.

It's important to note that some courses fill up fast, so we encourage you to apply through Clearing as soon as possible.

Is Clearing for me?

Many of our graduates started their student life through Clearing. It’s a common route into higher education and is used by a wide variety of students.

Whatever your background, wherever you see yourself in the future, you’ll find lots of opportunities through Clearing and our dedicated team will be on-hand to walk you through the application process.

Clearing is for you if:

You've changed your mind about what course to study or which university you want to study at
Your exam results are different to what you expected
You're deciding to apply to university now or may have missed the initial UCAS application deadline
You're thinking about doing a degree to switch careers or boost your qualifications

Frequently asked questions

Students FAQs

Can I use Clearing?

You can use Clearing if you apply after 30 June, didn’t receive the right offer for you, or didn’t meet the conditions of your offers.

When can I use Clearing?

If you have your exam results but you have no offers, you can use Clearing, it is available from July until September.

Where can I find my Clearing number?

If you’re eligible for Clearing, your Clearing number will be on the welcome page and ‘Your choices’ section of Track.

I've been offered a place. What do I do now?

Go to the ‘Your choices’ section of Track and click ‘Add Clearing choice’. Only do this when we confirm that we will offer you a place and you want to accept it.Fill in the course details by the date you’re given on the phone. This counts as you accepting the offer. So if we confirm it’ll show as an acceptance on the choices page of Track and we’ll send you a confirmation letter.You can only add one choice at a time, but if the university/college doesn’t confirm your place, you’ll be able to add another.

Why hasn't Track updated?

Track will update once we make a decision on your offer. If you’ve met the conditions of your offer, your place will be confirmed soon.

Parents and Carers FAQs

What is Clearing?

Clearing is just another name for the final admissions process of the academic year

What is the reason for using Clearing?

Clearing provides a second chance to find the right course if a student hasn’t received the grades they were hoping for, haven’t met conditions of previous offers, or if they have changed their mind from what they originally chose.

Is Clearing common?

Yes. Over 10% of students come through Clearing every year.

Are Clearing students treated differently?

No, Clearing offers are processed in a different way, but once an offer is made and accepted, students treated the same as someone who has accepted prior to the Clearing process.

How do I know that University of Staffordshire London is right for my child?

We are committed to student satisfaction and employability, and our accolades speak for themselves. If you’re still apprehensive, call us on 0800 590 830 where you can speak to our Clearing advisors.

How can I help?

As well as providing moral support, make sure your child has their Clearing number to hand when they’re ready to make a decision. This can be found in the ‘Your choices’ section of Track.

Clearing application steps

Collect your results

Once you've collected your results, visit our Clearing site to check out our courses and find out everything you need to know about the clearing process.
Enter your qualifications

Enter your qualifications and chosen course into our Offer Generator.
Submit your details

We'll need some key information from you so we can give an instant decision on whether you’re eligible for a place, this makes the application process much quicker!
Start your application

If we can offer you a place, you can start your application online or request a call back from one of our Clearing advisors or academics for more information. Don’t worry if we’re not able to offer you a place straight away – call us on 0800 590 830 to see how our Clearing team can help.
Accept your offer

Once your application is complete, it's time to officially accept your offer and look forward to starting your future with us here at University of Staffordshire this September.