How Does Clearing Work?

08/15/2022
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University Advice

What is clearing? UCEN Manchester provide a comprehensive guide here. Clearing is how universities fill any places they still have on their courses. You can apply for a course using clearing if you’re not already holding an offer from a university or college, and the course still has places. You can go through clearing if:

You are a UCAS undergraduate with no offers
Your exam results have been published
And you apply with the clearing dates for 2022 entry.

How can I get ready for clearing? From researching your chosen subject area and listing possible courses, to staying positive and remaining calm, we’ve put together some Top Tips to guide you through clearing. However you choose to prepare, UCEN is happy to provide more information about  what is available. I've heard about Clearing Plus - what is it? Clearing Plus is a new service for students run by UCAS which matches you to relevant courses with vacancies. It has been designed to ensure you get to see the most appropriate course options for you via your online account. Clearing will also still be available in the traditional way so check out our handy guides across this section to learn more about what to expect. How to apply through clearing. Depending on your circumstances, you can apply through clearing via UCAS or you can contact us and we’ll help you submit a direct application instead. Read our full guide on how to apply through clearing. What can I do to make results day go smoothly? There are lots of things you can do to make sure you secure your dream course on results day including: Reading our handy guides to know what to expect before the big day, being clear about the course you want but having a few alternatives as well, having any details to hand that you'll need such as phone numbers, exam results and your UCAS ID, and keeping calm when the phone lines open! Clearing at UCEN Manchester. We have over 1,500 current undergraduate students and more than 10,000 alumni – you’ll be in good company. Our degree programmes are validated by one of three top universities; Manchester Metropolitan University, Sheffield Hallam University or University of Huddersfield, or a major examining board. Our Higher Education courses are career focussed, shaped by employers and industry experts, and will give you the skills to open doors to unlimited opportunities. Can I use clearing to study at UCEN Manchester? Yes you can! The clearing process is really straightforward. Simply figure out what course you would be interested in doing and call our dedicated clearing hotline 0161 674 7777 to discuss it further with someone from our team.

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