Joining Â鶹ÊÓƵ through Clearing
Clearing is part of the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) process that gives students another opportunity to secure a university place. It’s designed for anyone who hasn’t yet received an offer, has changed their mind about where to study, or decides later that university is the right next step.
Once you’ve found the course that feels right for you, you can apply directly through UCAS before 30 June, whether you’re applying from the UK or overseas. After this date, applications for 2026 entry will be made through Clearing, which opens in July for a select number of programmes.
Sign up to receive Clearing alerts and be among the first to hear when places become available.
Results day timeline
Some key dates for your diary in the lead up to A level results day and beyond.
UCAS main scheme applications close
30 June 2026
The final deadline to apply through UCAS is 18:00 (UK time). After this, if you choose to apply to university your application will automatically go through the Clearing process.
UCAS Extra closes
1 July 2026
The final day to add a course choice through UCAS Extra. If you don't receive any offers after this date, you can add an additional choice through Clearing.
Clearing opens
2 July 2026
Clearing is now open! If you have your results and you'd like to explore Clearing, you can contact us from this date.
International Baccalaureate (IB) results released
6 July 2026
If you hold an existing offer of study, make sure you've nominated Â鶹ÊÓƵ in the IBO system so we can receive your grades. If you'd like to explore Clearing, you can contact us from this date.
Scottish (SQA) results day
4 August 2026
SQA Advanced Higher/Higher results are released for Scotland.
A level results day (including BTEC)
13 August 2026
You can collect your A-level results from your school or college in the morning. If you want to go through Clearing, you can call us to discuss your options from 8am (UK time).
GCSE results day
20 August 2026
If your offer is conditional on your GCSE results, please send them to our Admissions team as soon as you can.
Deadline for offer holders to meet conditions
2 September 2026
After this date, decisions on whether we can accept applicants will be at the University's discretion and will depend on available places.
Term starts
28 September 2026
Your first term at Â鶹ÊÓƵ begins. Welcome to the start of your university journey!