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Clearing 2025

Clearing will re-open for September 2025 entry on Saturday 5th July 2025.

Applications are currently open for our undergraduate programmes, out with Clearing, and we’d love to receive an application from you.

On this page you’ll find information relating specifically to Clearing at UWS, but also more generally about finding your place at UWS.

You can search our courses, hear from or chat to our students and find out more general information about studying at UWS.

Course Search

Find your course of interest from our career-focused undergraduate, postgraduate (taught) and post-experience options.

All you need to know about Clearing

Learn more about the courses in Clearing and find more information.

Guide to clearing

Clearing can feel like a bit of an emotional rollercoaster. Don’t worry, we’re here to guide you through the process, giving you the information and advice you need.

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UWS Clearing FAQs

Our FAQs give you information and pointers to the most common questions that arise during the UCAS Clearing process.

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Advice for parents and guardians

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Janine found her place at UWS - Now you find yours

Janine is a final year student on our BA (Hons) Commercial Music programme at our stunning Ayr campus.

“When I first came to UWS, I didn’t realise how technologically advanced the campus was. I just really love how close it is to what you would expect in the industry.”

Janine at UWS

I found my place

Read more about real UWS students who found their place at UWS.

Blair, Journalism Student

Find out how Blair found his place at UWS and feels part of something exciting.

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Alesha, Sport & Exercise Student

Find out how Alesha found her place at UWS and feels welcomed and accepted.

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Iain, Events Management Student

Find out how Iain found his place at UWS and is on the path to starting a brand new career.

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Chat to a Student

Want to know what it's like to study at UWS? Select and connect with UWS students who have chosen a similar path to you. Find common ground and hear real stories about life at UWS via the UniBuddy platform.

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