Clearing: Frequently Asked Questions

You can call or email our team now to discuss study options for September 2025 on 0800 027 1000 or clearing@uws.ac.uk

Clearing opens on 5 July 2025 and runs until 25 October 2024.

UWS course availability can fill up quickly, so get in touch as soon as you can.

• Contact our Clearing team on 0800 027 1000, or email clearing@uws.ac.uk
• Chat to one of our team members to discuss your interests, confirm course availability and entry requirements
• We’ll advise you of the best options and how to make your application, whether you’re a new applicant or already in the UCAS system
• When you’ve been made an offer you have 24 hours to confirm your offer through UCAS Hub
• Once you’ve decided to accept your place at UWS you’ll be able to refer yourself to us on UCAS Hub
• After you have accepted your place to study at UWS, we will send all the necessary information you’ll need, by email, including information about our welcome and induction programme

Yes. do not apply to university through Clearing before 30 June 2025. You can still secure your place at UWS by registering with UCAS to search for the course that’s right for you.

Call us on 0800 027 1000, or email clearing@uws.ac.uk to discuss the options available.

Yes. You can get in touch with us now by calling 0800 027 1000, or emailing clearing@uws.ac.uk

We’ll chat you through the options most suited to you and the process you need to follow.

If your results are better than expected and you now want to change universities and you are holding a firm unconditional place, you can release yourself into Clearing from 5 July 2025.

Use the ‘decline your place’ button in your application.

Only use this button if you no longer wish to take up your place at your firm choice, and you have spoken to your university or college and/or an adviser at your school/centre.

You can. As soon as you get your exam results you can use Clearing to find a place on a course that’s caught your attention and has vacancies available.

Just remember, you’ll still need to meet the Clearing entry requirements that apply.

If you’re 21 or over then you’re classed as a mature student. You’ll still be able apply to UWS through Clearing.

Call us on 0800 027 1000. Or email clearing@uws.ac.uk to discuss what’s available to you and for advice on the process to follow.

You can find Clearing entry requirements in our course vacancy listings.

UWS accepts a variety of qualifications, including HNC, HND and BTEC, as well as considering work-based learning and work experience for those who have been away from study for a longer period. Call us now on 0800 027 1000, or email clearing@uws.ac.uk