Guide to clearing

Find your place at UWS

Clearing is Open at UWS!

During Clearing, a range of UWS undergraduate courses will be available for you to start your studies this September. Whether you’re keeping your options open, have not met the conditions of your offer, or if you've changed your mind, our Clearing team are here to help you explore your choices.

Alternatively, you can call 0800 027 1000 or email clearing@uws.ac.uk

Apply through Clearing

You can apply through Clearing if:

you’re applying for the first time for 2024 entry after 30 June
you are not holding any offers for 2024
you have not met the conditions of your offers and are looking at other options
you’ve declined your firm place at another institution using the ‘decline my place’ button in your application

If you're using Clearing to apply to University for the first time, you’ll need to register with UCAS and submit an application.

What you'll need for Clearing

We recommend preparing a list of the courses and subject areas that you’re interested in.

Make sure you’ve got a notepad and pen or a laptop for keeping track of any notes or questions you may have.

The documents you’ll need for Clearing are:

your UCAS ID
your personal Clearing number
your exam results

Where are you on your clearing journey?

If UWS is your firm choice

Keep up to date with your undergraduate application via the UCAS Hub. It will be updated when a decision has been made on your application.

If UWS is your insurance choice

Contact us on 0800 027 1000 to confirm we have a place for you
Log in to UCAS Hub and select decline my place
Check the UCAS Hub for an update on your application status
Once unconditional at UWS, you'll receive joining instructions by email

What to do if you did not get the results you needed

First, do not panic. There are options available.

Check the UCAS Hub to see if the decision status has changed to unconditional. If it has, you will receive joining instructions via email
If the decision status is still conditional, please contact us on 0800 027 1000. Our admissions team will be working through applications as quickly as possible. Please check the UCAS Hub for updates
If your application is unsuccessful as a result of not achieving the grades, you can explore Clearing options our website or via UCAS. There are also alternative routes into university, including HN study at college. Our Student Recruitment Team will be able offer advice on college articulation routes into UWS.