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Your quick and easy
guide to Clearing

What is Clearing?

When universities still have places left on any of their courses, they offer them through Clearing from A-Level results day to October. So if you don’t have a university place – before or after Results Day – this is how you get one.

Think of it as a fresh start. A change of heart. A rare second chance to do something bigger, something better.

It’s the freedom to stop. Take stock. Choose your own path in life. To switch to a course – and a university – that’s really right for you.

Who is Clearing for?

Everyone. And for any reason.

If you’ve done better or worse in your exams than expected...
If you’ve changed your mind about what or where you want to study...
If you’re thinking about switching careers or boosting your qualifications...
Or if you’ve just this minute decided to apply for university...
Clearing is for you.

How do I apply through Clearing?

That’s easy. Here’s how…

Study what you truly love

From sport to law, psychology to business management, computer science to education, you’ll find your true calling right here.

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Start your journey now and browse all of our available courses.

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Apply online

Clearing 2024 open on 5 July. Check back later for details on how to apply.

Or, discuss your options with a member of our team by emailing study@hull.ac.uk.

Search over 100 courses

Start your journey now and browse all of our available courses.

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Accept your verbal offer

Once you've been made a verbal offer, log in to UCAS and click ‘Add Clearing choice’ in UCAS Track, and enter your course and institution details. This is sent to your chosen university so that they can confirm your place. then you can relax and get ready for September.

Search over 100 courses

Start your journey now and browse all of our available courses.

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Need some inspiration?

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Computer Science

Want to create the next big thing in tech? This is where you start.

Business

Tackle real problems, find real solutions and do real business from day one.

Nursing

Make a difference to people's lives with our experience-packed degree.

Law

Want a hands-on law degree? You're in the right place.

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Psychology

Start something eye-opening, mind-bending, life-changing.

Sport, Health & Exercise Science

Access world-class facilities at the Official University Partner of Team GB.

SHES Sport Health and Exercise Science Fitness and Respiration Testing

Can I still get university accommodation through Clearing?

Yes, you can. You may have heard the myth that you get the last pick of rooms if you apply through Clearing.

But at Hull, all new full-time undergraduate students are guaranteed a single-person room within our University owned, managed or directed accommodation if you sign up by 1 October.

And the best bit is, you’re literally minutes away from everything you need. So every morning you can roll out of bed and go straight into your lectures.

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Can I visit Hull before I apply?

Yes, of course. It’s a big decision, and you need to be sure this is the right place for you. Book onto an Open Day or Campus Visit and find out what Hull has to offer.

Like so many students who’ve visited us, we’re sure you’ll fall in love with Hull the moment you get here.

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Your Clearing questions answered

Still got questions? Try these: our most commonly asked questions from students.

Yes, log in to UCAS and self-release yourself into Clearing. You don’t have to wait to be released by your insurance choice.

Find out more in the UCAS Clearing guide.

No. If you haven’t applied for student finance yet, don’t worry. Once you’ve accepted a place, apply for student finance as soon as possible to make sure you have money in place before you start your course.

If you’ve already applied for student finance and your university or course changes, you’ll need to sign in to your student finance account and let them know. Make sure you check that the tuition fee for your new course is correct too.

Each university is different. But at Hull, all new full-time undergraduate students are guaranteed a single-person room within our University owned, managed or directed accommodation if you sign up by 1 October.

See all our accommodation here.

No. University is a huge decision, so it’s definitely worth looking into all of your options to make sure you make the right decision for you. You can only add one Clearing choice at a time. If a university doesn’t confirm your place, you can then add another.

To help you make your decision, book your place on an Open Day or Campus Visit and get a feel for what it’s really like to study at Hull.

Clearing stories

Every year, hundreds of students join university through Clearing for all sorts of reasons and go on to flourish on their degrees. People like Moyo, Kate, Dane and Sophie here. You could do the same.

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