Clearing

Your Clearing Questions Answered.

Find answers to all your clearing questions and make informed decisions about your next steps.

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What is Clearing?

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

Sometimes in life you must stop to carry on, step back to move forward, come down to earth to get a bird’s eye view. Clearing is one of these times.

It’s your chance to find a course – and a university – that’s truly right for you.

Who is Clearing for?

Everyone. And for any reason.

  • If your exams results are different to what you 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 does the University Clearing system work?

Find a course

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

Already know what you want to study? Apply online now.

Discuss your options

Remember, here you’re a name not a number. We don’t just see what you’re like on paper, we see you. All of you.

If you have any questions, get in touch with our team by emailing study@hull.ac.uk to go through your options.

Apply online

When Clearing opens, you can apply now in two quick and easy steps:

  1. Check your eligibility here in minutes. Tell us your qualifications and a few details about yourself, and we'll get back in touch with you.
  2. If you're eligible for Clearing at Hull, you can now complete your application online or over the phone.

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.

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, we guarantee all new full-time undergraduate students a single-person room within our university owned, managed or directed accommodation if you sign up by 1 September.

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.

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.

More FAQs about Clearing

When universities still have places left on any of their courses, they offer them through Clearing from July to October. So if you don’t have a university place – before or after Results Day – this is how you get one. It’s your chance to find a course – and a university – that’s truly right for you. 

A Parent’s Guide: Supporting your child

We know you want to support your child through the Clearing process, and we want to help you do it. Being informed is the best way you can assist them in making the best decisions for their future at the University of Hull.

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