Q: What is Clearing?

Clearing 2023 is now closed. Clearing is for applicants who've received their exam results but don't yet have a confirmed place. The Clearing process helps match applicants to university places that haven't been filled. Find out more about how Clearing works . Already applied and wondering what happens next? Visit our Clearing next steps webpage.

Q: What is UCAS Extra?

UCAS Extra is an option that allows you to add more choices to your UCAS application. The free service is for anyone who has currently used all five choices on their application, and holds offers for none of them. UCAS Extra can help you secure a place at a university before the Clearing period. UCAS Extra 2024 is currently open. To find out more, you can visit our UCAS Extra page .

Q: What if I get better grades than I was expecting?

If your grades were better than you expected, you can choose to decline your place and release yourself into Clearing. You can do this by using the 'decline your place' button in your UCAS application. You're able to do this from 5 July if you are holding a firm unconditional place.

Q: When does Clearing close 2024?

Clearing officially closes on UCAS on 21 October 2024. Clearing closure dates vary depending on the university you apply for. Courses may also close when they are full. The University of Central Lancashire's Clearing deadline is Monday 23 September 2024.

Q: Can I apply through Clearing if I am an international student?

The deadline for international students for September 2023 entry was 31 May 2023. For more information, please visit our international students webpage .

Q: Have more questions about Clearing?

Visit our Clearing frequently asked questions page . You can also contact us directly by calling +44 (0)1772 830777 or emailing Course Enquiries .

You can sign up for priority Clearing with us early and we'll help you find a place on a course that's right for you.

Sign up for priority Clearing

Register your early interest in Clearing to join our VIP queue. You'll gain access to exclusive benefits, helpful content and a chance to win some amazing prizes.

What’s Included?

You can get an offer in principle if you are eligible and meet the entry conditions of your chosen course.
Get a priority call-back on results day. If an offer can't be made before results day, we'll give you a call at a time that suits you.
Access exclusive content to help you prepare for Clearing, your first week here and beyond.
Guaranteed accommodation. We can guarantee a room in halls on campus for all new full-time students at our Preston Campus
Access to our Achieve+ support package to help you start studying and succeed at university.
Gain entry into our free prize draw to be in with the chance of winning some amazing prizes. Early bird signups are eligible for both the early bird and main prize draws. Terms and conditions apply.

What this includes:

You'll get an offer in principle, if you are eligible and meet the entry conditions

Gain entry into a free early bird prize draw to win one of 50 fantastic prizes

Access to exclusive content to help you prepare for Clearing, Welcome Week and beyond

Guaranteed accommodation - we can guarantee a room in halls, on campus, for all new full-time students at our Preston Campus

Access to our Achieve+ support package

Early bird prizes:

50 x £50 Love2Shop gift vouchers
Enter into our free prize draw
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If you signed up before Friday 5 July - don't worry, you'll be entered into this prize draw too.

What this includes:

An offers in principle which includes a priority call-back on Clearing day if an offer cannot be made beforehand. You can choose a slot for us to call you.

Entry into a free prize draw to win one of 36 fantastic prizes.

Access to exclusive content to help you prepare for Clearing, Welcome Week and beyond

Guaranteed accommodation - we can guarantee a room in halls, on campus, for all new full-time students at our Preston Campus

Access to our Achieve+ support package

Main prize draw prizes:

1 x UCLan accommodation paid for 1 year

5 x MacBook Air laptops

10 x £250 Love2Shop vouchers

10 x £250 Cost of Living bursary – One off payment for travel, food and living expenses.

10 x £100 UCLan catering vouchers

All prizes would be available upon enrolment as a UCLan student.
Enter into our free prize draw
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Your guide to Clearing

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Everything you need to know about UCAS Clearing

We're here to support you every step of the way on your Clearing journey. Here you'll find everything you need to know to navigate Clearing easily.

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Student stories

Clearing advice from our students

Student success stories through UCAS Clearing

My Clearing journey has taken me to South Korea and Bali

Iveta Yordanova - International Tourism Management

How I used Clearing to continue my creative journey

Harvey Shore - Screenwriting with Film, Television & Radio, BA

Clearing was quick and easy

Sophie Garside - Archaeology & Anthropology BSc (Hons)

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If you need to go through Clearing then don’t panic. I know it’s not nice to change your plans, but just do your research and be open to universities you hadn’t considered before. It could turn out even better than you expected; it did for me.

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Sasha Wiltshire

BA (Hons) Journalism

Achieve+ and student support

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Success is always a team effort

Our Achieve+ programme is designed to empower your success at University. We understand that starting university can be overwhelming, which is why we've created a comprehensive support package to help. We also have a wide array of support options to help you achieve your potential.

Find out more about Achieve+Explore our student support

If you are deaf, hard of hearing or a sign language user, you can email our BSL interpreters and we can arrange a video call to support you through the Clearing process.

Frequently asked questions about Clearing

Entry requirements for courses during Clearing can vary. We offer a variety of routes into university study including Foundation Entry courses, we encourage you to call us to explore your options.

If you already have your qualifications, you can view our UCAS Points Calculator to work out how many UCAS points you have. If you don't quite meet the UCAS points for your course, don't worry as there are many different options available to you.

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