Applying to higher education directly through Clearing

Clearing isn’t just for students who missed their grades — it’s also a great route for anyone applying later than usual. If you’re a first-time applicant, a mature student, or just decided recently that higher education is right for you, Clearing gives you the chance to apply for a course starting this September.

Applying directly might feel a bit different from those who already went through the UCAS cycle, but that doesn’t mean your journey is any less valid. What matters is that you find the right course at a university or college that fits you – and Clearing helps make that happen.

“Clearing might not be part of your original plan, but it can still lead you exactly where you’re meant to be and become your ‘new Plan A’. It’s just another way forward, and you’re not alone in taking it.”