Clearing 2022 is now closed.

If you haven't managed to secure a place at University yet, don't worry. Our helpful team are on hand.

Your guide to Clearing

Everything you need to know about Clearing 2022

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.

How Clearing works

Why choose UCLan through Clearing?

Clearing FAQs

Undergraduate study

January and Mid-Year Starts

Many of our undergraduate and postgraduate courses have multiple intakes each year. If you missed your first choice in September, you don't have to wait until next September to start your degree.

View courses that start in January and March.

Guaranteed accommodation

We guarantee a room in halls, on campus, for all new full-time students at our Preston Campus

Free sports membership

We offer free sports membership for all students at our Preston and Burnley campuses

Student support

We were ranked first for money invested into student wellbeing services (Student Welfare League Table, 2020)

Future planning

Preston has been named as one of the best cities in the UK for graduates to live (Compare the Market, 2022)

Adjustment is no longer available from 2022. If your grades are better than what you expected and you want to change universities, you can 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 2022, if you are holding a firm unconditional place. For specific information on Adjustment, visit the UCAS website.

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.

Starting university in September?

We look forward to welcoming our new students and providing the best experience for you. Take a look at our Welcome & Arrival information for more information on what to do before you arrive.

Welcome information

If you are deaf, hard of hearing or a sign language user, you can email bslinterpreters@uclan.ac.uk and we can arrange a video call to support you through the Clearing process.

Choose your course through Clearing

Considering applying through Clearing but not sure what to study? We offer a range of undergraduate degrees to help you discover new careers, boost skills and gain invaluable experiences.

Discover our courses

University Clearing

Your guide to Clearing

Everything you need to know about Clearing 2022

Why choose UCLan through Clearing?

Clearing FAQs

Undergraduate study

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