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Clearing Plus

Clearing Plus matches students to their most suited Clearing courses. It's your chance to stand out, cutting through the noise - and it's all available as part of your capitation fee.

Clearing Plus

Clearing Plus matches students to their most suited Clearing courses. It's your chance to stand out, cutting through the noise - and it's all available as part of your capitation fee.

What is Clearing?

Clearing is how unis and colleges fill places they still have on courses - over 30,000 courses in fact. If you’re applying through Clearing, find out what to do, and how to apply.

Dates and deadlines for uni applications

Some courses have different deadlines, and many are a long time in advance of the start of the course. Find out which deadline applies to you, and what you need to do by that deadline.

Thinking about performing arts?

Thinking of studying a performance-based course? Find out more about the different options and how to make your application.

When to apply

Some courses have different deadlines – many are a long time before the start of the course. Find out which deadline applies to you, and what you need to do by then.

Applying

Discover everything you need to know about the application process, including research, the application itself, and your next steps.

Apprenticeship FAQs

Wondering where to start with apprenticeships? We’ve put together some frequently asked questions about applying for vacancies, how they work, salary and benefits, and degree apprenticeships.

Career goals: Doctor

Long hours, intense studying, and the small case of confronting illness and death each day. No wonder medicine has a competitive and demanding reputation.

Choosing between similar courses

How do you choose the right postgraduate course? Many are similar so, if you are unsure, here are some ideas on how to choose the right one for you.

Data solutions

Explore how UCAS’ data-driven insights can help solve the higher education challenges your organisation is facing.

Extra choices

If you've used all five choices on your application, and you're not holding any offers, you could still find a place using Extra – it's free!