What is Clearing and Extra? How does it work, and can it help you? In this episode, Robbie and our guests discuss how to make the most out of your five options, how to navigate Clearing successfully, and what Extra means.
Discover all the options available to find the right place for you in the UK. Join Robbie alongside guests Dylan Cozens and Adora Wong as we talk about the whole process, from how to use the five choices, to information on how and when to use Clearing and Extra.
Adora is an international student who has been studying in the UK for the past 10 years.
Her educational journey began with GCSEs and A Levels at a private college in Birmingham, followed by a BSc in Psychology and Sociology. She then served two years as Vice President of Education at the Students’ Union, where she worked to enhance the student experience and represent academic interests.
Adora is currently pursuing an MSc in Human Resource Management at Aston University.
Dylan Cozens is Coventry University’s Regional Director with strategic oversight and responsibility of leading three teams to manage student recruitment from the Europe and UK-International regions, and the university’s global network of government sponsors.
He has 15 years of experience working within education, with 11 of those years in higher education recruitment and admissions. He's an advocate for widening participation and providing opportunities for young people to access university education.
Outside of his main role, he's an active member of the education community as a Governor at Foxford School in Coventry since 2022. Prior to this he was the leading voice of universities in the Midlands, having been elected as the Midlands Chair at HELOA (Higher Education Liaison Officers Association) between 2019 and 2022.
Join Robbie with guests Catriona McCarthy and Anastasia Guseva to discuss the realities of choosing the UK as a study destination. Here we discuss what the UK has to offer, the options available, and what it all looks like once you're done.
Robbie is joined by Catriona McCarthy and Arya Nur Güneş to discuss all things finance. This includes how to budget effectively, what payments you're expected to make, and a brief overview of scholarships and how to find them.
Join Robbie and students Malcom Kazimil and Arya Nur Güneş to find out what it's really like to study in the UK. Discover helpful tips about the application process, finding accommodation, and how to make the most of your time here.
Noeleen Hammond Jones and Adora Wong join Robbie for a chat about alumni and post-university options. Discover what kind of options are available after graduation, how you find these opportunities, and where can you get support?
Robbie chats with Noeleen Hammond Jones and Robert Young about life after university. Find out what pathways are available, what visa types you'll need, and other post-university options such as internships.
Choose a uni, degree subject or select by their home country, and find out what life’s really like at uni.
Find everything you need to know about Clearing, including advice, guidance, and Clearing vacancies.
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!
Thinking about studying in the UK can give international students a lot to consider. Here are answers to the most common questions.