Clearing, or UCAS Clearing, gives you the chance to study the course that's right for you at the university of your choice, after the normal UCAS cycle has finished. Every year, Clearing helps thousands find a University place and a home for the next 3 years (or beyond!). We've added some of the most common questions to help you understand Clearing and make it easy as possible for you.
UCAS Clearing matches applicants to university places yet to be filled. UCAS Clearing is available to anyone who has made a UCAS undergraduate application and doesn't hold any offers.
You can apply for UCAS Clearing if:
If you already have your qualifications from a previous year, you can apply now directly via UCAS. This means you can apply earlier than most students and find a free place on the course you want before it's full. Call us on 0208 411 6565, and we'll provide some personal advice to help you find the best option.
There are lots of reasons why people apply through Clearing. You can too if:
Most courses are available through Clearing, as long as places are available. We advise securing your places as soon as possible as when the course is full, it is no longer available through Clearing. Search our courses to see your options.
You can speak to our friendly advisors on 0208 411 6565 who will help you find the perfect course for you or chat with us.
If you have your results, you can apply now. Clearing opens on 5 July and closes on 17 October. Places are on a first-come, first-serve basis, so get in touch as soon as possible to secure your place on your course of choice. Most Clearing activity takes place around A-level results day, 17 August. Other qualifications, such as BTEC, SQA and QCF & RCF, will also be released on this day. We'll be available from 8am on results day to support you with your applications and enquiries. However, you can beat the rush by signing up for a priority phone call.
Our phone lines will be open from 8am on results day.
DATE | OPEN |
Thursday 17 August 2023 | 8am - 8pm |
Friday 18 August 2023 | 8am - 7pm |
Saturday 19 August 2023 | 10am - 3pm |
Sunday 20 August 2023 | 10am - 2pm |
Monday 21 August 2023 - Friday 25 August 2023 | 9am - 5pm |
Call 0208 411 6565.
Yes! Clearing allows you to change your mind about where or what you study. What's more, you can call us on 0208 411 6565 and discuss your options before you make any final decisions about an offer you have already accepted.
If you decide you want to come and join us at Middlesex, our teams will guide you through the process of selecting our offer.
Yes. Student loans are available for any eligible students accepted through Clearing. You should apply as soon as possible to avoid delays to your first payment.
Suppose you've already applied for a loan but changed universities during Clearing. In that case, you must notify your loan provider (Student Finance England or similar).
We also offer a range of scholarships and bursaries that may benefit you. Some of these you could receive automatically when you join.
We've got a helpful guide for parents to help provide lots of information to support your child.
You don't need to go through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) to apply for a place at Middlesex University London in Clearing. Our RPA process (Record of Prior Acceptance) will allow us to review your application and potentially offer you a place on a course starting in September 2023.
You will need to provide the following information when applying to Middlesex University London
ANSWER A: If you are currently in UCAS
ANSWER B: If you are not in UCAS this academic year
If you're holding an offer from another university, then here's how you can release yourself into Clearing:
You can apply to most of our courses as an international student. When you get in touch, just tell us that you're an international student and need a Student route (formerly tier 4) visa to study in the UK. If you haven't applied through UCAS yet, you'll need to complete our online application form. You can also apply directly to your nearest regional office or through one of our educational consultants in your country.
You can register for Clearing through UCAS Hub and either search through the 30,000 available courses or go through Clearing Plus and be matched to courses similar to your previous applications.
If you haven't applied through UCAS you can apply direct to the university of your choice. To apply to Middlesex University London please visit our main Clearing page.