HOW TO APPLY IN CLEARING

So you've found a course that's available in Clearing and you meet the entry requirements. What next? You need to secure your place! We've got some tips on how to apply.

1. FIND OUT WHICH COURSES ARE IN CLEARING

Find your course and see if it's the right one for you. Check to see if you meet the entry requirements.

2. GET YOUR POINTS AND INFO READY

Make sure you have all your info to hand, including your UCAS points, ID number if you have it, and the details for the course you're applying to.

3. Apply

You can apply online or call 0121 331 6777 Monday - Friday 9am - 5pmFind out what you will be asked on your call and how you can prepare.

Clearing hotline opening hours

Call us on 0121 331 6777 to talk through your Clearing options and find the right course for you.

  • Thursday 15 August 8am – 10pm
  • Friday 16 August 8am – 8pm
  • Saturday 17 August 9am – 4pm
  • Sunday 18 August 10am – 2pm
  • Monday 19 August - Friday 23 August 9am – 5pm
  • Saturday 24 - Monday 26 August 10am - 2pm
  • Tuesday 27 August onwards 9am - 5pm (excluding weekends)

Clearing courses

WORRIED ABOUT MAKING YOUR CLEARING CALL?

We’re here to reassure you that making your Clearing call isn't as scary as it may seem. Our guide to your call explains exactly what you will be asked for over the phone and how you can best prepare.

Get ready for your call

More Clearing help and advice

How to add a Clearing choice

If you’ve applied through Clearing and the university you’ve applied for has confirmed your provisional Clearing offer, the next step is to add this as a Clearing choice. We’ve put together a step-by-step guide on how to add your offer from BCU as a Clearing choice.

Step-by-step guide

HOW TO SELF RELEASE

If you’ve got a place at university but changed your mind and want to decline your Unconditional Firm offer, you’ll need to self-release into Clearing. This will allow you to add a Clearing choice to your UCAS Hub account and apply for your chosen course and institution through Clearing.

How to guide

How to apply through Clearing without a UCAS account

If you’ve never applied to university through UCAS before but want to apply to a course through Clearing, you can apply to us directly. We’ve created a step-by-step guide to walk you through this process.

Apply direct

Already have a place but want to change course?

If you already have a place at BCU but want to change course, you'll need to complete our course change form. Our Admissions Team will then get in touch with you within 3-5 days.