Do universities take applications outside of UCAS?

Hi,

I've already applied via UCAS, I wasn't sure of what I wanted to do at the time of applying but I'm already taking an unwanted gap year through not being prepared and again, not being sure of what I wanted to do.

I've applied for computing courses as this is what I studied at college; it was alright but I just don't see myself with a career in computing.

I don't have a math GCSE; however I'm resitting in 22 days-ish and hoping I'll get atleast a C!

Anyway, because I don't have the maths grade I began looking at other courses a while ago and journalism is something which really appeals to me. I enjoy writing and after looking at potential jobs, editing and analyzing sounds interesting (more what I'd like to do career wise) but also various other jobs such as writing for magazines and broadcasting for radios etc sound equally as good.

The courses sound varied and very social, but also give you fairly good work placements and experience (if you're lucky enough to find one?).

(Anyone who's studying this type of course, please correct me if I'm wrong!)

I have contacted Coventry to ask if they'll amend my choice of course for me. However the courses at Southampton Solent sound quite good - so I was wondering has anyone ever applied for a course not through UCAS or would I need to wait until clearing?

Regardless of all the above, i'm going to try my best to get the GCSE by summer, but I do feel that I'd be much more interested in studying journalism rather than computing.

Any advice is appreciated .