Clearing 2022

I firmed Newcastle for Law and have been given a contextual offer for BBB. However, these exams have gone quite well for me so far and now I think I can get higher grades than that. Also, I don't really want to do Law and would rather do something like Industrial Economics, PPE, or any type of economics course which isn't pure. I wondered if I exceed my grade requirements, can I call another university and ask if they would accept me with said grades before I go and reject my firm. Or would I have to reject my firm first before calling unis.

I firmed Newcastle for Law and have been given a contextual offer for BBB. However, these exams have gone quite well for me so far and now I think I can get higher grades than that. Also, I don't really want to do Law and would rather do something like Industrial Economics, PPE, or any type of economics course which isn't pure. I wondered if I exceed my grade requirements, can I call another university and ask if they would accept me with said grades before I go and reject my firm. Or would I have to reject my firm first before calling unis.

First of all, phone Newcaste and see if you can switch to Economics etc there.
This is the simplest thing to do and doesnt involve Extra, Clearing etc.

If that isnt possible or doesnt appeal to you, once you have your results you need to check which Econ etc courses are in Clearing - but, its is exceptionally unlilkey that any RG etc Econ course will be in Clearing this year. Only once you have identified a course vacancy and contacted the Uni do you need to go into Clearing, ie. you can phone Unis before this but they can't guarantee/reserve you a place.

Or you could look for courses in Extra now - Politics with Economics at Bath for instance is still accepting application in Extra

Finally, you might like to think instead about a gap year and reapplying to 5 Unis in the autumn with a new UCAS application - this will give the best shot of a an offer from a sensible Uni rather than just 'whats left in Clearing'. You'll also have the chance to vist the Unis and make a more informed choice.

You can call unis before you release yourself into clearing to get an idea if they will give you a place or not but they may not give you a definite answer unless you release yourself. It doesn't hurt to call though!

Thank you