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The University of Central Lancashire - Clearing 2025

Hi everyone! 👋

Welcome to the University of Central Lancashire's official thread to discuss clearing for 2025.

Feel free to ask us any questions you have about applying to our university through Clearing this year.

You may want to know what life is like studying here at the university so here are some useful links to get you started.

🏡 Accommodation
💷 Fees and funding
📚Our courses
📍Campus tours
👋 Open days

You can also find the University of Central Lancashire's clearing page here.

Thinking about applying to study with us this year? Let us know any questions you might have and we'd be happy to help. 😊

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Reply 1

Original post
by UCLan Ambassador
Hi everyone! 👋
Welcome to the University of Central Lancashire's official thread to discuss clearing for 2025.
Feel free to ask us any questions you have about applying to our university through Clearing this year.
You may want to know what life is like studying here at the university so here are some useful links to get you started.
🏡 Accommodation
💷 Fees and funding
📚Our courses
📍Campus tours
👋 Open days
You can also find the University of Central Lancashire's clearing page here.
Thinking about applying to study with us this year? Let us know any questions you might have and we'd be happy to help. 😊

I’m looking for some advice! I originally applied forPsychology for 2025 entry (applied early due toOxbridge) but have now realised it’s not the rightchoice for me. I’ve always wanted to do VeterinaryMedicine but made a last-minute switch, and I’m nowcertain that I want to go back to it.I take Biology, Psychology, and English, along withan EPQ, and I’m predicted A*s in all of them. I reallylike the course at UCLan and was wondering aboutthe likelihood of getting in through Clearing(depending on spaces) or if I’d be better offreapplying next year.Any advice would be massively appreciated! Thanksin advance.

Reply 2

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by Anonymous
I’m looking for some advice! I originally applied forPsychology for 2025 entry (applied early due toOxbridge) but have now realised it’s not the rightchoice for me. I’ve always wanted to do VeterinaryMedicine but made a last-minute switch, and I’m nowcertain that I want to go back to it.I take Biology, Psychology, and English, along withan EPQ, and I’m predicted A*s in all of them. I reallylike the course at UCLan and was wondering aboutthe likelihood of getting in through Clearing(depending on spaces) or if I’d be better offreapplying next year.Any advice would be massively appreciated! Thanksin advance.

Hi there,

Thank you for your message and patience. It's great to hear you are interested in studying with us. To best help you with this, I would recommend speaking to our admissions team. They will be able to answer any questions you may have, talk you through your options and more. You can get in touch with them via: [email protected] or by ringing +44 (0)1772 892400 (Option 1)

Hope this helps,
^Zac

Reply 3

Open days

Open days are super useful in exploring courses, getting answers to any questions you may have and most importantly for me, getting a feel for the university. Getting a feel of the university and the city helped me the most in deciding which university to attend.

Our next open day is Saturday 21 June- book your place here: Undergraduate Open Day at Preston Campus - June 2024

At our undergraduate Open Day in June 2025 you can:

Find out more about your chosen subject area

Speak to subject tutors and current students who can answer all your questions

Chat to our specialist teams from accommodation to careers and student support

Get expert advice on writing your personal statement

Explore our campus and facilities on our student-led tours

Visit accommodation and see where you'll be living

Go on a walking tour around Preston and get to know the city

Access exclusive discounts at hotels, shops and restaurants


Here's a little taster of our October open day: Instagram

To explore courses that are on at clearing and for guidance visit: University Clearing Guidance - UCLan

Let me know if you have any questions 🙂
^Zac

Reply 4

Register your interest for Clearing 2025 🌹

Changed your mind about your university course?
Worried about your grades?

Clearing 2025 officially opens on UCAS on 5 July and we have put together a handy page to cover How Clearing works

📢You can now register your Interest for clearing! 📢

There is tons of useful information on the above pages but feel free to ask us any questions you may have 😊

Best wishes, ^Zac

Reply 5

Your Clearing Questions Answered

👀 We’ve searched for the most commonly asked Clearing questions to help you prepare for the Clearing process.

Whether it’s finance, accommodation, or key deadlines you’re looking for answers to, Sasha and Olivia (who both applied to study with us through Clearing) are here to answer your Q’s!


Best wishes, ^Zac

Reply 6

Kayleigh’s Clearing Journey as a Mature Student

Balancing home and uni life can be intimidating, but Kayleigh knew returning to university was the right decision for her family. Years after originally studying with us, Kayleigh applied through Clearing for a place on BA (Hons) Fashion Promotion & Marketing and is now finishing what she started!


If anyone has any questions, feel free to let me know 🙂
Best wishes, ^Zac

Reply 7

Live Chat to Uni Place: Sophie’s Clearing Journey

Not a fan of being on the phone? Sophie’s experience of using our Live chat meant typing to a friendly advisor took away the pressure of calling.

If anyone has any questions, feel free to let me know 🙂
Best wishes, ^Zac

Reply 8

How Harvey Found a Place Through Clearing

Screenwriting student, Harvey, thought he'd left it too late to apply for university. Despite being apprehensive, Harvey picked up the phone to call the University to see if there was a Clearing space and is now enjoying life as a student!

If anyone has any questions, feel free to let me know 🙂
Best wishes, ^Zac

Reply 9

Am I too Late for Uni?! Olivia’s Path Through Clearing

Olivia made a last minute switch and decided to ditch the gap year and go straight to university. She’s now enjoying our Business and Marketing course, all thanks to one quick phone call.
If anyone has any questions, feel free to let me know 🙂
Best wishes, ^Zac

Reply 10

Why register now for Clearing?

By signing up for Clearing early, you'll get:

An early offer If you already have your results, we'll assess your qualifications and get in touch with an offer, No stress and no queues.

Priority call on results day Still waiting for your results? We'll call you first thing on Thursday 14 August to talk through your options.

Results day SMS alert Wake up on results day to a text with all courses available in Clearing.

Regular updates We'll send regular emails with tips on Clearing, student life and more.

Early access to support services From help with student finance to wellbeing support, our team can help you feel prepared for uni.


Priority Clearing prize draw

You could win:

A full year’s accommodation (up to £5,000), or

Commuting costs covered (up to £5,000)


Register your interest for clearing here: Register Your Interest for Clearing 2025

Reply 11

Moving Up North? Sasha’s Uni Clearing Story

Missing out on A-level results day left Sasha feeling disheartened, but turns out there was a Northern Uni waiting to offer help on the Clearing phoneline, and now she’s studying her dream journalism degree!

If anyone has any questions, feel free to let me know 🙂
Best wishes, ^Zac

Reply 12

Staying Close to Home for Uni: Summer Talks Clearing

Summer thought moving away from home was the right decision for her, but turns out staying local opened up new doors and opportunities. Now studying Law, Summer shares the experience of switching universities via Clearing.
If anyone has any questions, feel free to let me know 🙂
Best wishes, ^Zac

Reply 13

Hey everyone! ☺️ Clearing opens tomorrow!
If you haven’t managed to secure a place at University yet, don’t worry we still have places available on courses at our Preston, Burnley and Westlakes campuses.
Have questions about Clearing? We've put together the answers to some common questions about Clearing, which you can access here: University Clearing FAQs - UCLan
Apply here: University Clearing Guidance - UCLan

Reply 14

When do new students get their timetables?

Reply 15

Original post
by Anonymous
I’m looking for some advice! I originally applied forPsychology for 2025 entry (applied early due toOxbridge) but have now realised it’s not the rightchoice for me. I’ve always wanted to do VeterinaryMedicine but made a last-minute switch, and I’m nowcertain that I want to go back to it.I take Biology, Psychology, and English, along withan EPQ, and I’m predicted A*s in all of them. I reallylike the course at UCLan and was wondering aboutthe likelihood of getting in through Clearing(depending on spaces) or if I’d be better offreapplying next year.Any advice would be massively appreciated! Thanksin advance.

Is Vet Med usually open for clearing? I take similar A Levels to you. It would be useful to know
Original post
by crazyIemon
Is Vet Med usually open for clearing? I take similar A Levels to you. It would be useful to know


It is very unlikely that it will be in clearing. Do you have any work experience for vet med? Most vet schools require A level chemistry or two sciences (from bio, chem, physics, maths).

Reply 17

Original post
by Anonymous
When do new students get their timetables?

Hi there,

Thank you for your message and patience. You will be able to view your timetable once you enrol. After enrolling, you'll be able to access your timetable and other course materials on UCLan Timetables

Hope this helps, ^Zac

Reply 18

Original post
by crazyIemon
Is Vet Med usually open for clearing? I take similar A Levels to you. It would be useful to know

Hi @crazylemon,

Thank you for your message and patience. Unfortunately, vet med will not be in clearing. If you are interest in the course, I would recommend applying for 2026. For our September 2026 intake, the UCAS application deadline is mid-October 2025.

Our August Open Day is your last chance to speak to our tutors before the October UCAS deadline for veterinary medicine applications. For more info visit: Undergraduate Open Day at Preston Campus - Aug 2025

Hope this helps, ^Zac
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Reply 19

Original post
by UCLan Ambassador
Hi there,
Thank you for your message and patience. You will be able to view your timetable once you enrol. After enrolling, you'll be able to access your timetable and other course materials on UCLan Timetables
Hope this helps, ^Zac

When does enrolment start?

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