🚨 UCAS Early Clearing is now OPEN! 🚨

But what does that mean? Early Clearing allows those who already have their results to apply for a course. Maybe you took a gap year. Maybe you’re a mature student looking to get back into studying. If so, now could be the time to apply!

Firstly, you’ll need to search for an available course that’s right for your goals. Take your time and think about all your options.

✨ TOP TIP: Most courses offer optional modules. This is a great way to tailor a course to suit your passions and career goals, so we advise checking those carefully.

Have you heard any other tips? Share them below!


Found your ideal course? Next steps.

When you find a course you like, it’s quick, easy and pressure-free to apply. This will differ university to university, so make sure you check how you apply before you submit anything.

At Nottingham, all you need to do is:

And that’s it! Pretty simple, right?

Early Clearing can be a chance to take control and find a path that works for you. And remember: whatever your next step is, you've got this!

Drop us a message in the comments and let us know who you are and what you're here for!

🤔 Have you been through Clearing before and want to share your experience or advice?

🤔 Are you a parent, carer or someone supporting a student through Clearing and want to ask questions too?

🤔 Are you a student uncertain about your next steps? Let’s keep the conversation going, we’re here to help where we can.