The reality of Clearing as told by you

Our students share their unique experiences of securing a place at university through Clearing

Where could Clearing take you?

Missing out on your preferred university course can feel like the end of the world. Alternatively, you may get your grades but still have doubts about your choices. As our students demonstrate, Clearing can quickly get you back on track, as well as open new doors.

"My whole Clearing experience was really straightforward and simple"

Christina didn't get the results she was expecting...

But after applying through Clearing, she was welcomed onto our

BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science

course and is loving life in Plymouth.

She offers some tips for what to do on results day and throughout the process.

Student stories

Find out how our students overcame their initial hurdles to succeed through Clearing

The path to your dream career may not be the one you expected
From chemistry to law to running her own fashion business consultancy, Clearing was the start of a rewarding journey for Eleanor

Discovering a world of opportunity through Clearing
After complications with applying to her first choice of university, Laura used Clearing to take the course she wanted

Reconsider your options and start building your qualifications
By remaining calm and reviewing her initial choices, Bethany found her ideal nursing programme

“The nature of that phone call on A level results day can really colour your impression about whether something feels right and it definitely felt like Plymouth cared the most – the person on the other end of the line was so lovely and I felt completely at ease.” Emily Vickery, BSc (Hons) Chemistry

Emily was certain she wanted to study medicine, but after applying through Clearing for a degree in chemistry, she found many more doors opened to her.

“I was working a full-time job, happily earning a salary, when changes in the company left my position uncertain. This turn of events was the motivation I needed to go to university to pursue something I enjoy and seize control of my career. I wanted to follow my dreams.” Dave Burt, BA (Hons) Photography

Clearing gave Dave the opportunity to pursue his passion and build a network of contacts that will be invaluable to him in his career in photography.

“After getting to grips with not getting the grades I aspired to achieve, I decided to change my career path. I have always loved the ocean and found it fascinating. I decided it was fate telling me to go study something that I would actually enjoy.” Annabel Smith-Moorhouse, BSc (Hons) Marine Biology and Oceanography

Gaining a place through Clearing gave Annabel the chance to secure exciting research placements in Australia, Sweden and the Bahamas.

“I thought it was bad to be going through Clearing and I would be judged going through the process. Once I started looking through the openings available, and saw how many there were, I started to relax.”
Ella Graham Goodman, BA (Hons) History with English

Ella found that Clearing helped her re-evaluate her options and placed her on a better course than she'd originally applied for.

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