The reality of Clearing as told by you
Our students share their unique experiences of securing a place at university through Clearing
Missing out on your preferred university course can sometimes 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.
Where could Clearing take you?
Call us on results day
Come results day, we have an army of students manning the phones in our Clearing call centre. Check out their advice for the day and some questions you might want to ask.
Hear our students’ stories in their own words
Find out how our students overcame their initial hurdles to succeed through Clearing
Opportunities arising from Clearing
BA (Hons) Architecture graduate Bethany Long explains how Clearing was the springboard to her career in architecture
One phone call can change your life
How student Zac Chung became the first in his family to go to university thanks to Clearing
Secure your future through Clearing
BSc (Hons) Ocean Science and Marine Conservation student Tsian Deslandes moved to Plymouth from Trinidad to pursue her dream
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
Finding where you belong through Clearing
BA (Hons) Anthropology student Brodie shares how Clearing was his opportunity to stay local and find the right university for him
Reconsider your options and start building your qualifications
By remaining calm and reviewing her initial choices, Bethany found her ideal nursing programme
University could be right for you – even if you haven’t previously thought so
After setbacks from events out of his control, Josh found that Clearing was the way to let him do what he loves
Embrace the opportunity of Clearing
BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering student Maahima joined the University of Plymouth directly through Clearing and now aims to gain a masters degree
From homelessness to belonging – “Clearing gave me a chance”
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Criminology student Ash describes her Clearing journey
Clearing was an easy, straight-forward experience.
When Rachel decided to pursue a second degree the Clearing process at Plymouth helped her take the next step towards her career goals by offering her a place on
BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy.
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Rachel offers her thoughts on the Clearing process and her experience at Plymouth.
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.
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.
Initially, I applied for a completely different course. At the last minute, however, I realised it wasn’t something I was truly passionate about in the long run. Since the standard application cycle had already closed, Clearing was the best way for me to secure a place on a course that genuinely interested me. Whatever your reason for applying through Clearing, I hope you find a course that excites you. University is an amazing experience and choosing a subject you’re passionate about will make all the difference.
Dennis-Stefan Toader,
BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Cyber Security)
Through Clearing, Dennis-Stefan found himself able to follow his passion in computer science.
Clearing was a great decision for me as it gave me the chance to be completely sure of my degree and university choice.
Everything was very clear, very thorough...every avenue was open and the help was there when I needed it.
As a "natural worrier", Dave felt uncertain about applying through Clearing. He soon felt reassured he could achieve his goals, and after accepting a place on
BA (Hons) Photography,
has been making use of the contacts and opportunities that have come from his course.
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Dave talks about his journey through Clearing, why he chose Plymouth and his Clearing top tips.