Clearing can be an exciting time full of new opportunities. It is your chance to find the perfect fit for your next chapter, whether you don't quite get the grades you're hoping for or you've had a change of heart about your course.
At Swansea University, we're here to help you every step of the way...
Register your details and we'll keep you updated with key dates and handy tips throughout the Clearing period so you can enjoy your summer without worrying.
We'll send you simple, step-by-step support when it matters.
Register your interest in Clearing
Simply put, yes. There is a university for everyone and we believe in you! Even if you don’t get the grades you need, you can go through the clearing process to explore alternatives or even new options. At Swansea, our Admissions team are on hand to answer any questions you might have, we also offer foundation courses as well as academic support for when you join.
Don’t panic - you are not alone. Clearing is a great way to speak to either your chosen university and explore the options there or you can speak to other universities who may have places on the course you want to study. At Swansea we can be flexible around certain offers.
Yes! At Swansea University, we offer a range of University-managed accommodation options and guaranteed accommodation to all students applying through Clearing.
View our accommodation for Clearing students
You can use the Self-Release option via UCAS Hub (by declining your offer) if you have accepted a place at another University but have decided you want to come to Swansea.
However, do make this decision carefully as you may lose your place at your original university if you decide you’ve made a mistake.
Read our guide on how to decline your offer to find out more.
Going to university is an exciting time but it’s a big change and making sure the university you want to go to has the right support systems in place is important. At Swansea we have a variety of support services around academic success, finance, employability, wellbeing and more. We provide information, advice, guidance, and support to enable every student to develop and achieve their full potential.
Life at Swansea University combines academic focus with an incredible student lifestyle.
Life at Swansea University combines academic focus with an incredible student lifestyle. Imagine living by the sea, walking from lectures straight onto the beach, and joining a friendly, supportive community from day one.
With a relaxed coastal setting and vibrant campus life (including societies, sport and events,) Swansea is a place where you can balance studying, social life and the outdoors. Our courses are designed to challenge and support you, while our friendly campus community helps you feel at home from the start.
Discover the city of Swansea which we hope you will choose to be your new home over the next few years. From Mumbles to the Maritime Quarter, you'll find a city with plenty of charm and bags of character.
You’ll hear it all the time, but it’s not an exaggeration to say going to university is life-changing. It’s your time to make incredible memories and lifelong friends.
Lucy is one of the many students that come to Swansea through clearing. Listen to her experience and why she chose Swansea.
View more videos from our students to discover what the student experience is really like.
