Your Guide to Clearing

What is Clearing?

Clearing is your opportunity to secure a place at university outside of the main application cycle. There are many reasons that prospective students choose this route, for example:

You've changed your mind about the university at which you wish to study
You want to change to another course
You haven’t quite achieved the grades you were expecting
You have achieved better grades than expected
You haven't applied to go to university but you've decided that you want to go in September

Clearing opens on 2nd July 2026 and you’ll be eligible to apply if you are not holding any offers at that point. You can also apply if you do not hold a place after your exam results are published.

Whatever your situation, Clearing can be an opportunity to secure a university place that is just right for you! Your bright future starts at Swansea.

How do I apply for Clearing?

1. Already got results?

You don't need to wait for Clearing! You can apply now via UCAS Extra.

2. Search available courses

You can check which courses will be available in Clearing from 2nd July.

3. Results day

Check your UCAS account. Your application status will tell you if you are eligible for Clearing.

4. Call us to discuss your options

You will need: your grades, choice of course, UCAS number. Our team will be happy to speak with you.

5. Get an offer!

Be sure not to miss the deadline on your offer! Check out our events, exclusive to offer holders.

6. Accept your offer

Visit UCAS Hub and click "Add a Clearing option". Input Swansea University and your course details.

Decline your place elsewhere to attend Swansea

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If you want to come to Swansea University but are already holding a place at another university, you can decline your place in your UCAS Hub and join the Clearing process.

Discover how it works in our Guide to Declining Your Place and entering Clearing.

Decline your Place and enter Clearing at Swansea

When does Clearing close?

This can depend on each institution but Clearing at Swansea can end as late as October, where programmes still have spaces.

If you didn't receive or accept any offers still contact your university of choice as some take late applicants.

If you are unsure contact Swansea University's Admissions Team to discuss your options.

Contact admissions

Tips for calling the clearing hotline

Before calling the Clearing Hotline make sure you are prepared as you may be asked about your schoolwork or experience. Some advisors will make a decision based on your grades whilst others will ask questions to assess your interest in your chosen course.

It may be helpful to prepare some notes on why you want to join the university and what interests you in the course you are applying for.

Clearing key info

Find a course

You can check which courses will be available during clearing from 2nd July.

Clearing Finance

Wondering how clearing will affect your student finance? Check out our guide.

Clearing accommodation

We have a range of accommodation options available to all students applying through Clearing.

International students

Don't know whether Clearing applies to you? Find out how international students apply here!

Students with disabilities

If you have a disability, we welcome your application to study at Swansea University.

Parents and guardians

Our Parents Guide to Clearing covers everything from applying, to campus visits and accepting offers

Why Swansea

Life at Swansea University combines academic focus with an incredible student lifestyle.