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Clearing

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Clearing - Find Your Space

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Haven't secured a place at university? Changed your mind about your course or where you would like to study? Clearing is another opportunity to secure a university place that is just right for you. Take a look at our Clearing Vacancies.

The quickest way to apply for a course is to submit an application online.

Centre Assessment Grades

Following the Government announcements and the U-turn on A-level results, you may be confused as to what this means about your place, or what you can do if you still want to apply to study at Swansea. Take a look at our Centre Assessment Grades pages for further information.

We will be expecting a high volume of calls, so there might be a slight delay in answering your call. If you have any questions, please use WhatsApp or our online channels and a member of the team will respond as soon as possible.

Clearing Helpline Opening Hours

Monday - Friday: 9am to 5pm

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Why Swansea University?

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Our stunning waterfront campuses and friendly welcome make Swansea University the perfect destination for students from all over the world, enabling those who join us to develop skills and knowledge that will set them on successful and enriching careers.

Our figures speak for themselves:

We are ranked 6th in the UK for student satisfaction *
We’re a UK top 5 University for career prospects in the Guardian University League Tables 2020.
We achieved the highest award (Gold) for teaching excellence at UK universities, in the Teaching Excellence Framework.
Based on thousands of student reviews we were voted the WhatUni student Choice Awards 2019 University of the Year.

Don’t take our word for it, take a look at why Rinal, a final year Osteopathy student, thinks ‘Swansea is a brilliant place to study’, in her Guide to Swansea.

*Based on a list of 131 institutions that appear in the Times Good University Guide.

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Accommodation Options

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Virtual Open Day

Student Life

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Student stories - our students talk about their Clearing experience

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do I do if I haven't made a UCAS application?

If you haven't already applied through UCAS you can still apply to us for this September.

We advise that you call us on 0800 094 9071 in the first instance, to check that you are eligible to apply for your chosen course.

Once your eligibility is confirmed, you can apply using our online application form.

Please note that you must only apply through this method if you are not registered with UCAS this year.

I've accepted an offer elsewhere but want to study at Swansea

You can use Self-Release via UCAS Track if you have accepted a place at another University but have decided you want to come to Swansea.

Do take 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 self-release for further information.

Can I go through Clearing without applying?

If you have already applied through UCAS for September 2020 you will automatically be entered into the Clearing process if you don't meet the grades required by your firm and insurance choices.

For many students, Clearing only becomes available once their results have been released and it transpires that they haven’t met the entry criteria for their chosen courses. A-level results day in 2020 is on Thursday 13 August.

If you become eligible to use Clearing an 'Add Clearing choice' button will become available on your Track Choices screen. Alternatively, check directly with your firm and insurance choice universities as soon as possible.

If you haven't already applied through UCAS don’t worry, you can still apply to us for this September.

We advise that you call us on 0800 094 9071 in the first instance, to check that you are eligible to apply for your chosen course.

Once your eligibility is confirmed, you can apply using our online application form.

Please note that you must only apply through this method if you are not registered with UCAS this year.

I'm a parent - can I speak to you directly?

We cannot discuss your son or daughter's application unless you have been nominated on their UCAS form, or have their permission.

However, with that permission, we can advise you directly on accommodation, the kind of support they will have when they arrive here, and general information about the University, Swansea and the surrounding area.

Call us on our dedicated Parents' helpline - 01792 987231 or visit our Information for Parents and Guardians pages for further information.

Planning to appeal your results?

If you are applying for a place at Swansea via clearing and we make you an offer onto a foundation or other alternative course, please note that we may be able to move you onto your preferred course if your new grades match our current entry requirements for that course.

If we receive your new grades before the start of the course, you will be able to start on your preferred course. If we receive them after the start of the course, and before 30 October, we can move you onto your preferred course during term.

Please accept this clearing offer before 18 August to guarantee accommodation.

Please note that this excludes any commissioned/clinical courses which are funded by Welsh Government.