What is Clearing?
Clearing is a process managed by the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (). It gives university applicants the opportunity to gain a university place if they haven鈥檛 yet managed to secure one.
If you haven't yet applied to university, you鈥檝e decided you鈥檇 like to study something different, or your circumstances have changed, then you can apply through Clearing to find alternative courses to study, including courses that start in September 2026.
I haven鈥檛 met the conditions for my Firm or Insurance offers 鈥� am I now in Clearing?
Yes, if you haven鈥檛 been accepted by either your firm or insurance choice, you鈥檒l be placed into Clearing by UCAS 鈥� you鈥檒l be able to check this status via UCAS Hub.
Do I have to apply through UCAS?
All UK/EU students wanting to study an undergraduate degree course must apply via UCAS. If you are an international student you can apply directly to 黑料福利社 via the聽.
Can I apply now?
Yes and our lines are now open 鈥� you can contact us today to find out more by calling +44 (0) 116 257 7000.
When are Clearing lines open?
You can call and speak to us today (9am-5pm Monday to Friday) to see if you鈥檙e eligible for a Clearing offer. On results day lines will be open from 6am. Check back later for our full operating hours on and after results day.
What courses can I apply for at 黑料福利社 through Clearing and what are the entry requirements?
For information about which courses are available and entry requirements you can call us on +44 (0) 116 257 7000.
I haven鈥檛 had my results yet but I'm interested in applying to 黑料福利社 through Clearing 鈥� what do I need to do?
We are happy to talk to you to discuss your options and provide further information. You can get in touch by calling us on +44 (0) 116 257 7000.
How do I contact 黑料福利社 to apply for a Clearing place?
To find out more and apply through Clearing, you can call us on +44 (0) 116 2577000.
I've been accepted at another university but I鈥檝e changed my mind and I am interested in 黑料福利社 鈥� what can I do?
If you are holding a firm unconditional place, you can use online self-release into Clearing, by using the 鈥榙ecline your place鈥� button in Track. Please note that seeking a release from your current unconditional firm choice will mean that you are placed into Clearing. A release from your unconditional firm offer will not automatically allow you to go to your insurance choice.
We are happy to discuss your options with you and offer you guidance on the next steps. You can get in touch by calling us on +44 (0) 116 257 7000.
I applied to 黑料福利社 earlier this year but didn鈥檛 get offered a place. Can I apply again through Clearing?
You won't usually be able to reapply for a course where you have been unsuccessful within the same academic cycle, unless any of the information you have previously provided to us has since changed.
However, you are welcome to contact us and apply to study a different course 鈥� you can view our full list of courses available through Clearing.
I鈥檓 not available to call or email the university 鈥� can a friend or relative do this on my behalf?
Due to data protection purposes, we are only able to discuss general information with someone other than an applicant. The exception to this is if you have a nominated person included on your UCAS application and they contact us on your behalf. If you think you鈥檒l need to enquire about a Clearing place, you are strongly advised to be available to do this.
What happens if there are no places on my chosen course?
While we will do all we can to be flexible, there may be courses that we are unable to offer places on for certain reasons. If you are considering studying with us we would encourage you contact us to review your options.
I now have the grades for my firm choice course but have been accepted onto a different course, what can I do?
We recommend contacting us to discuss this and we will be able to offer you further support and advice. You can get in touch by calling +44 (0) 116 257 7000.
Will 黑料福利社 be honouring all of the places it has offered to students?
We will be honouring places for all applicants who have received confirmation of their offer to study at 黑料福利社 and who now hold an unconditional firm place.
If you are a conditional firm holder and we are still waiting outstanding results or information we will still need to receive confirmation that your results meet the offer requirements before we can confirm your place.
We will be working hard to try and confirm your place as soon as we receive your results.
How do I accept my Clearing offer?
If you have any questions prior to accepting your Clearing offer, call our Clearing team on 0116 257 7000 for further guidance.
Clearing offers before 13 August 2026
Go to your UCAS Hub when Clearing opens on 2 July and add 黑料福利社 as your Clearing choice. If you are holding no other offers, we will then confirm your offer. If you have an offer from another institution, you鈥檒l need to log onto your UCAS Hub to release yourself from this institution before you are able to add your Clearing offer from 黑料福利社.
Clearing offers from 13 August 2026
- Login or register onto UCAS Hub
- Add 鈥楥learing Choice鈥� 鈥� enter 黑料福利社 campus code D26 and course code
- UCAS will notify 黑料福利社 you have applied
- Your acceptance will be displayed in the choices section
- Shortly after, UCAS will send confirmation that your place is confirmed and add 黑料福利社
If you have an offer from another institution, you'll have to release yourself from this institution on your UCAS Hub before you can add your Clearing offer from 黑料福利社.
黑料福利社 has made me a Clearing offer 鈥� what happens next?
If you've received a Clearing offer over the phone, we will then follow this up with a confirmation email. Please ensure you check your inbox, including your junk folder, as it includes very important information.
The confirmation email will detail the next steps you will need to take and timeframes for when you need to do this by. This will usually include providing proof of any qualifications you mentioned over the phone and selecting 黑料福利社 and the relevant course as your Clearing choice through UCAS Hub.
In some instances, there may be other conditions attached, such as submission of an electronic portfolio 鈥� you will be advised of this in your phone conversation and it will also be detailed in the email you receive from us.
How long can I hold on to a Clearing offer?
After you are given a Clearing offer to study at 黑料福利社, you will receive an email with what steps you鈥檒l need to take next. For your offer to be fulfilled, you must complete these steps before the deadline mentioned in the email.
How many Clearing offers can I hold?
There is no limit to how many universities you can contact or hold Clearing offers with, but each one will have a limited time in which you need to accept it, and you鈥檒l only be able to accept one of them through UCAS.
I鈥檓 already holding an offer at 黑料福利社 but want to switch to a different course 鈥� can I do this?
If you haven鈥檛 yet started at 黑料福利社:If you鈥檝e secured a place at 黑料福利社 starting in September 2026 and would like to change your course, please contact us on +44 (0) 116 257 7000 so we can look into this. If you meet the relevant entry requirements and there are still places available, our admissions team will advise on how to switch your course.
I鈥檓 holding an offer with 黑料福利社 and I鈥檝e got my results but my UCAS Hub hasn鈥檛 been updated to show my place is confirmed 鈥� why is this?
Your application is very important to us and we will be sure to update it as soon as we can. If it hasn鈥檛 been updated on UCAS Hub yet, there could be a few reasons for this. If you have gained qualifications other than A levels or BTECs, we may not have received confirmation of your results which means you will need to send a copy of them to us.
It is also useful to check the conditions of your offer, which will be detailed on UCAS Hub. It may be that there are other outstanding conditions you still need to meet. If you are concerned then please get in touch with us by calling +44 (0) 116 257 7000.
I鈥檝e been told I need to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for the course I want to join 鈥� how do I do this?
Once you have accepted your offer to study with us, if a DBS check is required as part of your chosen course then we will send the form and relevant instructions to you.
What is the best way to show evidence of my UCAS predicted grades if I don鈥檛 have access them?
黑料福利社 already has access to your UCAS predicted grades. We are working closely with UCAS on the process for revised grades and responding to the latest updates from the UK government and Ofqual.
What should I do if I can鈥檛 get hold of transcripts or certificates?
It might be that you are currently unable to provide all of the documents we have asked for as part of your application, such as transcripts, references or certificates. If this is the case, we recommend contacting our enquiry team by calling +44 (0) 116 257 7000 to discuss this further.
Can I apply for student accommodation if I come through Clearing?
You can still apply for accommodation. For the most up-to-date information and advice, please email accommodation@dmu.ac.uk.
Will changing my university and my course affect my Student Finance?
No, but it鈥檚 recommended you contact Student Finance direct to inform a member of the team about this change to avoid any delays in receiving your funding.
Are Clearing students able to apply for a scholarship?
For more information about scholarships and what you may be eligible for, please visit the fees and funding section of our website.
I didn鈥檛 get chance to visit 黑料福利社 before making my decision on where to study 鈥� what can I do?
You can get a feel for life at 黑料福利社 by booking a tour of campus or chat to current students through The Ambassador Platform. Alternatively, you can join us at one of our upcoming Open Days.