Hi everyone!
This thread is your one-stop-shop for everything you need to know about
Clearing 2020.
Hopefully you’ll find the below tips useful but please feel free to ask any questions you might have about the process or our courses. Or maybe you just want to let us know that you’re thinking of applying through Clearing, we’d love to hear from you!
Clearing gives you the chance to find a full time undergraduate course to start this September, and did you know around 73,000 students found a place through Clearing in 2019? So you definitely won’t be alone.
Check out our quick video explaining Clearing:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbtC8yOHzrw
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The FAQSWho can apply through Clearing?You might apply though clearing if…
1.
You’ve decided to apply last minute
2.
Your exam results aren’t as you expected
3.
You’ve change your mind about the course you’ve applied for
4.
Your exam results are better than you expected – this is known as Adjustment
How do I find courses available in Clearing?You can start searching now for what courses are available to apply for in Clearing and check their entry requirements. Most universities should have a list of courses available already.You can find a full list of our courses in Clearing here:
https://www.bcu.ac.uk/clearing/coursesIf you already have your results and find a course you like, there’s no need to wait, you can apply online now.
How do I apply?If you still need to wait until results day, check our website nearer the time for the number of our Clearing hotline which will be open from
7.30am on results day – Thursday 13 August. All you have to do is give us a call, tell us what course you’d like to apply for and have
1) your UCAS ID number and
2) UCAS tariff points to hand. The important thing is to stay calm, lines might be busy but keep calling, and don’t worry, it’s not an interview or anything we just ask for a few details. If you struggle to get through on the phone, you can also get in touch with us via twitter or instagram
@mybcu, or Facebook
/birminghamcityuniversity What happens after you get an offer?If you get an offer you’ll then get an email telling you what to do next to accept it. You’ll get more information later about what you need to do before starting in September, such as enrolment and student finance. If you already have an offer from elsewhere, you’ll have to release yourself from this offer before you can accept your new one.
If you’re still not sure if Clearing could be an option for you, check out some of
our students' Clearing stories which show how they secured their place at BCU, as well as giving you tips and advice.
If you're after specific information regarding the current Coronavirus situation, including what the start of term will look like or our plans for teaching in September, take a look at our
pledge to current or prospective students or refer to our
full FAQs.
Still got Clearing questions? Drop us a comment below!