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Clearing

Clearing is your opportunity to explore your options and get another chance to apply for the course you really want to study. To learn more about living in Sunderland and studying our courses, chat to our students.

Chat to our students
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What is Clearing?

You can apply through Clearing if:

  • You haven’t applied for university yet, but want to start a course in September
  • You haven’t previously considered studying with us, but want to join us in September
  • You’ve applied for university but not met the conditions of your firm or insurance choice (i.e. you aren’t holding any offers for a place at a university or college)
  • You’ve changed your mind about the offer you’re holding at another university or college and want to study with us instead
  • You’ve changed your mind about the offer you’re holding with us and want to study a different course.

How to apply for Clearing

When Clearing opens on 2 July 2027, you can apply to us by calling our helpline on 0191 515 3000 or completing our online Clearing self-apply form.

How to apply

Applying for university is an exciting time but can be overwhelming. It requires preparation and research, and you may have a lot of questions. So, to help you out, here's our guide on how to apply.

How to apply