Secure your place through Clearing

Clearing is another opportunity for you to secure your place at the University of Plymouth for September
Students in Sutton Harbour eating fish and chips

Contact our Clearing call centre

If you’re worried about your results or you’d like to chat through your options, our fantastic team will be on hand to answer your questions.
To help you feel confident and prepared, we’ve put together a few simple tips for making your Clearing call.

N Step by step guide: how to make a Clearing call

Clearing call centre opening hours

Date Opening times
Thursday 14 August 08:00–21:00
Friday 15 August 08:00–20:00
Saturday 16 August 10:00–14:00
Sunday 17 August 10:00–14:00
From Monday 18 August the call centre will be open Monday to Thursday 09:00–17:00 and Friday 09:00–16:00.
 
 

Find the right course for you

Use our clearing course vacancies search tool or browse our course listings to find the right course for you.

BClearing course vacancies

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Apply through Clearing if:

  • you haven’t met the conditions of your offers
  • you haven’t made a UCAS application this year
  • you haven’t received any offers (or none that you want to accept).

Follow our step-by-step guide to Clearing

Find detailed guidance and information about what to do to, in what order, to help you secure your place through Clearing.

Visit us at our Clearing information day on Saturday 16 August

For students who are applying through Clearing (or current applicants for 2025 entry), providing a final opportunity to learn more about the University and city.
 
 

Our Clearing accommodation guarantee ✔

For anyone making a new application through Clearing, who meets our terms and conditions we guarantee:
  • a room in our University-managed accommodation
  • or a room in accredited private accommodation
  • or a room supplied by an alternative private provider (if you meet their terms and conditions).

Win the Ultimate New Student Bundle!

We’re giving one lucky new student the chance to kick off university life in serious style with an epic prize bundle. You’ll be automatically entered into the prize draw when you enrol as a new student so no need to do anything!
 
 
 

Have you considered a foundation year?

A foundation year is an alternative way to gain an undergraduate degree. It takes place at the beginning of a programme and extends your studies by a year.
For students who do not yet meet the entry requirements for their desired course, taking a foundation year can mean a seamless move onto a full degree.
“I didn’t get the right grades, but Plymouth offered me a foundation year which was even better. It boosted my confidence massively and it really helped with my first year.” – Alicia, foundation year student
Foundation student Alicia smiles while stood on a beach
 
 
 

It’s your future, make it count

Hear our students’ stories in their own words and find out how our students overcame their initial hurdles to succeed through Clearing.

Chronic illness, disability or challenges at home don’t have to be taboo or set you back. Clearing is a great option to talk through what you need to, and be recognised for more than just the grades you’ve achieved. Clearing gave me a chance – and I want others to know they can do it too.

I never thought of myself as being smart enough for university and I thought that I had missed the sign-up date, but after looking at the University of Plymouth website I found out what Clearing is and decided to take my chances.

My Clearing experience was good. I didn’t know if I had an option to come to uni and then I received a call. I didn’t get the right grades, but Plymouth offered me a foundation year which was even better. It boosted my confidence massively and it really helped with my first year.

Clearing gave me the opportunity to secure a place with confidence, allowing me to make a more informed decision about my future. It ultimately led me to the right course and made me confident in this huge decision I was making.

Edward Beresford, LLB Law
 
 
 

Helping you make the most of your academic and personal life here at Plymouth

Starting university can be a big change. We know that there might be some unexpected challenges along the way. That’s why we have a range of support available to you during your time here.
We want you to enjoy living and studying in Plymouth, build lifelong friendships and feel fully supported during your time with us.
 
 
 
Advice for parents

Be proactive in the lead-up to results day by informing yourself of the timelines and creating a plan B. Find out more about the process and read advice from parents.
 
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