Clearing 2025

We Make It Happen.
For the makers, the doers and future-shapers.

Clearing opens on 5 July 2025. Call us on 0191 515 3000 or drop us a message to discuss how to join us in September 2025.

What is Clearing?

Clearing is your opportunity to explore your options and get another chance to apply for the course you really want to study.

You can apply to us 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 5 July 2025 you can apply to us by calling our helpline or completing our online Clearing self-apply form.

Key dates

5 July 2025: Clearing opens

14 August: A Level and BTEC results day

21 August: GCSE results day

20 October: Final date to add 2025 entry Clearing choices

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Open Days and Clearing events

Join us on campus at one of our upcoming Open Days:

Saturday 7 June, 10am – 2pm

This is a split site event with activities running at both our campuses. You’ll need to book your place at the campus where your chosen course is based.

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City Campus

This event is for anyone interested in:

Allied Health Professions (e.g. Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Paramedic Science)
Health and Clinical Sciences (e.g. Biomedical Science, Physiological Sciences)
Medicine
Nursing
Midwifery
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Sciences
Psychology
Sport and Exercise Sciences

Book your place at the City Campus Undergraduate Open Day on Saturday 7 June.

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Sir Tom Cowie at St Peters Campus

This event is for anyone interested in:

Animation and Games Art
English
Journalism and PR
Media
Photography, Video and Digital Imaging
Business
Hospitality, Events, Aviation and Tourism
Law
Computer Science
Engineering
Crime, Policing and Investigation
Social Sciences
Teacher Training and Education

Book your place at the St Peter’s Campus Undergraduate Open Day on Saturday 7 June.

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Future events

Thursday 14 August: If you want to look around campus or speak to someone in person about your application, we’ll offer drop-in sessions (10am - 2pm) where our team will be on hand to support you and answer any questions you may have.
Saturday 16 August: Undergraduate Open Day, 10am – 2pm
Saturday 27 September: Undergraduate Open Day, 10am – 2pm
Wednesday 12 November: Undergraduate Open Evenings (times TBC)

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