Clearing
What is Clearing?
Clearing is the way of applying for a university course if:
- You are not holding any offers from universities or colleges you have applied to
- You didn't meet the conditions of your offer
- You are applying after Friday 30 June.
While Clearing is usually associated with school leavers looking for a place after exam results, from Wednesday 5 July, it is the pathway into university for everyone including mature and late applicants.
Thinking of applying to study with us through Clearing?
We're here to help you through it with our step-by-step guide. Firstly, let's find out where you are on your journey...
Already applied for a course through UCAS?
Already applied for a course through UCAS?
- Check the status of your application on UCAS Hub. If you’re in Clearing, your UCAS Personal ID number will be displayed, and you will see an option to ‘Add a Clearing choice’.
- Have a look at our full course listing, and make a note of any degree courses you are interested in:
- If you already have your results, contact us on 01463 279 190 to discuss your options, our telephone lines are open Monday to Friday, 9.00am until 5.00pm. You can also message us, and we’ll get back in touch.
- If we offer you a place and you want to accept it, you will be asked to log on to UCAS Hub and 'Add a Clearing choice'. You will need to select 'University of the Highlands and Islands' followed by the course name, and your chosen campus from the drop-down list of available study locations.
- You will receive an email from UCAS once we have confirmed your place.
Not yet applied through UCAS?
Not yet applied through UCAS?
- Have a look at our full course listing, and make a note of any degree courses you are interested in:
Courses - We also have a range of HNC and HND courses available. Have a look at our HNC and HND course listing, you can apply for these courses directly through us using the apply link on each course page:
- If you are applying for one of our degree courses you will need to register via UCAS Hub and complete your application. Once you’ve submitted your application, you’ll receive a welcome email from UCAS, which allows you to access UCAS Hub and check on your application progress. This is where you will find your UCAS Personal ID number, which you will need when you contact us.
If you already have the entry qualifications as published for your course or you wish to apply for recognition of other qualifications and experience, contact us on 01463 279190 to discuss your options or message us and we’ll get back in touch.
If you are waiting for exam results, contact us on 01463 279 190 once you have your results to discuss your options, our telephone lines are open Monday to Friday, 9.00am until 5.00pm. You can also message us and we’ll get back in touch. - If we can offer you a place and you want to accept it, please select ‘Add Clearing choice’ in UCAS Hub, then select 'University of the Highlands and Islands', the course, and your chosen campus from the drop-down list of available study locations.
- You will receive an email from UCAS once we have confirmed your place.
Received your exam results?
Received your exam results?
Once you have received your results, we can help you find out about what places we have available and whether you qualify.
Whilst our lines may be busy on Tuesday 8 August, our designated Clearing advisors will do everything they can to answer your call as quickly as possible. Our lines are open Monday to Friday, 9.00am until 5.00pm.
Call us on 01463 279 190
If we offer you a place that you want to accept, you will need to log on to UCAS Hub and refer your application. You will need to select 'University of the Highlands and Islands', followed by the course name, and your chosen campus from the drop-down list of available study locations.
You will receive an email from UCAS once we have confirmed your place.
Still not sure? Call or message us...
Still not sure? Call or message us...
We have a dedicated Course Information Line team who can help you discuss your options and answer any queries you might have.
Call us on 01463 279 190 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am-5.00pm) or message us and we’ll get back in touch!