Clearing 2026 is open

If you're applying online, our form processing times may take a little longer than usual due to high demand. Please bear with us while we process your request, our friendly advisers will assist you as soon as possible.

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    See our course vacancies page to apply for your course online. You'll need your results before you can submit your application.

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Apply through our Clearing hotline

You can apply through our Clearing hotline by calling either:

and selecting option 1.

Please do not call both numbers. Wait times will be the same for both, so stay on the same line to keep your place in the queue. We have plenty of staff in our Clearing team ready to help, so please stay on the line and we'll answer your call as quickly as we can. 

The lines will be open at the following times:

  • Thursday, 8am to 9pm 
  • Friday, 8am to 6pm
  • Saturday, 10am to 4pm
  • Sunday, 10am to 4pm

Outside of these hours the line will not be available, but you can still submit an application online at any time.

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