How to apply through Clearing
If you have your results
- Explore our list of courses in Clearing.
- Complete our short application form.
- If we make you an offer, add the University of Southampton as your Clearing choice in your UCAS Hub.
- If you want to stay in University accommodation, apply for accommodation once you've received your offer.
If you're waiting for your results
UCAS will contact you with a final decision about your results, and your application status will be updated in UCAS Hub.
We'll also email you to confirm this decision, and explain what you need to do next.
How to contact us
Our Clearing hotline has now closed, but if you have any queries about Clearing, you can contact our admissions team by:
- phone: +44 (0)23 8059 4732
- email: admissions@southampton.ac.uk
Phone lines are open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, UK time.
If you're an offer holder and you need to request a change or update to your application, you can complete our short form.
Connect with us
Follow us on TikTok and Instagram to learn more about student life at Southampton. You can also chat to our students in The Student Room forums.
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