Clearing 2025 opens on 5 July
We'll support you through every step of Clearing, so there's nothing to worry about.
What is Clearing?
Clearing gives you another opportunity to find the best course for you - whether you've changed your mind, your results surprised you, or you're just starting to think about going to university.
Clearing at Portsmouth could be the perfect option.
ON SCREEN TEXT: What is Clearing?
Cristina [00:00:02] Clearing is a process of applying to university after the deadline for applying for unis. So if you decide to change your course, to change your university, Clearing is how you can get into those universities.
Jess [00:00:15] I had originally applied to Portsmouth to Sociology with Criminology, and then decided the course probably wasn't for me. So very, very last minute, I decided in the summer that I wanted to switch courses and found International Development, and that it was too late to change through the normal application process so I decided, well, the only option was to go through Clearing.
Nana [00:00:38] It was very nerve-wracking. I was afraid that I'd end up with nothing. However, that definitely wasn't the case and there was so much support and information online that was given to me. So it was quite straightforward, it wasn't difficult and scary at all.
Jess [00:00:52] It was surprisingly super, super easy. I was put in touch with my course leader and it was all sorted within the hour, basically after results.
Senura [00:01:03] The first thing I would say to somebody applying through Clearing is don't panic.
Fatima [00:01:06] Keep positive and less worried applying through the Clearing process.
Cristina [00:01:11] It's actually very quick and very easy. Literally the whole process of Clearing took me less than 24 hours.
Max [00:01:17] Whether it's enrolling you into a course that you wanted or even just providing information for you, the Clearing team will always have your back.
Nana [00:01:24] I'd definitely recommend anyone that's worried to just go with their instinct and do it.
Max [00:01:32] I'm really happy with the choice I've made. It kind of happens to the best.
Fatima [00:01:36] I felt so relieved knowing I've got what I wanted and my dream is about to come true.
ON SCREEN TEXT – Don’t miss a moment. Don’t miss an opportunity. Join us through Clearing.
How to prepare for Clearing 2025
Only Portsmouth has Connected Degrees. 3 year course, 4th year placement
Who can apply through Clearing?
You can apply through Clearing if:
- You don't meet the conditions of your offer for your firm (first) or insurance (second) choice courses
- Your exam results are better than you expected and you want to change your course or university
- You don't hold any offers
- You've accepted an offer but changed your mind about the course you want to do
Why choose Clearing at Portsmouth?
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Clearing advice for international students
We welcome Clearing application form international students and you can apply in exactly the same way as UK students do.
The majority of UK students apply through Clearing once they receive their A level / T level results in August, so as an international student if you already have your exam results you can apply when Clearing opens.
If you would like further information, please contact our international office.