Clearing FAQs 2026

Clearing (managed by UCAS) is the process of matching applicants without a university place to one of the places still available.

Clearing is also available to those who already have their results and haven't yet applied to university.

You are eligible for Clearing if:

• You already have your results but you have no offers
• You had conditional offers but your results didn't go to plan
• You have declined all your offers or not responded by the due date
• UCAS received your application after 30 June. If they receive your application after this date, they will not send it to any universities or colleges, therefore you will automatically be entered into Clearing

1. Create/log in to your UCAS Hub account. If you are eligible, a Clearing button will have automatically been added to your UCAS Hub screen
2. Once you have received a verbal offer from us, and you want to accept, click 'Add Clearing choice' within your UCAS Hub account and enter our institution details and the chosen course. Our institution code is L27
3. We will then receive this notification and confirm your place; this will show as an acceptance on the choices page of your UCAS Hub account

You can contact multiple universities to discuss your options and receive verbal offers. However, you can only add one Clearing choice at a time in your UCAS application. Once a university confirms your place, that becomes your accepted Clearing choice.

You will need:

• your UCAS ID
• your Clearing number (found on UCAS Hub)
• your exam results (including your GCSE or equivalent results)
• information about your qualifications and experience
• details of the course you're interested in

If you’re waiting for your GCSE results, you can call us on 0113 812 3113 or use our Live Chat to discuss your options through Clearing. We may be able to give you guidance on suitable courses, but any offer will be subject to receiving your GCSE results. Once you have your results, please get in touch as soon as possible so we can review your application and advise you on the next steps.

UCAS Clearing opens on Thursday 2 July 2026 and closes on Monday 19 October 2026 for the 2026 admissions cycle (courses starting in September).

For most applicants Clearing starts on A level results day, Thursday 13 August 2026. You can only apply through Clearing when you have all your results.

If you already have all your qualifications, you can call us from Thursday 2 July 2026. If you are still waiting for some results, you'll need to call us when you have had them confirmed.

If you are taking a BTEC, or any other qualifications where you already have your results, you can contact us on 0113 812 3113 to secure your place. Our Clearing courses are available to view from July. You can apply to us through Clearing if:

• You already have your results/qualifications and don’t have a place at university
• You have decided you want to come to Leeds Beckett and haven’t applied yet

If you'd like to work out exactly how many UCAS points you have achieved, you can use our UCAS points calculator.

If you already have your qualifications and are eligible for Clearing, you can apply before Results Day. If you are waiting for exam results, you can research courses and universities in advance, but you will need your results to apply through Clearing.

You can work out your UCAS points using our UCAS tariff points calculator.

Yes, you can apply through Clearing even if you already hold an offer. Once you have received a new offer for a course through Clearing, you can log into UCAS Hub and use the ‘decline your place’ option to release yourself into Clearing.

Make sure you have explored your options carefully before declining your place, as you will not be able to reverse your decision.

How long a verbal Clearing offer lasts varies between universities and courses. At Leeds Beckett, your verbal Clearing offer typically needs to be accepted within 24 hours. If you do not add Leeds Beckett as your Clearing choice within the timeframe stated in your confirmation email, the offer may expire and the place could be offered to another applicant. If you’re not able to add your Clearing choice within the period given, just contact us and for most courses we should be able to extend your deadline for you.

If you are a new applicant but you don't yet have your results you can apply to Leeds Beckett University via UCAS. However, please note that your application will only be considered once you have your results.

Not achieving your predicted grades does not necessarily mean you haven’t secured your university place.

Check your UCAS Hub account to view the status of your application. At Leeds Beckett, we also consider a range of factors when making decisions, including your experience.

If you do find yourself in Clearing and would like to come to Leeds Beckett, search our Clearing courses, or call our Clearing Hotline on 0113 812 3113.

If your results are better than expected and you would like to study at Leeds Beckett, you can release yourself into Clearing. This is called Clearing self-release. To do this, use the 'Decline your place' button in your UCAS application.

To ensure you do not lose your university place, please make sure you have secured an alternative offer before completing Clearing self-release.

Contact us about your options on 0113 812 3113.

Yes, mature students can apply through Clearing. We welcome applications from mature students and value a range of experience alongside qualifications when considering applications.

Speak to our team on 0113 812 3113 about your options.

Yes, international students can apply through Clearing.

If you would like to apply through Clearing at Leeds Beckett University, please contact our International Admissions Team on international@leedsbeckett.ac.uk or call +44 113 812 1111.

A list of courses available during Clearing can be found on our online prospectus. Please note that not all of our courses will be available through Clearing.

There is no additional cost to apply through Clearing if you have already paid the standard one-off application fee of £28.95. If this is your first time applying to university through UCAS, you will need to pay the standard application fee.

To confirm your place, log on to UCAS Hub to check the status of your application. If your place has been confirmed – congratulations; there is no need to contact our university. Information welcoming you to Leeds Beckett will follow within a few hours.

Your place cannot be confirmed until you have met all of the conditions of your offer.

After you accept a Clearing offer through UCAS Hub, we will confirm your place and contact you with information about enrolment, meeting other students and viewing your induction timetable.

If you want to book accommodation, we're ready to hear from you. We’ve got a range of rooms available in the city and we’ll support you to find a place in our halls of residence or via our network of private accommodation suppliers.

View our Halls of Residence via our accommodation website. You can apply for accommodation after accepting a conditional or unconditional offer on a full-time course. It may take 24-48 hours from when you accept your offer via UCAS for our system to then update with your status, after which you will be able to place your accommodation booking.

If Leeds Beckett University is your insurance choice you are unable to book accommodation until Leeds Beckett becomes your confirmed place of study.

If your course or university changes during Clearing, you will need to update your details with Student Finance England as soon as possible. Log in to your account to change your details.

If you haven't yet applied for student finance you will need to apply now at www.gov.uk/student-finance.

If you have already applied for funding to study at another institution, you can easily update your funding application and switch to Leeds Beckett if you join us through Clearing.