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At our Clearing Open Days, you'll be able to find out more about available courses, explore our campuses, tour the accommodation, and chat with current staff and students about what it's like to live and study at USW.

Clearing Open Day

20 August

Clearing doesn't have to be stressful. Follow our simple checklist to get you through the application process.

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Find a course. We have a number of courses available through Clearing, so take some time to browse, compare, and think about what suits your interest and goals.

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Once you've found a course, call us on our Clearing helpline on 03455 76 06 06 and our friendly, understanding team will be ready to support you.

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Regularly check your inbox for updates on your application.

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Didn’t get the grades you hoped for? Don’t stress – we’re here to help you find the right course so have the opportunity to study this September.

94%

of our graduates are in employment and further study 15 months after graduation.

Graduate Outcome Survey 2022/23

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Ranked in the Top 50 UK Universities in the Guardian University Guide 2026.

#1

Top in Wales for new business startups for the 6th consecutive year.

HE Business and Community Interaction (HE-BCI) Survey 2024/25

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3rd in the UK and top in Wales for active graduate businesses (HESA 2023/24).

81%

of our research rated as world-leading or internationally recognised.

Research Excellence Framework 2021

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We’ll be here to support you with extended opening hours from Results Day onwards, throughout the Clearing period.

Thursday 13 August – 7.45am–7pm
Friday 14 August – 7.45am–7pm
Saturday 15 August – 9am–4pm
Sunday 16 August – 9am–4pm
Monday 17 August – 7.45am–6pm
Tuesday 18 August – 7.45am–5pm
Wednesday 19 August – 7.45am–5pm
Thursday 20 August – 7.45am–6pm
Friday 21 August – 8.30am–4.30pm

Normal opening hours resume from Monday 24 August.

Call us: 03455 76 06 06

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PREPARING FOR CLEARING

What is Clearing?

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Results day advice

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How to apply through Clearing

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After looking at Clearing, I’d been given a lifeline.

Oliver Kendall

Biological Sciences Student

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Now I've started the course, I'd never look back. It's something that I'm thoroughly enjoying.

Hollie Symonds

Operating Department Practice Student

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I’m glad that I went through Clearing, and applied when I did, and I didn’t double myself.

Eugenia Taylor

Creative and Therapeutic Arts Student

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Clearing has given me a good sense of direction on where I want to be in the future.

Leo Humphrey

Accounting Student

I'm glad I changed my mind in Clearing to follow my passion.

Alice Roberts

Illustration Student

I’m glad it has worked out this way, because this course will set me up much better for a career.

Miriam Burns

Medical Sciences Student

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