Category: Hints and tips

Clearing advice for teachers and advisers

Lecturer in lecture theatre

The UCAS Clearing process can be stressful for students, teachers and advisers alike. So here’s our guide on how you can help students make key decisions about their future education.

How does Clearing work?

Students sitting outside on campus

Still haven’t secured an undergraduate place for September? Don’t worry, because it’s still possible to land a last-minute place on your dream course through the Clearing process. Clearing is a part of the UCAS application process that helps to match applicants with university places that haven’t been filled yet. Clearing is open from 5 July

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Postgraduate Clearing

Postgraduate student at the University of Stirling

Are you trying to secure a place on a Masters course? You may have heard of a quick and simple way to obtain last-minute degree places called UCAS Clearing. Unfortunately, the Clearing process only applies to those who are on the hunt for undergraduate places – postgraduate Clearing isn’t really a thing. But don’t let

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Clearing deadlines and timings

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Let’s face it: plans don’t always come together – and when Results Day rolls around, you might not end up getting the exam results you were hoping for. Do yourself a favour and don’t panic. You may still be able to secure a place on another course through Clearing. Clearing is part of the UCAS

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Questions to ask at Open Day

Student ambassador at Open Day with a 'here to help' sign

Open Days are one of the best ways to find out what it’s really like to study at the University of Stirling and uncover all you need to know about the courses and opportunities available; these are the kind of things you only get a small taste of from the prospectus. Open Days bring this

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7 ways to beat boredom and procrastination when studying

Let’s face it: studying can be a challenge. With exams in full swing, students from all over now find themselves in that all too familiar scenario – sitting at a desk, books laid out, laptop open, mug of piping hot coffee or tea. The stage is set, and it’s time to get the head down

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7 Top Last Minute Revision Tips

Exam season is almost upon us. There’s not much time left for revision or studying (hopefully you’ve already done the majority of it), so here’s some top tips to make the most of every minute before you put pen to paper on the exam sheet. Remove any and all distractions No. NO. Bad Netflix. This is

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