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How does Clearing work?

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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

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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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Everything you need to know about coming to Stirling

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Heading off to uni is a big deal, and you’re going to have lots of questions. To be honest, it’d be pretty impressive if there weren’t at least a couple things you wanted to ask us about before arriving. That’s why we encourage all University of Stirling applicants and offer holders to get in touch

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Questions to ask at Open Day

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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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Power of Youth – Volunteers Week

We’re celebrating the #PowerOfYouth for #VolunteersWeek! Young people aren’t just the leaders of tomorrow. They are changing society for the better, today. Community Volunteer of the Year           This award is designed to recognise the valuable contribution students have made through volunteering in their wider community. We were looking for students who have made a great

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