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Clearing advice for parents and carers

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We know that 2020 has already been a stressful year for many students with exams being cancelled and the news that they would get calculated grades instead. You’ll already have been a great support to your teen but we understand that results day could be a trying time for everyone! The main thing is for

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Clearing advice for mature students

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Clearing is not just for school leavers who didn’t achieve the exam results they needed or changed their mind – at the University of Stirling we welcome applications through Clearing from all types of students. Mature students are classed by UCAS as anyone over the age of 21 who didn’t go to university after school

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Get prepared for A-levels Results Day 2020

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So you studied hard, but now comes the countdown to A-level Results Day. We know waiting can feel like agony especially if you need certain results to get your place at university. First bit of advice – don’t panic. Whatever happens with your results, there’s still going to be plenty of options for you. Clearing

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Clearing advice for teachers and advisers

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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.

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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