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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

Two female Stirling students look at a mobile phone

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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Clearing for Teachers: What You Need to Know

The UCAS Clearing process can be stressful for students – and Clearing for teachers can be just as stressful. Be ready with our super quick guide. Make plans for you & students Plans can change rapidly on Results Day, so it’s worth bearing in mind the power of a good strategy. Make sure your students

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Results Day 2018: What’s Your Action Plan?

Results Day is almost upon us. First thing: don’t worry. Whatever happens with your exam results, there’s a potential solution (and our Clearing & Exams Helpline staff can give you specialist, impartial admissions advice). Do your research The key to your strategy is research. Read up on our Clearing guide and know what to expect

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UCAS Clearing 2018 Dictionary

A dictionary, which is good for clearing up any misconceptions.

To help you get your head around the UCAS Clearing 2018 process, and what it all means, we’ve put together a handy glossary of frequently-used terms, so that you’re ready to discuss your options with us when you get your exam results. Adjustment If your grades are better than predicted, you may be able to

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Clearing 2017 explained

University of Stirling campus

This content was originally published in 2017. We’ve created a new guide to Clearing for students and parents.  Ready to apply through Clearing? Check out our UCAS Clearing 2018 pages. With SQA results due on 8 August and A-Level results on 17 August, we’ve created this short guide in case you need help with your next

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