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University Clearing places: Popular subjects in 2022

A lot has changed. In 2022 there will be many university Clearing places available in popular subjects, with more applications made direct to universities.

You can find out how to apply by searching university Clearing pages or looking for spaces at universities that do Clearing in the subjects you’re most interested in.

Based on recent years these are the subjects we think will be popular in Clearing in 2022.

Clearing 2022

You can apply through Clearing in 2022 from 5 July 2022 until mid-October.

10 popular subjects in Clearing 2022

  • Accounting and finance
  • Civil engineering
  • Printmaking
  • Business management
  • Journalism
  • Computer science
  • Fine art painting
  • 3D design and craft
  • Engineering
  • Linguistics
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Accounting and finance in Clearing

Some of the most popular courses in clearing, accounting and finance degrees open up a world of opportunities and careers. You’ll get to grips with topics including applied numeracy and data handling, financial modelling and macro-economics.

Many of these courses are accredited by professional bodies and help you gain exemption from professional examinations. You can often take a salaried placement year to build work experience, life skills and contacts, kickstarting your career before you graduate.

Our accounting and finance courses are 4th in the UK for career prospects (Guardian University Guide, 2021) and taught in our brand new Business School building.

Learn more about accounting and finance courses.

 

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Civil engineering in Clearing

Civil engineering is one of the popular subjects which are usually available in Clearing. Studying these courses you will examine issues associated with sustainable development and build the knowledge and skills needed to manage infrastructure projects from start to finish.

You can apply your knowledge of sustainable design through practical work and insight from visiting civil engineers; you can also build skills through projects like testing the design and build of a small-scale structure, and gain professional accreditations.

Use our coursefinder to find places in Clearing or learn more about civil engineering courses and explore 360 tours of our specialist engineering labs.

 

 

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Printmaking in Clearing

One of the other subjects in Clearing in 2022 which prove popular, printmaking will train you in contemporary image making processes, such as drawing, collage, photography, artists’ books, letterpress and digital imaging.

Teaching and technical staff – who are experienced creatives – will help you realise your work and in showing it to a wider audience. 

Brighton is internationally renowned for arts teaching and research – and studying here has been the catalyst for many successful careers. Take a look at our bright and airy studio spaces and one of the UK’s best-equipped printmaking workshops.  

Learn more about our printmaking course and take a look at our facilities and creative work of our students.

 

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Business management in Clearing

Through university Clearing places in Business Management you’ll gain practical experience and the skills needed for a successful career – whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or are looking for global career opportunities.

With these course you’ll be able to choose modules in the subjects that interest you most, and specialise in economics, accounting, marketing or human resources.

Courses are accredited by professional bodies and you’ll get exemptions from some professional exams. There’s also a new course aimed at entrepreneurs and most have placement years to help build your confidence and experience.

Take a look at our business and management courses and their accreditations.

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Subjects in Clearing: Journalism

University Clearing places in journalism can be your start in a fast-changing media profession where you can gain hands-on experience and take the NCTJ Diploma in Journalism – the industry gold standard and an essential requirement for most journalism jobs.

Throughout your studies you’ll get lectures and masterclasses from visiting professionals and build practical newsroom skills using sound, filming and editing equipment.

Placements will help you develop your talent and gain journalistic experience. Our Sport Journalism degree won NCTJ Innovator of the Year 2018 for the Premier League Apprenticeship with Brighton & Hove Albion.

Find out more about our journalism courses.

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Computer science in Clearing

Thinking about which subjects are usually available in Clearing, there's few that will include cyber security and artificial intelligence options. You’ll explore software development, software-hardware interface design, programming and AI, and learn processes for making applications.

You can use a university coursefinder to find popular subjects which are still available in 2022 or just explore our computer science courses.

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Fine art painting in Clearing

Fine art painting is just one of the popular subjects found in Clearing with places often available. On these courses you can learn from lecturers who are established professional painters and receive guidance from tutors with specific, up-to-date knowledge of the medium.

Expert technical staff will assist you in workshops and inductions into equipment and technologies, and you’ll have dedicated studio space where you can develop your work.

Our art courses are in the top 20 in the UK, Guardian University Guide 2021.

Take a look at our fine art painting course and work from our students.

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3D design and craft in Clearing

Another of the popular subjects in Clearing, a 3D design and craft degree helps you develop both your creative skills and the important commercial knowledge needed for these fast-moving industries.

These courses help prepare you to graduate ready for work thanks to their specialist facilities and workshops where you’ll work alongside fellow students in a collaborative art-school environment.

There’s guidance from expert technicians who are on hand to support you, and experienced designers, makers, stylists and creative designers who can bring their industry knowledge to your learning.

Find out more and take a look at student work on our 3D design and craft course.

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Popular subjects in Clearing: Engineering

Among the engineering subjects usually available in Clearing look out for options including electrical, electronic, aeronautical and automotive engineering and courses with integrated foundation years.

These are hands-on, challenging and collaborative courses which help you become a creative problem-solver and skilled engineer through exciting project work and partnerships with employers.

You’ll work in cross-disciplinary projects alongside other engineers to build teamwork and project management skills that employers look for, as well as technical skills.

Uni Clearing students go on to achieve incredible things: Find our how our students built a racing car — and much more — on our engineering courses.

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Linguistics in Clearing

Another of the popular subjects in Clearing, linguistics courses provide you with choice to specialise, explore and develop your skills as writer, researcher and critical thinker.

These courses have a wide range of option modules from journalism to documentary film making that you can use to shape your own degree.

You’ll get to meet and learn from professional writers and get to work outside the classroom in the local community, with work placements helping you to gain invaluable experience and make contacts before you graduate.

Learn more about our linguistics courses and the range of topics you can explore.

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