How does Clearing work? Clearing advice from our students

Clearing is a chance to take a fresh look. Take a read through these blog posts by our student ambassadors and watch our Clearing advice videos, where you'll learn from their experiences and top tips.

If you'd like to find out what university is really like you can also chat with our ambassadors.

Here's some questions you could ask them:

How does Clearing work?
What do I do if I didn’t get the grades?
What’s it like to be a Brighton student?

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How does Clearing work? Stories and tips from students

Confused about Clearing? Take a look at how other students found their way and pick up great Clearing advice and tips before you apply.

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Latest posts from our student bloggers

Can mature students apply through Clearing? Yes, I did!

About 10 years ago, I was introduced to my course, Visual Culture (it’s like history of art, but with a much broader focus that includes photography, film, advertising, fashion) by friends who had studied at Brighton.

University Clearing options – Clearing gave me choices

I didn’t want to go to the universities that offered me a place as I wasn’t sure about the courses, and they were both very far away from home… What options do you have in Clearing?

Getting into university through Clearing – how I did it

Most of my decisions regarding university have been driven by gut feelings.

Choosing a course in Clearing – how I did it

I didn’t apply to university as I intended to take a gap year – I wasn’t quite sure what I wanted to study so planned to take a year out to think about it.