Here's everything you need to know about applying to study on our Higher Education courses through clearing.
Summer is an exciting time in the academic world. For many students it’s a season filled with significant decisions, endless possibilities, and meticulous planning for the future. Whether you've just decided that university is your path, reconsidered your choice of course, or didn't achieve the grades you anticipated, Clearing provides an invaluable opportunity to find your place and take the next step towards your educational goals.
Clearing is the second chance for students aiming to start university in September 2025. Each year, thousands of students across the UK find their desired courses through Clearing, setting them on the path to remarkable achievements. It ensures talented and ambitious people don’t miss out on the chance to access higher education at time that works with their original plans.
Clearing at Nottingham College
There’s never been a better time to study a degree at Nottingham College. We’ve invested over £50m in our campuses, equipment, and facilities to ensure our students have the best learning experience possible. Our friendly tutors, industry partnerships, and ‘Future Ready’ ethos will make sure you everything you need to kick-start your career.
If you haven’t already applied through UCAS, you can use our quick and easy fast-track system to apply directly. By doing this, you won’t need to register with UCAS and your application will be submitted directly to us for assessment. Please note that this doesn’t apply in all cases and our HE team will be in touch to discuss the next steps once your fast-track application is submitted.
If you’d like to talk through your options, you can request a call back from our friendly Higher Education team. Fill out our callback request form to arrange a call.
Clearing through UCAS
To get started with clearing via UCAS, simply head to our course page and find a course that you would like to apply for. Once you’re ready to apply, call our friendly Higher Education team on 0115 838 0610 and we’ll help you with the next steps.
To help make the process as easy as possible, here’s some information you should have to hand ahead of contacting our team:
- Your contact details
- Your results from any academic courses you’ve studied on, including GCSEs.
- Your UCAS Clearing ID Number (which you can find on UCAS Hub).
If you have any questions about Clearing, our courses, or studying at Nottingham College, don’t hesitate to get in touch and we’ll help every step of the way.
