Clearing is part of the UCAS application process, allowing universities to fill any vacancies they may have on their courses following the release of exam results. It means that you have an opportunity to find a course to suit you, even if your exam results are not quite as expected.
You may find yourself in clearing if:
- Your exam results didn't go to plan and you aren't accepted by your 'firm' or 'insurance' choices.
- You didn't receive any offers for a course from a university.
- You didn't apply for a university place but have now changed your mind.
- You rejected any offers you did receive because you changed your mind about the course or location you want to study.
You can apply through Clearing by calling our Clearing hotline 0800 0483 334* (or +44 20 8328 1149 if you are calling from outside the UK). It is helpful to have your UCAS personal ID number. However, don't worry if you haven't already registered with UCAS.
*Calls are free from a landline and mobiles.
To find out which courses have places available at Kingston University, please call the Clearing hotline on 0800 0483 334* (if you are calling from the UK) (or +44 20 8328 1149 if you are calling from outside the UK).
You can also find a list of the courses we have available on our website.
*Calls are free from a landline and mobiles.
Full details of entry requirements for our courses are available on our website. However, these entry requirements should only be viewed as a guide, and can change during Clearing. If you do not meet the entry requirements displayed on the website, please do not be deterred from applying as we may still be able to offer you a place.
We will need to take your UCAS Personal ID (if you have one), as well as details of the qualifications that you have obtained to date. Please try to have these details with you before you make a call.
You may still contact the University to apply through Clearing. If you are outside of the UK please call +44 20 8328 1149 and a member of the team will be happy to assist you.
If your status is not confirmed on UCAS Track, then it may be because we haven't received everything we need from you or you are waiting for results.
You'll also be able to view your confirmation decision on Kingston University's online student information system (OSIS). This means that if you have any problems logging on to UCAS track, you can always check OSIS instead. You will have already received your OSIS username and password from us via an email.
If you need to clarify anything any further you can call our Clearing hotline on 0800 0483 334* (if you are calling from the UK) (or +44 20 8328 1149 if you are calling from outside the UK).
*Calls are free from a landline and mobiles.
If you already have an offer of a place at Kingston University but you achieved slightly lower grades than you needed, we may be able to reconsider your application or offer you a place on a similar course.
Call the Clearing hotline and we will advise you on your options - 0800 0483 334* (or +44 20 8328 1149 if you are calling from outside the UK).
*Calls are free from a landline and mobiles.
Yes, you can. If you have already accepted an offer through UCAS at another institution, you need to contact the institution and ask them to release you into Clearing. You can then apply to Kingston University. If you have exceeded the points offer at your firm choice, you may apply to Kingston via Adjustment.
If you're interested in changing your course, please call our Clearing hotline on 0800 0483 334* (if you are calling from the UK) (or +44 20 8328 1149 if you are calling from outside the UK), so that we can talk you through your options.
*Calls are free from a landline or mobiles.
If you have already applied through UCAS and have paid the full application fee, you will automatically be made eligible to use the Clearing service. If you are making a new application, there is no fee.
Yes – while we can only consider existing marks when making you an offer, you may already have the points needed for the course you wish to study. Remember to give us details of any outstanding grades or extenuating circumstances if you feel they could help your application.
Yes – even if your BTEC is incomplete, you may still gain credits for the units or modules you have completed. Remember to give us details of any outstanding marks or extenuating circumstances if you feel they could help your application.
Absolutely not. Call us today and we're happy to talk you through your options.
Call our Clearing hotline on 0800 0483 334* (if you are calling from the UK) (or +44 20 8328 1149 if you are calling from outside the UK).
Calls are free from a landline and mobiles.
UCAS applicants: Please log into UCAS Track and add a Clearing choice using the details in our offer email by the deadline provided.
Non-UCAS applicants: Please visit the link provided in the offer email and complete our online form.
If you have already applied to Student Finance England for funding, you will need to let them know if you change university or course.
If you have already received a 'University or College Payment Advice' sheet make sure you bring this with you when you enrol at Kingston University - even if it has a different University named on it.
If you haven't already applied for funding, contact Student Finance England as soon as possible.
You can also read our fees and funding section for more information.
Kingston University still has some accommodation available for those who accept a place during Clearing this year. This applies to anyone who has received a course offer and has added Kingston University as their Clearing choice at UCAS.
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Many Clearing students choose to rent in the private sector. The benefits of this include:
- You can choose where you want to live.
- You can find a property to suit your budget.
- You can choose your own flatmates and facilities.
- You will gain independence and flexibility.
The University's Accommodation team can help by providing:
- a free daily vacancy list, which lists the latest properties available;
- a student-to-student noticeboard to put you in touch with other students looking for accommodation;
- a list of local letting agents; and
- a halls of residence waiting list for students to wait for hall accommodation (subject to vacancies).
- For more information and to sign up to these options, visit our househunting section.
Yes. If successful with your application, we will email you to let you know how you to get your qualifications to us.
Yes! There are several ways you can visit the University.
Our Open Day
Meet us in person before you start your course at our Open Day on Saturday 17 August. Book your place now.
Campus Tours
We hold regular student-led campus tours. They'll guide you around campus, show you our study facilities and social spaces and chat to you about being a student at Kingston. Book your place now.
Virtual Tour
If you aren't able to visit us in person, you can take a virtual tour of the University to get a better idea of what life is like here.
No unfortunately not. Clearing is only for courses starting in 2019. Please contact us from September 2019 if you are interested in applying for courses starting 2020 or later.
