Clearing advice for parents and guardians

Tips on how to support somebody through Clearing

Clearing is now closed. Details for 2027/28 Clearing entry will be published here closer to the time.

What is Clearing?

Clearing is the name of the process universities use to fill any available spaces on their courses. It is an exciting opportunity for students to get into a university and on a course that best suits them. Last year, over 70,000 UK students secured their university place through Clearing. 

Clearing is a great option if your child has: 

  • changed their mind about where or what they’d like to study 

  • not met the conditions of their offers 

  • not received any offers 

  • received better grades than predicted 

  • rejected all their offers 

  • applied after 30 June 

  • not applied through UCAS at all 

  • only just decided to go to university 

  • taken a year out/gap year and already has qualifications. 

Hear from real students

Discover how current Ravensbourne students secured their place in Clearing

Ravensbourne student being interviewed about their Clearing experience

How to secure your place through Clearing

Alexia and George joined Ravensbourne through Clearing and are taking full advantage of Ravensbourne's flexible study spaces and riverside views

Two students using a laptop in a workshop

Spaces that support dedicated, hands-on learning

Two students looking out to the river near Ravensbourne's campus

Ravensbourne students enjoying views across the Greenwich Peninsula

Students socialising on beanbags

Breakout spaces to study, collaborate and recharge

Aerial view of the O2 Arena with Canary Wharf in the background

Entertainment on your doorstep

How can you help?

1. Register your interest for one of our courses

2. Check our bursaries page to see if your child is eligible for help with study costs

3. Book a building tour or chat to our staff and students

If you and your child are curious about what it's like to study at Ravensbourne, our tailored building tours and friendly team are here to help.

4. Call our Clearing hotline and speak to our advisors

Need more support?

Drop our friendly team an email at [email protected]