Clearing 2024: Your guide to securing a place at GBS
Results Day is just around the corner, and for some, it might not bring the news they were hoping for. Don't worry though, Clearing is here to help! And if you're considering a higher education institution that offers a welcoming environment, flexible programmes, and a strong focus on career support, GBS is the perfect place for you.
Global Banking School’s (GBS) guide to "Clearing 2024” will help you understand what clearing is, how to apply and when to do so, so you can make the most of this opportunity. Clearing 2024 is a crucial opportunity for students in the UK to secure a place in higher education. This guide provides an overview of the Clearing process, key dates and essential steps for prospective students considering GBS.
What is Clearing?
Clearing is a process that allows higher education institutions to fill any remaining places on their courses. It's open to students who applied for an undergraduate course through Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) but haven't received any offers. Clearing provides a second chance to students without offers to pursue their higher education ambitions. It's a dynamic system where you can search for courses that still have vacancies and apply directly to the higher education institutions.
Can I use Clearing 2024?
If you are looking to secure a spot on a new course, Clearing could be the perfect solution.It is available to students who:
- are applying after the main deadline of 30 June
- have paid the £27 multiple-choice application fee
- didn't receive any offers or didn't meet the conditions of your offers
- didn't get the grades needed for chosen course
- decided to change mind about course or institution
- finished A-levels or equivalent qualifications earlier than expected
- declined your firm place using the 'decline my place' button in the application
Key Dates for Clearing 2024
Clearing Opens: 5 July 2024
A-Level Results Day: 15 August 2024
Clearing Closes: 21 October 2024
How Clearing Works?
Check your UCAS Track: Log into your UCAS Track account. You'll see a Clearing tab if you're eligible.
Search for courses: Use the UCAS website or app to search for courses in Clearing. You can filter by subject, location, and entry requirements. Remember to check out GBS courses!
Contact GBS: Once you've found a course that interests you at GBS, contact us directly to discuss your application. Have your UCAS ID and results ready.
Make an application: We'll let you know if we can offer you a place. If we do, you'll accept the offer through UCAS Track.
Confirm your place: After accepting, confirm your place with GBS, usually by attending an enrolment event.
Applying for a Clearing course at GBS?
The useful table below shows you how easily you can apply online for a course at GBS.
Alternatively, you can call our Clearing hotline at +44 (0)20 8092 9440 to get more information about our available Clearing courses.
Courses available for Clearing 2024 with our partnerships:
Why GBS is an ideal choice?
At GBS, we offer world-class education and training. Our curriculum is carefully crafted in consultation with industry experts, so that you acquire practical knowledge and skills that are highly relevant to the ever-evolving global sector. GBS boasts experienced faculty members who bring real-world expertise and insights into the classroom, enriching your learning experience. Additionally, you’ll benefit from numerous networking opportunities with professionals, alumni and industry leaders, allowing you to build valuable connections for your future careers.
Here are some factors that makes GBS an ideal choice:
A wide range of courses: Explore our Clearing vacancies across various subjects, including business, technology, creative arts, and more.
Experienced advisors: Our dedicated advisors are here to answer your questions, discuss your options, and guide you through the Clearing process.
Convenient locations: Our campuses in London, Birmingham, Leeds, and Manchester provide easy access for students throughout the UK.
Flexible entry requirements: We understand that your path to higher education institution might not be linear. We offer a range of entry requirements, including work experience and other qualifications, to ensure you have the opportunity to succeed.
Strong career support: GBS UK is dedicated to helping you launch your career. We provide career workshops, networking events, and internship opportunities to give you a head start.
Global recognition: Our qualifications are recognised worldwide, opening doors to exciting career opportunities both in the UK and abroad.
Whether you are a recent graduate or an aspiring professional seeking a career change, GBS welcomes you to explore our courses and take the next step towards a successful and fulfilling future.
Dial our Clearing hotline at +44 (0)20 8092 9440 to gain further insights into the Clearing process.
Tips for success in Clearing
Prepare in advance
Familiarise yourself with the Clearing process and UCAS Track before Results Day. Have a list of higher education institutions and courses you're interested in, including GBS UK options.
Be ready to act
Clearing is fast-paced. Be prepared to contact higher education institutions quickly and have your results ready.
Be flexible
Be open to considering courses or institutions you may not have initially considered.
Contact GBS UK directly
Don't rely solely on UCAS Track. Reach out to us directly to express your interest and discuss your options.
Highlight your skills
Be prepared to discuss your qualifications, experience, and skills to demonstrate why you're a good fit for the course.
Understanding your clearing matches
On your UCAS Track, you might see different Clearing matches:
"You can add Clearing choices": This means you are eligible for Clearing and can search for courses and apply.
"Clearing choices available": This indicates that the higher education institution has a Clearing vacancy for a course you're interested in.
"You've been matched": This means the higher education institution has made you an offer through Clearing, which you can accept or decline.
What's new for Clearing 2024?
Clearing Plus: This new UCAS service can help match you with courses that might be a good fit, based on your interests and qualifications. Make sure to explore the Clearing Plus options and see if GBS UK is a match for you!
Additional Information: UCAS has updated its Clearing resources with more information on self-release, adding Clearing choices, and the process after you receive your results.
Remember: Clearing is a great opportunity to find a place at a higher education institution that suits your aspirations and helps you reach your educational goals. GBS UK is here to support you every step of the way.
Don't let Results Day define your future. Embrace the possibilities of Clearing 2024 and discover your future at GBS UK!
FAQs about Clearing 2024
To explore available courses through UCAS Clearing, you should log into your UCAS account or set one up if you don't have one yet.
You can access listings of numerous courses offered by nearly every higher education institution participating in Clearing.
Once you find a course of interest, you should directly contact the institution to inquire about the possibility of being accepted. To know more about Clearing in GBS, call our hotline number at +44 (0)20 8092 9440.
It is important to note that when reaching out to a higher institution, you should have essential information ready, including your UCAS personal ID number, Clearing number, email address and phone number. You will also need to provide your A-level or equivalent qualifications, like BTECs and relevant GCSE results.
If your exam results do not meet the requirements of the conditional offer you expected, you will automatically be entered into Clearing on results day, unless the higher education institution has already confirmed your place.
If the educational institution agrees to consider you for the course, you should add the Clearing choice to your application, making it official.
In the event of receiving multiple Clearing offers over the phone or email, you should take the time to consider the best option. Making a hasty decision is not recommended. You can visit educational institution websites or follow up with a call to get more information about opportunities to visit, available accommodations for Clearing applicants and other relevant details.
For more information about Clearing 2024, you can find details on the UCAS website under "Clearing."
- Go to the 'Your choices' section of the UCAS application.
- Click on 'Add Clearing choice'.
- Only add a higher education institution as a Clearing choice if you have already been in contact with the institution and the institution has indicated that you can offer a place for the discussed course.
- If you are certain about the course and the institution and want to enter through Clearing 2024, you should click on 'Add Clearing choice'.
- Provide the required details of the course, including the correct title and course code, along with the name and UCAS code of the education institution.
- Keep in mind that only one Clearing choice can be added at a time and adding a specific course and institution means that you will be accepting that Clearing offer.
- If the education institution confirms the place, it will be shown as an acceptance on your 'choices' page in the UCAS application.
- If the higher education institution does not confirm the Clearing place, you can then add another Clearing choice.
If you have a firm offer from an institution but wish to apply to a different course or education institution, you have the option to self-release from the offer and enter Clearing. Before taking this step, it's essential to be completely certain that you have a verbal offer from another institution and genuinely intend to enter Clearing. To proceed, you should log into your UCAS Hub account and click on 'decline my place' next to the course you want to be released from.
Clearing Plus is a service specifically designed to assist you in reviewing your higher education institution choices. It works by matching you to alternative courses that you might be interested in and facilitating direct communication with the respective higher education institutions. This valuable service is intended to help you manage the process of Clearing 2024.
After completing the A-level exams, if you have received conditional offers for admission, you can check your UCAS application status on A-level Results Day.
To find out if you have secured a place, you should look for the status "firmly accepted" on your application. The status will indicate whether the place is at your firm choice or insurance choice institution, along with the specific course you have been accepted onto.
If you didn't achieve the grades you were aiming for and couldn't secure a place in your firm or insurance choice, you will automatically be placed into Clearing. The application status will indicate that you are in Clearing and provide you with a Clearing number.
You can begin searching for available Clearing places once you’ve received your clearing number. The UCAS website will display courses with available Clearing vacancies, and you should get in touch with the higher education institutions directly to discuss your options. Before adding an institution as your Clearing choice, it is essential to speak to the education institution first.
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