How does Clearing work?

Clearing is another chance to claim a place at London South Bank University by matching you with our unfilled places for September 2024.

Clearing may be for you if:

  • You are applying after 30th June.
  • You don’t want the places you've been offered.
  • You're unsure about university and didn’t apply.
  • You have changed your mind about the course you applied for.
  • You didn’t get into your university choices.
  • You didn’t get any offers when you first applied.

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Take our short quiz below and get a personalised step-by-step guide and priority updates to help you take full advantage of Clearing ahead of the queue.

Our courses

Our courses are designed with industry partners and include placements and work experience to give you a head start in the working world.

Chat with students

Find out about life and study at LSBU directly from our students, and get all of your questions answered – from life on campus to top student tips.

Applicant Hub

Your one-stop-shop for everything you need to know about life at LSBU.

Open Days

Come and find out what it’s really like to be a student at LSBU! Take a campus tour, meet our academics and students, get involved in subject workshops and explore the local area.

Accommodation

Details of our student residences, how to apply and off-site alternatives

Clearing timeline

Clearing 2024 starts on 5th July. Students who haven't met the entry requirements for their chosen courses, or haven't got an offer from a UK university, are automatically entered into Clearing.

You can't apply through Clearing until you have your exam results. However, you can sign up for our priority clearing package and get ahead of the queue.

  • Last chance to apply through general applications. UCAS Undergraduate applications received after 30 June are entered into Clearing.

  • Clearing opens. You can start to search for your course. We’ll invite you to access your priority package and ensure you are first in line to apply.

  • SQA results are published. Students in Scotland can now apply for their course via Clearing. The UCAS Hub will display a 'you are in Clearing' / 'Clearing has started' message.

  • A Level results are published. A Level students can now apply for their course via Clearing. The UCAS Hub will display a 'you are in Clearing' / 'Clearing has started' message.

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