Clearing: Frequently Asked Questions

The Clearing hotline opens in July, and our team are available Monday-Friday from 8.45am to 4.45pm, with extended hours around SQA results days.

In the meantime you can contact our Applicant Enquiry Team on 0800 027 1000 or ask@uws.ac.uk.

We will provide information on the courses available through Clearing in July 2026. Keep an eye on our website for the details.

Clearing opens on 2 July 2026 and runs until the end of September.  

You can apply straight away if you already have your qualifications.  

UWS course availability can fill up quickly, so get in touch as soon as you can.

• Search our clearing course vacancies to see what is available. 
• If you have all the results of your qualifications, get in touch with our Clearing team by  
• Calling our clearing hotline on 0800 027 100  
• Completing our UWS Clearing Form 
• Our Clearing team may be able to make you a clearing offer. 
• You’ll have some time to consider your offer, and we’ll give you a deadline to apply via UCAS. 
• We’ll provide you with details on how to complete the UCAS process. 
• Attend one of our Clearing Welcome Sessions on campus or online. 

Absolutely. Get in touch with our Clearing team and they can check your eligibility and talk you through the process.   

Yes, you will be able to complete our Clearing form once Clearing is open or call our team on 0800 027 1000.

If your results are better than expected and you now want to change universities and you are holding a firm unconditional place, you can release yourself into Clearing from 2 July 2026.

Use the ‘decline your place’ button in your application.

Only use this button if you no longer wish to take up your place at your firm choice, and you have spoken to your university or college and/or an adviser at your school/centre.

You can. As soon as you get your exam results you can use Clearing to find a place on a course that’s caught your attention and has vacancies available.

Just remember, you’ll still need to meet the Clearing entry requirements that apply.

If you’re 21 or over, then you’re classed as a mature student. You’ll still be able to apply to UWS through Clearing.   

You can call our admissions team on 0800 027 1000 or complete our UWS Clearing Form once Clearing is open.

UWS accepts a variety of qualifications, including HNC, HND and BTEC, as well as considering work-based learning and work experience for those who have been away from study for a longer period. Call us now on 0800 027 1000, or email ask@uws.ac.uk

Absolutely. We offer university on campus accommodation on our Ayr and Paisley campuses.