Can I use clearing?

Who is clearing for?

Most people apply through clearing because they didn't get their predicted grades or they had a change of heart about going to university. 

You can also apply through clearing if:

• you have predicted grades but haven't received your results yet
• you’ve already accepted a place at another university or want to change courses at Sheffield Hallam
• you missed the UCAS deadline and haven’t already applied

Results and grades

Your clearing application will be assessed on your qualification results. But we’ll also take your other accreditations and experiences into account.

You can also apply through clearing if you haven’t received all your grades yet.

If we do make you an offer, it will be conditional on your results—a final decision will be made when your grades have been confirmed.

Holding a place

Did you know that you can apply through clearing even if you’re holding a place at another university?

If we offer you a place, make sure you wait until you receive your confirmation email. You’ll need to release yourself from your previous place on the UCAS Hub.

You will also need to inform Student Finance England that you have changed university.

International applicants

We are no longer able to accept applications from international undergraduate students for 2026.