Apply online
If you have your exam results, you can apply for your chosen course in Clearing using our online form.
UK (Home) applicants
How to apply
If you're a Home (UK) applicant, you can apply for a full-time Clearing course online. Before applying you must have all of the relevant exam results, including required GCSEs.
Completing your application
- UCAS ID - if you have a UCAS Personal ID number, make sure you include it to speed up the process.
- Email address - we will contact you via email, so double check the email address you provide us and check your junk and spam folders regularly.
Selection criteria
Some courses have additional selection criteria, so check the entry section on the course page carefully.
- Interviews - we normally conduct interviews via Microsoft Teams. If you're invited to interview, we'll email you. We may not be able to offer alternative dates.
- Portfolio - we may ask you to provide a digital portfolio showing examples of your work to help us assess your application. We'll give you guidance about how to submit your portfolio when you apply through Clearing.
Accepting your offer
If we offer you a place, you must accept it within 7 days by selecting UWE Bristol and your course as your Clearing Choice in your UCAS Hub.
After Friday 8 August you will not be able to add a Clearing choice until 13:00 on Thursday 14 August.
International applicants
International students can also apply through one of our agents or representatives in your country or you can email us at international@uwe.ac.uk.
Part-time applicants
If your course is available to study part-time and has places available in Clearing, email admissions@uwe.ac.uk and we will send you a link to the application form.
Contact us
If you have any questions, contact our Applicant Experience Team:
- Tel: +44 (0)117 32 83333
- Email: admissions@uwe.ac.uk
For opening times visit Clearing enquiries.
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