How to apply through Clearing

How Clearing works at Essex

Whether you've already got your results or you're still waiting for them, you can apply to the University of Essex through Clearing today.

If you already have your results

• Start your application today
• We'll begin reviewing it straight away
• We'll be in contact with a decision or your next steps

If you're still waiting for your results

• Make a Clearing application today through Clearing Fast Track
• We'll review your application before results day
• If we're able to make you an offer, we'll automatically send it to you on results day
• If we need anything else, we'll contact you with the next steps

Clearing Fast Track – What You Need to Know

Our Clearing Fast Track scheme is designed to help you get a quicker decision once your results are out. Here’s how it works:

Who can apply?

• This scheme is open to UK-domiciled applicants.

• You’ll need to be taking one of the below qualifications with results released on Thursday 13 August:
  • A levels   
  • EPQ  
  • Core Maths   
  • BTEC qualifications (Extended Diploma, Diploma, Extended Certificate)  
  • T Levels   
  • Cambridge Technical qualifications   
  • Wales Advanced Skills Baccalaureate   
  • WJEC Level 3 Diploma   

Applying before results day

• When you fill out the Clearing application form, you can select that your results are still pending.
• You’ll be asked to tell us which qualifications you're taking and your subjects.
• If you're studying a qualification that isn’t listed on the form, you’ll need to come back and complete it once you have your results so we can process your application.

Interviews and auditions

• If your course requires an interview or audition, we may invite you before results day.
• If you’re successful, we may make you an offer based on your results.

What happens on results day?

• If we can access your results through UCAS, we’ll aim to send decisions (including offers where appropriate) by 09:00 on Thursday 13 August.
• If we can’t access your results directly, we’ll email you on the morning of results day to ask you to send them to us.
• We’ll review your results as soon as we receive them and confirm your outcome as quickly as possible.

Getting support on the day

• You’ll have access to a dedicated Fast Track phone line on results day if you want to talk things through or ask questions.

A few important things to know

• Fast Track is designed to speed things up, but it doesn’t guarantee an offer.
• All offers are still subject to meeting course requirements and availability of places.
• We may need to check and verify your results before confirming your place.

What do you need to make an application?

Before you start it's helpful to have:

• Your personal details and contact information
• Details of your qualifications and education to date
• The course(s) you'd like to apply for
• Your UCAS ID (if you have one)

Our simple application form takes less than ten minutes to complete.

What happens after you apply?

We'll keep you updated by email throughout your application.

• If we're able to make you an offer: We'll email you with everything you need to do next, including how to accept your place through UCAS if required.
• If your chosen course isn't available: We'll explain your options and, if possible, recommend a suitable alternative.
• If we need any more information: We'll email you with clear instructions so we can continue processing your application.