UCAS Clearing Advice for Parents and Guardians

For 2025 entry, UCAS Clearing officially opened on the 5th of July 2025. For more important dates to consider, view our simple Clearing Process Guide. 

You can explore our available courses on our Clearing Hub then, if they have their results, they can continue to our NU Clearing Form to find out if they are eligible for an offer. 

If someone is waiting on their results, they may want to get a feel for Northumbria, to decide if it feels right for them. They can do this by taking virtual tours, finding us on social media, and hearing from our students. They can also become a Northumbria Clearing VIP, to unlock exclusive content and early access to key opportunities. 

On Results Day, if someone does want to apply through Clearing, they can call our Hotline on 0800 085 1085. When calling Northumbria, they will need their UCAS number, Clearing number, and details about their qualifications. 

You may wish to encourage them to prepare what they want to say, writing down any questions they may have, and have a pen and paper ready for taking notes. 

We are happy to speak to parents/carers on the Clearing hotline to offer advice and guidance, though we can't discuss personal details or provide an offer without consent of the individual. 

If the individual provides consent beforehand (or have a nominated contact listed on their UCAS form), we can speak to others on their behalf, however, they may be required to confirm any personal details throughout the call. 

Alternatively, they can provide consent in advance, via email, to allow us to discuss their clearing application with a nominated contact. The individual can do this at bc.ad.clearing@northumbria.ac.uk.

If someone is unable to call, they can use our Northumbria Clearing Form to apply for a place. 

We have a useful guide on making changes to your Student Finance after Confirmation and Clearing. 

Students who have secured a place at university through Clearing will be eligible for the same student loans (tuition fee and student maintenance loan) as other students, and the interest rates are the same. 

We have lots of useful information available on the accommodation website and clearing-specific accommodation FAQs can be found on the Clearing FAQs webpage. 

We understand that there may be factors that make your child or someone you care for reconsider their options. It is possible for them to change their mind after accepting a Clearing offer - advice can be found on the Offer Holder Information webpage. 

We offer the same range of support services to all students, regardless of how they joined. This includes academic advice, wellbeing and mental health support, careers services, disability support, and financial guidance. Your child or someone you care for will have full access to all resources available to help them thrive. 

After accepting, your child they can visit our Next Steps Checklist, equipped with all things to consider before enrolling at Northumbria.

For many, it's a transformative experience offering personal growth, career opportunities, and valuable education, providing to be a worthwhile investment in their future. Find out more about where a degree can take your child from our Alumni Community. 

Named Modern University of the Year 2025, now has never been a better time to study with us. You can find out more about Northumbria University's bold 2030 strategic ambitions, which aims to enable people from all background to succeed. 

Should you require further information about Clearing and Confirmation, please visit Northumbria's guide to UCAS Clearing and Confirmation 2025.