Clearing 2026 is now open

If your grades are slightly below the requirements for your chosen course, we may still be able to accept your application, as we can be more flexible on some courses.

But please note that no medicine courses are available in Clearing.

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    Check our course vacancies list

    You can now check our course vacancies list to see what's available in Clearing, check the entry requirements and, if you have your results, make an application.

Stay informed with Clearing updates

If you don't have your results, you can still register your details and be the first to know when our vacancies are published for A level results day. You'll also receive updates on Clearing events, key dates and application advice.

Register for Clearing updates

Accommodation guarantee

Students are guaranteed accommodation when applying through Clearing. Submit your accommodation application by Monday 17 August, 5pm UK time to secure a place in halls.

Places are assigned on a first come, first served basis. Terms and Conditions apply.

Talk to our Clearing hotline

We'll be opening our Clearing hotline around A level results day on 13 August 2026. The lines will be open on:

  • Thursday 13 August from 8am to 9pm
  • Friday 14 August from 8am to 6pm

All opening hours are on UK time. We'll publish more details, including a telephone number on this page shortly before then.


In the meantime, if you have any concerns or queries please email our admissions team through admissions@southampton.ac.uk or phone through +44 (0)23 8059 4732.

Clearing 2026 events

If you receive an offer to study with us through Clearing, you'll have the opportunity to attend:

  • a virtual Clearing offer holder event on 14 August
  • an on campus Clearing open day on 15 August

We'll contact you with more details about these events over email shortly after you've received your offer.

Learn more about Clearing

If you're planning ahead, researching your options or want to learn more you can take a look at the information on these pages.

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Find out about student life, accommodation and open days at Southampton. You can also chat to our current students using the UniBuddy app. 

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