Clearing

Clearing at Cardiff Met

Clearing for 2026 entry is now closed.
From 2 July 2027, you can apply for a place on an undergraduate degree at Cardiff Metropolitan University through Clearing.

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Your Guide to Clearing

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What is Clearing?

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Is Clearing just for bad grades?

Clearing is quick

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Will I be different?

Is Clearing just "leftovers"?

My Clearing Experience

"For anyone who, like me, hadn’t decided on university early my advice is simple: apply. Whether you join through Clearing or as a first-choice student, your experience at Cardiff Met will be just as enriching and rewarding."

Heather Blackmore
Business & Management - BA (Hons)

Clearing, Cheering and Cardiff Met - with Stephanie and Holly

Stephanie came to Cardiff Met through Clearing after deciding at the last minute to go to university. Starting later than many of her course mates, she reflects on finding her place, changing course, building friendships and making the most of opportunities both inside and outside university.

Code by Day, Cheer by Night - with Phoebe and Holly

Phoebe came to Cardiff Met through Clearing after her original plans changed. She hadn’t planned to come to Cardiff but quickly fell in love with the city and made connections through cheerleading and her computer security course.

I fell in love with Cardiff - with Amanda and Holly

Amanda applied to Cardiff Met through Clearing. Initially overwhelmed, she reflects on navigating Clearing as an international student and how her journey led to falling in love with Cardiff and university life.