Clearing

Clearing provides an opportunity for you to explore your university options if you haven't secured a place. It is open to UK, EU and international students.

Clearing opens on 5 July 2025 and runs through to the end of September, you can apply for a course using Clearing if you are not already holding an offer from a university or college, and the course still has places available.

You can use Clearing if:

  • You’re applying after 30 June
  • You applied through UCAS but aren't holding any offers, or none that you wanted to accept
  • You've changed your mind about your choice of university or course
  • You didn’t meet the conditions of your offers or your results are better than expected
  • You’ve declined your firm place using the ‘decline my place’ button in UCAS Track

Take a look at our undergraduate courses

How to apply for Clearing courses

First of all you will need to decide what courses you are interested in. You can find all our courses on the UCAS website.

Make sure you have received your exam results and that they meet the entry requirements for the chosen course. Then contact our admissions team to discuss your application. You will need to register and make an application through UCAS.

If you’re offered a place by the University, you will need to login to your UCAS Hub account and confirm your offer.

What is coming through Clearing like?

RAU students share their experiences of coming to the University through Clearing.

"Love the family atmosphere you get from a small campus university - it's like you know everyone!"

Robyn Hogg, Graduate

Take a look around our campus

See the campus for yourself by using your track-pad to navigate around this video.

 

 

Undergraduate courses

Choose from over 20 undergraduate courses across a range of subjects.

Why choose the Royal Agricultural University

Read what makes the RAU special and a great place to study.

Tour of the accommodation

Take a look at the different types of accommodation we have

Students talk about joining through Clearing

Read about the experiences of three of our students who joined through Clearing.

Agriculture, Food and the Environment

Whether you aspire to become an agricultural entrepreneur, a farm manager, advisor, consultant, or scientist, you will benefit from both hands-on practical experience and in-depth technical knowledge.

Business and Entrepreneurship

If you are an aspiring entrepreneur or keen on developing a successful career in business or agribusiness, we will support you to achieve just that.

Equine Management & Science

Become an employable and dynamic graduate with a degree that delivers a blend of equine science and business, along with agriculture-based subject matter.

Land and Property

Join a powerful network of graduates who have gone on to work around the world and at major organisations.

The Environment

Gain practical and leadership skills as well as necessary knowledge and understanding to manage countryside, wildlife, and rural heritage sites.

More Clearing information

UCAS Clearing help and guidance

Why Cirencester?

At the Royal Agricultural University, you are perfectly situated to explore everything the South West has to offer

Accommodation

Find your home from home, either on campus or as part of the wider community of Cirencester. Whatever your budget and your preferences, we’ll help you fit in.