Entry requirements for Clearing

We always consider the strength of our applicants’ portfolios as well as their grades and we therefore may make offers which are lower than our standard entry criteria.

This might be because some students, who were expected to achieve the necessary results, may have fallen slightly short due to mitigating circumstances or difficulties.

We regularly admit students with a tariff much higher than our standard entry requirement. And applicants who show potential but aren’t quite ready for a 3 year degree course may be offered a 4 year degree with an integrated foundation year which has a lower entry requirement.

We sometimes accept Clearing students with grades lower than our standard entry requirements depending on the number of places available. This is determined once A Level results have been received in August. The amount entry requirements may lower will depend on the qualifications achieved in a related subject area or the strength of a portfolio (where required).

Your portfolio

If you would like to apply for a course that requires a portfolio and you have earned at least 32 UCAS points from an art or design-related subject, we can consider your application without needing to see a portfolio.

If you haven't earned at least 32 UCAS points from an art or design-related subject, we may ask you to submit a portfolio for consideration with your application. Check out our blog on putting together a portfolio at short notice.

If we do request a portfolio, you can either upload this to an FTP like Dropbox or WeTransfer, or use an online platform like Flickr or Behance. 

Acting self-tape reviews

Did you know Acting students can get their audition tapes reviewed before they apply?

If you're looking to apply for Acting through Clearing you can submit your audition self-tapes for us to receive feedback from academics and speed up your application process.