University of Cumbria advice for students ahead of A-level results day

Trained staff and students are manning a University of Cumbria Clearing call centre that can be contacted via a dedicated hotline - 0808 1787 373. Applications can also be made online at www.cumbria.ac.uk/clearing.

Clearing is an annual process that sees students matched with available university places at institutions across the country, including at the University of Cumbria’s campuses in Ambleside, Carlisle, Lancaster and London.

Clearing opened this year on 5 July and will run until 21 October, with the process stepping up a gear from when A-level results are published.

Dispelling myths about Clearing, University of Cumbria recruitment teams understand there are many reasons why students seek a place this way. They can include:

• students who have yet to apply to university but are interested in starting a programme this autumn;
• those who did not receive any offers on their original UCAS application;
• those who do not meet the entry requirements for the conditional offers they’ve received ahead of A-level results day;
• students who have changed their mind about their original course or university and wish to find an alternative; and
• those who have achieved better grades than predicted.

University of Cumbria’s Dean for Student Success Signy Henderson, pictured, said: “Whatever your individual circumstances may be, our knowledgeable team of staff and students can provide tailored advice and guidance. We appreciate that A-level results day can be a stressful time, so we encourage any students with questions to give us a call or get in touch. We can discuss your situation and talk through the possibilities that are open to you. It is important to remember options are always available.

“Being a university serving our region and beyond, we’re proud to be working on new campuses for Carlisle and Barrow, the establishment of the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine, and to have been recognised recently for our outstanding employment outcomes for students, the vast majority of whom are in work or further study 15 months after their graduation.”

Programmes of study available at University of Cumbria include:

• Creative and media arts – animation and visual effects, film and television, games development
• Business and industry – international business management, criminology, forensic science, law, professional policing
• Education - teacher training and education; sport, coaching and physical education
• Health – nursing, midwifery, social work, physiotherapy, biomedical sciences, psychology
• Science and environment - animal conservation, forestry, woodland ecology, zoology, geography

Many offer an Integrated Foundation Year pathway option for those students who may not feel ready to embark on a full Level 6 degree/equivalent programme.

An enhanced student support package is available to all new and returning students to University of Cumbria, offering tailored benefits from wellbeing services to professional learning opportunities.

Also, guaranteed accommodation is offered to new students who accept a place at University of Cumbria and apply for accommodation at the institution by 30 August for its Lancaster and Carlisle campuses.

To find out more about the University of Cumbria through Clearing, students can apply online or call the hotline on 0808 1787 373 and speak to an advisor (or request a callback).

Before making contact, students are advised that they will need:

• Your results, including any A Levels, BTECs, or equivalent qualifications you have. Keep your GCSE results on hand too as details may be requested;
• Your UCAS ID number (if you've already applied via UCAS); and
• Your contact information.

The University of Cumbria Clearing call centre is open on the following dates and times:

• Thursday 15 August and Friday 16 August 2024 - open 8am-7pm
• Saturday 17 August 2024 – open 9am-4pm
• Sunday 18 August 2024 – open 11am-2pm
• Monday 19 August and Tuesday 20 August 2024 – open 9am-5pm

Open house events are also taking place on Saturday 17 August between 12noon and 3pm at the following University of Cumbria campus locations:

• Ambleside – Rydal Road
• Carlisle – Brampton Road
• Carlisle – Fusehill Street
• Lancaster – Bowerham Road

Full details can be found at www.cumbria.ac.uk/clearing.

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