It's that time of year when many people are waiting for their exam results and will be keen to find out where they're heading off to university. I can't believe it's five years since I was in that position, it seems to have absolutely flown by. I had the pleasure of attending Northumbria Uni, in Newcastle, studying Geography BSc (Hons) for three years until I graduated back in 2015. Even though it's been a couple of years since I finished, I still feel like I've only just left. Different universities will often have a dedicated clearing web page, such as the Northumbria University Clearing Page and a clearing app that you can use to keep up to date in the run up to, and on results day. To download Northumbria's clearing app, just search 'Clearing Guide 2017' in the App Store. Personally, I found that being at uni was one of the best life experiences I could have as it put me in a more independent position where I had to 'fend for myself'' as it were. Having time to reflect on my time there has been good, as when I look back now I realise I managed to grow as a person and gained so many useful skills that I now use in my graduate role.
Northumbria University is based in the heart of Newcastle which I found to be great for going into the city centre. My course had a mix of lectures, seminars, tutorials and practical based sessions. I found the content really interesting and the different assignments actually helped me to learn key knowledge and skills. There were a number of field trips as part of this course ranging from a weekend in Berwick Upon Tweed, in Northumberland, to a week in Tenerife. I found the uni gym super handy as it was located next to all of the other buildings so I could go in-between lectures. It's worth checking out as they have loads of equipment and a range of membership options to suit different needs and budgets. For accommodation, I opted for Glenamara House which was a 7-room flat with two communal bathrooms, sinks in each room, and a communal kitchen. This was a good middle ground between price and location and was perfect for the first year with new flatmates. Like all the uni's accommodation, it's within walking distance of the campus and they guarantee all new students accommodation, including those going through Clearing.
Newcastle is known for having great nightlife as there are so many venues and events, you should never be short of choice for a night out. If you fancy exploring the city at other times of day it's worth heading down to the quayside as it has some nice views and looks particularly photogenic at night as you can see above. If you think you could see yourself at Northumbria University, this info below should help you understand the everything about clearing.
Eligibility for Clearing Process
You don't hold any offers, either firm or insurance, from your initial UCAS applications.
You applied after 30th June.
You do not have a confirmed place from your firm or insurance course.
Have declined all of your choices or been declined by default.
Have not withdrawn your application.
Have paid the full application fee of £23.
If you have only made a single choice on your original application, you can pay £11 to apply to other uni's through clearing. A Clearing Number will automatically be given to you by UCAS if you are eligible, just use your UCAS Track account.
Getting Yourself Accommodation
If you are worried about getting a place to live when going through clearing then don't worry, Northumbria Uni will guarantee you accommodation for all first-year students. They have over 5000 bedrooms in a mix of residence types including both budget friendly and en suite options which are all nice and close to the campus. The uni works with referral partners to make sure every student that comes through clearing will have a somewhere to live arranged for them.
Applying Through Clearing
The only way to apply to Northumbria through clearing is to call their Clearing Helpline on: 0800 085 1085. A few things to know before you ring up:
You must call up yourself, unfortunately, it can't be your friends or family ringing on your behalf.
Have your UCAS personal ID number and Clearing number to hand.
Know the UCAS code and title for the course you want to apply for.
Have your qualification details ready, including your GCSE's and others.
Be prepared to talk to the admissions tutor about why you are choosing your course.
Have a pen and paper by your side to write down any important details.
Have some questions that you may want to ask to help you make the decision.
I hope that this post has made it a bit easier to understand the process around clearing and made you think about checking out the options for Northumbria Uni. I've done a few other posts in my Uni Series which could be useful for those of you either thinking about or already in uni. Good luck to those of you getting your results on Thursday!
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