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Use our course finder to search degree programmes available in Clearing based on your residency
What is Clearing?
Clearing
Every year, around 10% of students get into university through Clearing and it can help applicants without a place to find suitable vacancies on higher education courses.
Adjustment
Adjustment gives students who have done better than expected a short time to reconsider where and what they study, while having the security of holding on to their unconditional firm offer.
Self-release
UCAS self-release tool enables you to release yourself into Clearing in order to take up an offer from another university.
Clearing Plus
UCAS Clearing Plus tool allows you to be matched to appropriate course(s) at other universities that still have availability. This will show you where you can potentially secure your place at university.
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Live events
To give you a better understanding of Heriot-Watt’s Clearing experience, we are running a number of live events in the lead up to Results Day.
Join one of our live webinars detailed below.
| Date and time | Event | How to join |
|---|---|---|
| Thurs 29 July at 15.00 | Intro to HWU Your opportunity to find out more about who we are. Come along to hear all about our campuses, degree programmes and student life! |
Join the 29 July webinar |
| Tues 3 August at 15.00 | Be Clearing Ready! Clearing is a great opportunity for many students. Join us to learn more and find out how you can make the most of it. |
Join the 3 August webinar |
| Wed 4 August at 15.00 | Intro to HWU | Join the 4 August webinar |
| Thurs 5 August at 15.00 | Be Clearing Ready! | Join the 5 August webinar |
| Tues 10 August at 15.00 | Heriot-Watt student life Your chance to ask questions to a group of our current students. Come along to get a real feel for what it’s like to be part of the Heriot-Watt community. |
Join the 10 August webinar |
| Wed 11 August at 15.00 | Heriot-Watt student life | Join the 11 August webinar |
Why choose Heriot-Watt?
Top UK Ranking
23rd in the UK and 4th in Scotland
Complete University Guide 2022
1st in Scotland
1st in Scotland for graduate salaries six months after graduation
Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020
Employability
95% of our graduates are in employment or further study within six months of graduation
Destination of Leavers of HE Survey 2016/17
Contact Us
If you need to get in touch with Heriot-Watt, we have a dedicated team ready to speak to you.
Our Clearing helpline phone number is +44 (0)131 322 3222
| Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 5 July – 9 August 2021 (Mon – Fri) | 09.00 – 17.00 | Open for Clearing 2021 |
| Tue 10 August | 07.00 – 19.00 | Highers and A-Level Results Day |
| Wed 11 August | 08.00 – 18.00 | |
| Thu 12 + Fri 13 August | 09.00 – 18.00 | |
| Sat 14 + Sun 15 August | 10.00 – 16.00 | |
| Mon 16 August | 09.00 – 18.00 | |
| 17 – 30 August 2021 (Mon – Fri) | 09.00 – 17.00 | All enquiries |
Flexible study options
Scottish degree programmes are designed to include four years of study. However, at Heriot-Watt University many students have the opportunity to complete their honours degree over three years.
Depending on your exam results, you have the option to start your degree in Year 1 or Year 2. You might want to check out how to apply as we also provide an application checklist which will help you through the process.
Year 1
If you have a Year 1 offer and your results were better than expected - well done! You could opt to start in Year 2 and accelerate your degree.
You will still be able to experience all the fun of being a fresher! Students who enter in Year 2 are also eligible for our accommodation guaranteed (remember to apply by 12:00 (BST) on 24 August 2021) and you complete your degree in three years.
Year 2
If you have a Year 2 offer from us and your results weren’t as good as you expected, don’t worry! If you meet entry requirements, you will automatically be considered for a Year 1 offer from us.
No retakes are required and, for students from England, Wales, Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland, thanks to a foundation bursary you pay the same tuition fees as you would for a three year degree.
Further information
We Are Ready
We are here helping you stay safe, study safe, live safe and travel safe, whether you are joining us locally or from further afield.
Accommodation
Living on campus is a great way to meet others. We have a range of student accommodation conveniently located within easy reach of teaching facilities.
Virtual tours
While you can’t visit us in person right now, use our virtual tours to explore our campuses and see our facilities.
Scholarships and bursaries
Funding your studies is an important consideration, which is why we offer a range of scholarships and bursaries that you do not need to repay.