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How do I get an offer in Clearing?

There are a number of ways you can apply for a course through Clearing at the University of Greater Manchester. You can apply through UCAS Hub, using our Offer Generator below, or by calling our admissions team on 0808 281 1111. Our Clearing line team will take your application over the phone and make you an official offer on the spot. The team will also support you through the enrolment process, to make it as easy as possible for you.

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Date	Event	Booking
Thursday 14th August 2025	Clearing drop-in (undergraduate only) - 10am – 2pm	Book your place
Friday 15th August 2025	Clearing drop-in (undergraduate only) - 12pm – 3pm	Book your place
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Instant Offer Generator

Our instant offer tool makes Clearing simple. Just provide a few details, see which courses match your UCAS points, and get an instant offer – all online. You can secure your place for this September in minutes. Don’t have your results yet? Give us a call on 0808 281 1111 and we’ll guide you through it.

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See common ways to achieve your UCAS points using different qualifications. The table below gives quick grade examples. You can check the full tariff calculator or our detailed guidance for more options. Use Add to include your choices in your form.

UCAS Points	A-Level / AVCE Example	BTEC Nationals Example	T Levels	IB Diploma / HL Example	Access to HE Example
32	1 A2 at C or 2 A2 at EE	Diploma PP or Subsidiary M	Pass (D/E core)	Diploma 24 pts	45 Level 3 credits at Pass
40	1 A2 at B or 2 A2 at DE	Diploma PPP or Subsidiary D	Pass (D/E core)	Diploma 24 pts	45 Level 3 credits at Pass
48	1 A2 at A or 2 A2 at DD	Diploma PPP or Subsidiary D	Pass (D/E core)	Diploma 24 pts	45 Level 3 credits at Pass
64	2 A2 at CC or 3 A2 at DDE	Diploma MPP or Subsidiary D + C	Pass (D/E core)	Diploma 24 pts	45 credits: 6D, 3M, 36P
88	2 A2 at AB or 3 A2 at CCD	Diploma MMM or Subsidiary D + B	Pass (C + core)	Diploma 24 pts	45 credits: 18D, 3M, 24P
96	2 A2 at AA or 3 A2 at CCC	Diploma MMM or Subsidiary D + A	Pass (C + core)	Diploma 24 pts	45 credits: 21D, 3M, 21P
104	2 A2 at A*A or 3 A2 at BCC	Diploma DMM	Merit	Diploma 25 pts	45 credits: 27D, 18P
112	2 A2 at AA or 3 A2 at BBC	Diploma DMM	Merit	Diploma 25 pts	45 credits: 30D, 15P
120	3 A2 at ABC or BBB	Diploma DDM	Merit	Diploma 26 pts	45 credits: 33D, 3M, 9P

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Essential Guide to Clearing

Confused about clearing? Don’t be - our team is here to help.

Find out all you need to know about applying during Clearing, and how our award-winning Student Services team can guide you through your journey to Higher Education.

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