University of Derby Clearing

Clearing offers a fantastic opportunity for all students to find a university course. Whether you're still considering your next steps, changed your mind about where or what to study or are waiting to see how your exams go, the University of Derby is here to support you through this exciting next chapter.

The University of Derby is Top 25 in the UK for overall student satisfaction in the Complete University Guide 2026, with seven subject areas ranked in the Top 10 for student satisfaction. Choose a degree that takes you further with our career-focused courses that are built around real-world experience, practical skills and industry insights. With our close links to local and global employers, you'll live it, not just learn it. Every course offers the chance to take a placement year, giving you a head start and valuable professional contacts before you even graduate.

Clearing is now open, which means you can contact us today to receive a provisional offer to study at the University of Derby this September. Our Clearing experts will chat to you about your hopes and dreams for the future and guide you towards your perfect course.

Take away any stresses of Results Day by calling us on 0333 733 4180 or by completing an online form. Your story may start in Derby, but what comes next can take you on an incredible adventure around the world.

Choose ambition. Choose opportunity. Choose to transform your future at the University of Derby.

We know that Results Day can be a complete whirlwind but, with our step-by-step guide, it doesn't need to be. There are two main routes to Clearing, depending on what stage you're at in your journey.

If you've already applied through UCAS and have a UCAS account

Step one: Gather your A Level results, as well as your GCSEs or equivalent Level 2 qualifications.

Step two: Call us on 0333 733 4180 to talk through your options with one of our experienced advisors. We always aim to make an offer, and if we do, we'll email you the details of this offer so you can check that you're happy with everything. Make sure you provide us with an email address to an inbox that you check regularly.

Step three: If you've checked the details in your email and are happy to proceed, log into the UCAS hub and add your Clearing choice to accept your offer.

If you haven't applied through UCAS and don't yet have a UCAS account

Steps one and two are the same as above – gather your results and give us a call on 0333 733 4180 to receive your provisional offer.

Step three: You'll need to create a UCAS account. Once you've done this, you can add the University of Derby as your Clearing choice to accept your offer.
The other option is to make a direct application using our online portal. On the portal, select the course you've received your offer for and then follow the instructions to complete your application. Please remember to attach proof of your qualifications when you apply to avoid any delays.

We know that everyone's journey to university is different, but that's what makes Clearing so great – it's flexible and means you're in control.

We've put together a few scenarios to help you understand what comes next, wherever you currently are in your journey.

You got the results you wanted

If Derby is your firm choice, log in to your UCAS account for information about your offer and to see any further instructions.

If Derby is your insurance choice, but you would like to come here instead of going to your firm choice, please contact your firm choice and ask to be released. You can then get in touch with us, and we'll help you to change your application to Derby.

You didn't get the results you wanted

Don't worry! The first thing to do is to check UCAS to see if you've still been accepted onto your chosen course. If you have, that's great news, we'll send you joining instructions via email.

If you've not been accepted, contact us on 0333 733 4180 to discuss your options with a member of our Clearing team – we may be able to make you a verbal offer on the spot. We'll then talk you through how to secure student finance and accommodation, if required.

You'd like to change your course

No problem, contact our Admissions team on 0133 259 4111 with the details. They will consider your request and process the change as soon as possible.

You'd like to defer your entry

If you already have an offer of a place, you can make a request to defer your place. Our Admissions team will ask why you want to defer; we will then consider your request and inform you of our decision.

Clearing hotline: 0333 733 4180

Admissions: 0133 259 4111