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Year: 2025

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What is Clearing?

Clearing is your chance to secure a place at university after the main UCAS deadline has passed. If you are offered a place through Clearing, you can still start uni this September.  Most universities offer places through Clearing across a […]

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What is Clearing really like?

By Sophie Ball   I’ll be honest, Clearing wasn’t part of my original plan when I started to think about university. Like many students, I had a vision of how results day would go and what would come next. I […]

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What is a foundation year?

A foundation year might be the perfect first step for you if you’re thinking about university, but not quite ready for a full degree course. A foundation year gives you an extra year to build your skills, grow your confidence, […]

Student Suzanne on campus
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How to write a personal statement

Writing a personal statement might seem daunting, but it’s about telling your story. Universities aren’t looking for perfect students. They’re looking for real people with passion, purpose, and potential. So, here are my top tips to help you write a […]

Amy Williams
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Should I convert?

Should I convert? Conversion: the act or process of changing something into a different state or form; synonyms include changeover, metamorphosis, transfiguration and transformation. Or more simply put … a postgraduate (PG) conversion course at Teesside is an opportunity to […]