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Sam Owen | 9 July, 2025

Welsh student Sam had his sights set on Sheffield, but an offer to study Software Engineering at Queen's prompted him to change direction completely - read his Clearing story below!

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Alex Owen | 7 July, 2025

History student Alex looks back on her experience of the Clearing call and moving to Belfast to study at Queen's.

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Ella Howard | 4 July, 2025

Politics, Philosophy and Economics student Ella discusses her Clearing journey and why she regards Queen's as her 'healing place' following results day.

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Anassa Olivia Coan | 2 July, 2025

GB student Anassa discusses her path to Queen's through Clearing; and how she quickly settled into life in Belfast.

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Staff writer | 27 June, 2025

When calling a university during the Clearing process, you can expect to be asked a variety of questions to assess your suitability for the available course. Here are some common questions you may encounter.

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Staff writer | 25 June, 2025

There are many reasons to go through Clearing. Perhaps you’ve chosen to decline your offers, or you missed out on your grades. No matter, Clearing has many options for you. Read our top tips for mastering the Clearing process below.

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Holly Anna Lennon | 23 June, 2025

MA English Literary Studies student Holly discusses her Clearing process and how her decisions led to a rewarding academic experience at Queen's.