Your Guide to Clearing - English Literature and History

Grace Simpson
English Literature and History, BA.

"Choosing your future university can be a stressful time. Remember to breathe and realise that you do have lots of choices. Speaking from experience, if you come to Swansea University through Clearing, you’ll be welcomed with open arms.”

Student, Grace Simpson

My Clearing Experience

I decided that I would enter Clearing before exam results day. Over the summer I had had time to reflect and know that I wanted to be able to change my university choices. I chose Swansea University based on a positive experience I’d had when visiting for an open day.

My Studies

The joint honours degree in E nglish Literature and History, enabled me to combine my two favourite subjects, while being able to study across a wide range of interesting modules and topics. I have been able to tailor my module choices and assignments to my own interests as well as exploring new texts and topics.

Modules I have enjoyed this year include: Making History, Medieval Europe, The Past in its Place (Fieldtrip module), English Essentials, The Stage Play World and Literature and Society in Medieval Europe. The staff are helpful from my personal tutor to the library staff. Everyone at the university wants you to succeed.

Extracurricular Activities

I joined the History Society, which has enabled me to meet so many more people beyond my classmates. I have also taken up archery, which I love and am now part of a supporting team to shoot with.

Why Choose Swansea

The university is amazing, aside from my lectures, I love the university’s Richard Burton Archives and the fact that I can study right next to the beautiful Botanical Gardens. My first Year at Swansea University was amazing. I’ve had some amazing experiences; the location is great, and I’ve made so many friends. I’m looking forward to continuing my Swansea University journey.

Guide to Clearing

You may not have got the results you were hoping for, or maybe you have had a last minute change of heart about your future, but this doesn’t mean you can’t still study at university this autumn. We are here to help, and will provide you with the knowledge you need to secure your place at university through Clearing.

Clearing FAQs

To help you take some of the stress out of Clearing, here are some frequently asked questions and additional information to help you prepare for Clearing and make the best out of the process.

1. What is Clearing?

Clearing is the last stage of the UCAS application process. It provides a second chance for those who perhaps didn’t get the grades they were hoping for, or have changed their mind about what they would like to study.

It is also an opportunity for those who have done better than they thought they would, who can upgrade their university place, through a process called adjustment. Both processes could give you a chance to find the best course for you.

Lots of universities make places available during Clearing, so there is still an opportunity for you to enter into your dream career. You are not alone as around 17,000 students found their place at university through Clearing last year.

2. What courses are available via Clearing?

There are a wide range of courses that will offer places via Clearing. This incudes many innovative and exciting degree programs provided within Swansea University's School of Culture and Communication.

Find out more by viewing our course pages:

American Studies
English Language, TESOL, Applied Linguistics
English Literature, Creative Writing
History
Media, Communications, Journalism and PR
Modern Languages, Translation, and Interpreting
Welsh

3. Where Do I Start?

Do your research. Choosing a university to study at is a big decision, and should be considered carefully. Research alternative institutions that you may have not considered before, check out their websites and online content, and see if the local area is the right for you.

If you’d like more information on Swansea, have a look at our Virtual Tour or chat with our students.

4. When You Are Ready, Register Your Interest

There’s no harm in getting in touch with universities before results day – they may well be able to provide you with useful information to help make your decision easier. If you are contemplating Swansea, register your interest or use the form below, and we’ll be in touch.

5. What Happens Next?

Once you have done your research, made a list of alternative choices, and registered your interest, you will need to sit tight until results day. If you didn’t get the results you hoped for, and have registered with us, then we will be in touch, or you could call us if you prefer. Find out more on our Swansea University Clearing page.

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