Guide to Clearing: BTEC

BTEC Guide to Clearing

BTECs are a great foundation when applying to University, and we warmly welcome applicants with BTEC qualifications to make an application through clearing to study with us. Your practical skills and experience are highly valued and will be well-suited to many of our courses. If you haven’t yet secured a university place, Clearing can offer you the opportunity to find the right course and university. 

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What is Clearing?

Applying through Clearing with BTECs: Top Tips from UWTSD

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Prepare early for your BTEC results 

BTEC National results are released on the same day as A Levels, however you may have received some of your BTEC results earlier. Here’s what you can do to start preparing early for the Clearing process:

  • Research Courses: Explore potential courses and universities. UWTSD has a wide range of programmes that might interest you, have a look at our courses and find the course that appeals to you and your goals. 
  • Check Entry Requirements: When you are researching courses, make sure you check the entry requirements, you can find this information on the course. Knowing the entry requirements for your chosen course will help you be ready for results day. 

Register Your Interest

Once you have completed your search for possible options in clearing, register your interest with us, let us know what interests you and we will keep in touch and let you know about opportunities open to you with us in Clearing. 

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Our Clearing Hotline is Open

Call our Clearing Hotline today to get Clearing, Results Day and Course advice.

Get organised

If you are exploring your options through Clearing, once you have your results it is important that you are organised and have key information you will need to make an application to hand, so get organised.

When making a Clearing application you will need: 

  1. Your BTEC Results (and any other qualifications like A Levels because you can apply with these too). 
  2. Your UCAS number (if you have one).
  3. The course code for the course you are interested in, you can find this on UCAS or on our course pages.
  4. Your chosen University’s Institution code (ours it T80)
  5. Any other personal information such as email address, telephone number, and your home address.

Having all your key information to hand will help ensure that your Clearing experience is streamlined and stress free. 

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Be flexible

Although, entry requirements vary by course, your BTEC qualifications will prepare you well for a wide range of undergraduate courses. Consider what elements of your BTEC studies you enjoyed the most and think about your long term career goals to help to find the right course for you in Clearing. Be flexible. You may want to consider alternative courses to your original choice? 

Remember, that you can also combine your BTEC qualifications with other qualifications that you may also have, such as A-Levels, to meet the entry requirements for undergraduate programmes at UWTSD. This flexibility ensures you can present the strongest possible application.

Talk to our Clearing team, who will help you understand different course options and guide you through finding the best course to suit you. 

Make the most of support and advice to make the right Clearing choice for you

We understand that applying through Clearing can be overwhelming, but UWTSD is here to support you every step of the way. Whether you choose to call us, email or attend one of our clearing open days, make sure you make the most of the advice that is open to you and there are 3 big things to think about that our dedicated teams are on hand to help with: 

01
Course Guidance: Our teams can help you find the right course based on your qualifications and interests.
02
Financial Advice: Get practical advice on student finance, including tuition fees, scholarships, and loans.
03
Accommodation Assistance: We'll assist you in finding suitable accommodation to ensure you have a comfortable and convenient place to live during your studies.

Once you have your clearing offer, attending one of our Clearing Open Days will give you the opportunity to get a feel for student life at UWTSD and ask the key questions so you know you are making the right choice for you and your goals. 

Final thoughts 

Clearing is an excellent opportunity to secure a place in a university course that matches with your aspirations. With your BTEC qualifications, you have a strong practical foundation that can open many doors at UWTSD. 

Start your journey today by researching your options, registering your interest, and taking proactive steps to secure your future. Call our Clearing Hotline at 0300 323 1828 or explore our website for more information.

Good luck, and we look forward to welcoming you to UWTSD.

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BTEC qualifications

Applying to Uni with BTECs

  • The most common types of BTEC qualifications include: 

    • BTEC Extended Diploma, equivalent to 3 A Levels
    • BTEC Diploma, equivalent to 2 A Levels
    • BTEC Foundation Diploma, equivalent to 1.5 A Levels
    • BTEC Extended Certificate, equivalent to 1 A Level
    • BTEC Certificate,equivalent to 1 A Level

  • UCAS points equivalent for BTEC Extended Diplomas are: 

    BTEC GRADE UCAS POINTS
    D* 56
    D 48
    M 32
    P 16