Category: Undergraduate

Clearing 2024 advice for mature students

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At the University of Stirling we welcome applications through UCAS Clearing from all students, including mature students. Clearing is not just for school leavers who didn’t achieve the results they needed or changed their mind. Mature students are classed by UCAS as anyone over the age of 21 who didn’t go to university after school

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Clearing 2024 | Deadlines and Timings

Trying to secure a place on an undergraduate course for September 2024? Don’t stress if you didn’t get the results you were hoping for. You can still get a place on a course through UCAS Clearing. What is Clearing? Simply put, Clearing is part of the UCAS application process. It pairs applicants with UK university

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How does Clearing work? | Clearing 2024

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Have you secured your place for an undergraduate course starting in September 2024? If not, don’t stress. You can still land yourself a place through the Clearing process. But what is University Clearing? When does Clearing 2024 start? How can you prepare for Clearing? This rapid guide explains everything you need to know about the

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Your welcome week checklist

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This is it: you’ve put in the work, secured an offer and it’s almost time to join us here at the University of Stirling. We’re so excited to welcome you onto campus, and we want to do our best to help you make the most of your first weeks at Stirling. That’s why we’ve put

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5 life skills you’ll learn in your first year of university 

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A lot of students step onto campus for Freshers Week thinking they’ve got the world pretty figured out – but after the fun vibes of welcome events start to fade and you get into your new routine, it’s going to become crystal clear that you’ve still got a few important lessons to learn about adulting. 

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UCAS Clearing: 5 Top Tips from a Uni Recruitment Staffer

University of Stirling staffer Gemma Connell working during UCAS Clearing. She is holding up a sign that says "here to help".

So you’ve read our Guide to Clearing, maybe you’ve even visited our Clearing 2022 pages and registered your interest. But what actually happens when you pick up the phone and speak to University Admissions staff? UofStirling’s own Gemma Connell – student recruitment, admissions and UCAS Clearing expert – gives her top tips to help you

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Undergrad Guide to Student Accommodation

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You’ve chosen the University of Stirling as your firm choice – congratulations! Next step is to organise your student accommodation. We’ve got everything you need in this blog to help you secure your new home from home. Step 1 – Make a list When it comes to searching for the perfect home away from home,

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