UCAS Clearing 2026
UCAS Clearing 2026Ìý
The CourtauldÌýInstituteÌýhas a limited number of places available on our BA History of Art degree programme for September 2026Ìýentry through UCAS Clearing. Ìý
OurÌýClearing hotline open from 08:00 (BST) on 13ÌýAugust 2026:Ìý +44 (0)20 3947 7767Ìý
Why the Courtauld Institute?Ìý
The Courtauld Institute has been ranked the world’s top university for the study of History of Art in the prestigious QS World University Rankings 2026. Teaching is led by a faculty ofÌý45 academics, the largest concentration of art historians in the UK, who work on aÌýglobal scale, from the Americas to Europe, from North Africa and the Middle East to Iran and China. Ìý
Our BA programme offers teaching across an unrivalled breadth of periods and cultures. You will study art and architecture from across the globe, from late antiquity to the present, from Byzantium to the Early Modern Islamic World, and from contemporary China to Black art histories. Ìý
Through our partnership with King’s College London, Courtauld Institute studentsÌýbenefitÌýfrom access to world-class educational resources and facilities across both institutions, including libraries, clubs and societies, and sports teams.Ìý
Our alumni community spans 83 countries across the world, forming an international powerhouse that influences the arts and creative sectors on a global scale. Our alumni also go on to become pioneers in a wide range of sectors, including curating, conservation, technology, law, finance, journalism, marketing, politics, and more.Ìý
How to apply:Ìý
Applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis, and we will consider your academic record, personal statement, and reference. Therefore, we may consider Clearing applications which do not meet our typical grade requirements. If you feel inspired by the power of art objects to inform our view of the world today and would like to be considered for a space on this programme, we want to hear from you.Ìý
To register your interest in joining us via Clearing,Ìý. If you have any questions about Clearing, please emailÌýugadmissions@courtauld.ac.ukÌý
What is UCAS Clearing?  UCAS Clearing allows late applications to UK universities. Clearing opens fromÌý2 July,Ìýand if you haveÌýalreadyÌýachievedÌýyour grades,ÌýweÌýmayÌýbe able to make you an offer. If you doÌýhave your grades yet, we will review your application on 13 August.Ìý  You might consider Clearing if:Ìý
- You have applied through UCAS but have not received the results you need to attend the universities you applied forÌý
- You have received better results than expected and you would like to apply for a different institution (formerly called ‘Adjustment’)Ìý
- You have changed your mind about the course you want to study or where you want to studyÌý
- You are applying for university for the first time, and you have missed the normal UCAS cycleÌý
How do I know that I need to go through Clearing ifÌýI’veÌýmade an application previously? You can see whether you have been offered a place at a university on UCAS Track. Even if you did not get the results you needed, you may still have been offered a place, as universities make offers based on a range of factors.Ìý
Make sure you check UCAS Track on the morning of 13ÌýAugustÌýso you know your status.  Ìý
What if my grades are better than expected? If you have received better results thanÌýexpectedÌýyou can still apply to a different institution via Clearing. You apply via the same process as a normal Clearing applicant.Ìý
Can international students apply through Clearing? International students can apply through Clearing. You will need to make sure that you meet any English Language Requirements, and that you apply in time to be able to fulfil any visa requirements necessary for you to study in the UK. Ìý
How do I make a Clearing application? To apply through Clearing, you contact universities directly. Many universities will have a dedicated Clearing hotline you can call to speak to an advisor about your situation.Ìý
Can I make an application through Clearing before I know my results / if I already know my results?  Universities will need to know your results before they can make you an offer through Clearing. However, you can contact a university the moment you have your results if you want to discuss your Clearing options. You are also welcome to get in touch before this to discuss your options based on your predicted results. Ìý
I’veÌýbeen made an offer through Clearing. What happens next?  If you have been offered a place throughÌýClearingÌýyou will need to log on to UCAS Track and accept it. If you have been offered a place on A-level results day, you will be able to do this from 13:00 (BST) onward.  Ìý
This confirms that you will be attending that institution in September. You will typically be sent an email outlining this afterÌýyou’veÌýmade your application. Ìý
Can I visit the Courtauld Institute?ÌýIf you apply toÌýstudy atÌýthe Courtauld Institute via Clearing,Ìýyou will be invited toÌýan informal event on Saturday 15 AugustÌýto meet our students and academics.ÌýÌý
You are also very welcome to attend one of regularÌýCampus tours which take place at our Vernon Square campus.Ìý
Am I eligible to apply for CourtauldÌýInstituteÌýaccommodation? We have a limited number of spaces available to students applying to study through Clearing, which areÌýallocatedÌýon a first-come-first-served basis. Our Admissions team are also able to advise on private accommodationÌýoption.Ìý
Am I eligible to receive the undergraduate scholarship and bursary? Yes, students who apply through Clearing are eligible to apply to the James Hughes-Hallett Memorial Fund Scholarship and will be assessed for the Courtauld bursary. More information here.Ìý
Declining your place: If you have decided you no longer want to take up your firm choice and would like to take up an offer from elsewhere or no longer want to study at university this year, you can ask to decline your place and be released into Clearing. You need to contact your firmÌýchoice institution to decline your place and enter Clearing.  ForÌý³Ù³ó±ðÌýCourtauldÌýInstitute, please contact us via ugadmissions@courtauld.ac.uk Ìý