What qualifications do you accept?

Please check the UCAS Tariff Tables spreadsheet for all accepted qualifications and point totals.

I am unsure which course is right for me, can you advise me?

Contact our Clearing Hub on 0151 291 3111 and our team will look at your previous qualifications, talk to you about future aspirations and make suggestions on what may be suitable for you.

Will I still get student finance even though I am a clearing student?

If you have confirmed your place through the Clearing process and haven’t applied for student finance, you need to apply right away. Apply via the GOV.UK website now.

If you’ve already applied for student finance but your course or university have changed, you need to update your details to ensure you receive the correct amount you are entitled to. You can do this by logging into your student finance online account.

For more information, please visit our finance pages.

I will need to live in Halls of Residence, is this still available?

We guarantee accommodation for all our first-year and foundation-year students. If you are made an offer, we will guide you through the easy booking process. If you would like to view our accommodation in advance, please visit the dedicated Accommodation webpages.

I know the grades I am predicted are not what I am going to get, what should I do?

Sometimes things don’t always go to plan, that's why our Clearing Team are on hand to help. No need to wait until Results Day, contact us today on 0151 291 3111 and we will discuss your options with you.

I don’t know if I am ready to study at a University level/I have not studied for a long time, can you help?

We have a range of Degrees with Foundation Year. Foundation years are covered within your student loan. These courses have been created to offer a bridge between level 3 and year one of a university course. Degrees with Foundation Year all have a study skills strand that provide academic skills for the next three years of your degree.

Will I be the only student coming through Clearing onto my course?

You don’t need to have any concerns about coming to university through Clearing. Many successful students come through this route.

Will I be the only student going through Clearing?

Thousands of students were free to be placed in Clearing in 2024. So, you won't be the only student going through Clearing this year.

For more information, contact clearing@hope.ac.uk.

Can I apply for a course I was previously rejected for?

Applications to transfer must follow the Accreditation of Prior Learning procedure (APL, soon to be Recognition of Prior Learning/ RPL). Full instructions can be found on our Accreditation of Prior Learning webpage.

Please note that it is not possible for applicants to transfer from a foundation year. They would need to submit an application for first year entry like any other applicant.

What is a Higher National Diploma/Higher National Certificate?

A Higher National Certificate (HNC) is equivalent to 1 year study at University level, while a Higher National Diploma (HND) is equivalent to 2 years study. For more details please contact email admissions@hope.ac.uk

Can we accept international qualifications?

Please send evidence of transcripts and certificates to international@hope.ac.uk.