Following A Level results day, many students will be looking to Clearing for a route into University. However, school and college-leavers aren’t the only prospective students entering into higher education who might turn to Clearing.

‘Defy Expectations’ is the theme running through the University’s Clearing campaign, and it is embodied by Daniel Harrison, a 24-year-old Physiotherapy student. After having to leave the RAF due to injuries, he used the Clearing process to begin retraining so he can return to the force as a qualified physiotherapist.

Daniel described how he came to study at Beds: “When I left the military, it was quite late in the year to apply to University traditionally, so I decided to look through Clearing to see if anything was available – and here we are!”

David Seaton, Assistant Director of Admissions and Student Recruitment at the University, has witnessed many ‘mature’ students finding a meaningful home at Beds. He said:

“The Covid pandemic has seen a significant number of mature learners apply to the University of Bedfordshire with the hope of establishing a new career.  Clearing is an excellent way to access a high-quality education that will provide you with the academic and transferal skills to undertake any new career pathway.

“Some mature learners may be hesitant about entering higher education but at the University of Bedfordshire, 50% of our students are over the age of 21.  Also, in the large majority of cases, there is funding available to support you whilst you study.”

Read on to find out how Daniel’s ambitions have been reformed thanks to Clearing…

If, like Daniel, you fancy changing your career path and want to retrain in a new field, then pick up the phone and dial the University’s Clearing hotline to discuss your options.

The University of Bedfordshire’s Clearing team is on hand to discuss courses, funding, accommodation, student support and any queries about Beds’ different campuses. Give the Clearing Hotline a call today on 0300 3300 073 or apply online 24/7.