The wait is over, the A level results are known. Those looking to take the next step in higher education may now be looking to Clearing as a way of securing their future.

At the University of Suffolk, academic and admissions staff are aware how stressful this period can be and are ready to help those who are seeking a place at Suffolk through Clearing, with expert advice and guidance just a phone call away.

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University of Suffolk vice chancellor, Professor Helen Langton, MBE, is keen to reassure prospective new students that when you reach out to the University of Suffolk Clearing team you are in good hands.

“Here at the University of Suffolk we have more than 60 courses open in Clearing, including areas such as nursing, psychology, computing, law, biomedical sciences, business, diagnostic radiography, childhood studies, history and criminology, among others.

“We are proud of the great facilities our students get to use, and our students enjoy excellent outcomes on graduating,” said Professor Langton.

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As important as securing a place on the right course is, so is enrolling at the right university. At the University of Suffolk, Prof Langton and her team are well aware of how vital it is to create an environment which supports and allows each student to get the best out of their time at Suffolk.

“We are also proud of the extremely supportive environment that we provide for our students, which ensures they can give their best as they study and enjoy student life."

This is a university of and for the people, a university which seeks to transform lives.

The University has pioneered Block and Blend teaching for undergraduate students, where students focus on one or two modules at a time, in intensive teaching blocks. This provides students with a richer learning experience, and increased depth in study across their programme.

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Delivery is supported through a Blended approach, where students access instructionally designed learning resource materials and activities which scaffold learning across the virtual and physical learning environments and affords students the flexibility to take control of their learning.

“Results time can be a stressful period for people already anxious about their prospects,” said Prof Langton, “but almost every university will have Clearing pages on their websites detailing course vacancies and admissions hotlines with supportive staff on hand to help guide applicants through the process."

All Clearing courses are listed on the university website: www.uos.ac.uk

Prospective students can complete an online application form or contact Admissions on 01473 338352 to discuss their options with their friendly Admissions team. 

University of Suffolk

  • Climbed 30 places in the Guardian University Guide 2022, rising to 67 out of 121.
  • Climbed 46 places in the Complete University Guide (CUG) over the past two years; from 126 to 100 in the CUG 2023 and rising from 100 to 80 in the CUG 2024.  
  • The University achieved an ‘outstanding’ award in the REF 2021 for producing world-leading and internationally excellent research. 
  •  92% of graduates in employment or further study (15 months after graduating) according to Graduate Outcomes 2019-20 (the most recent data available). 
  • Spring 2023 data from the Higher Education Statistics Agency reported an 85.7 per cent positive outcome rate for University of Suffolk graduates, with the University ranked number one in the country for ‘quality of work’ measures.

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University of Suffolk and the environment

  • University of Suffolk ranks within the top 10 for UK universities for waste and recycling (People and Planet, 2022).
  • The University achieved the biggest decrease in carbon emissions out of 119 universities over the last six years (Higher Education Statistics Agency).
  • In 2023 the University of Suffolk was named Green Business of the Year in the Suffolk County Council Creating the Greenest County Awards. Highlighted was the university’s sustainability programme, including cutting carbon emissions by 76%, seeing 90% of its electricity come from renewable sources, reducing waste production and establishing wildlife spaces. 

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