Join us through Clearing

Don't let the stress of exams and applying to university get on top of you. I didn't get the grades I needed and ended up applying through Clearing and I couldn't be happier. The community feel you get since the university is smaller than most others makes it a much more pleasant environment to study in!

Lauren, Applied Biosciences

I went through Clearing in 2023, and it was the easiest process ever! For someone who was scared to move away from home and was initially very upset that I hadn’t achieved the grades that I wanted or expected, having the support of the Admissions team made all the difference. They made it incredibly easy for me to give the relevant information, and made sure that they had the explained the process in detail so that I always knew what to expect from the next steps. I have loved every minute of my time at YSJ, and wouldn’t change anything for the world now. I am so glad that it all worked out this way, and I am so grateful to the Admissions team for making the whole process less daunting!

History student

When applying through Clearing the process was really quick and straightforward online. The staff were super efficient at answering any queries over email which was useful when making such a last minute change. I would advise anyone who feels that their current course isn’t for them but is nervous to apply through clearing to take the leap. I am so glad that I did and that I found a course which truly inspires and interests me.

Psychology with Child Development student

I originally put York St John as my second choice. On results day, I found out I’d been accepted by my firm choice, but I realised I wanted to go to York St John instead. I called the university, explained my situation, and they asked for my grades and a few other relevant details. Later that same day, I received an email confirming my place. The whole process was incredibly smooth and straightforward.

Early Years Education student

On A-Level results day, I got drastically different results to what I thought I would get. I didn't like the idea of studying at my insurance university and I thought I wouldn't be able to get into a good university that I would enjoy studying at with the grades I got. I was researching 10 minutes after opening my results and found York St John, and saw the amazing feedback it had got from current and previous students on not only its teaching but also its disability support, which was a major aspect I was looking for. I called the Clearing helpline and the person was extremely helpful and quick with telling me my next steps, and by the end of the day I was told I had a spot. It was a saving grace for me as I then knew I would be studying at a good university in a city I love.

James, Psychology

York St John was one of the universities I was interested in during UCAS applications, but due to it being so far from my home town, I thought I’d be better off somewhere closer. As time went on and I sat my A level exams, I thought more and more about how life would be at YSJ compared to the other universities I had chosen, as YSJ is one of the only universities in England that offered the exact course I was looking for. After getting unexpected results, I knew it was fate that I was forced to choose a different university, and YSJ was my top pick. I am so glad I came here because the course, teachers, and community are everything I could’ve wanted. Being a student at YSJ is amazing - I feel supported by everyone and even receive a scholarship to help me.

Japanese, TESOL and Linguistics student