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Birmingham City University (BCU) Clearing 2026 is open. The official Clearing hub lists 157 courses across subjects including Nursing, Architecture, Computing, Business, Law and Psychology. Each course shows a UCAS tariff points requirement or states “Qualifications Required” for top-up programmes. BCU provides a step‑by‑step timeline from Clearing opening in July through the accommodation deadline on 30 September 2026. Accommodation is guaranteed for Clearing students who apply by that date. The university offers a Clearing hotline, a UCAS points calculator, Clearing Open Days and a podcast explaining how Clearing works.
What Clearing 2026 covers at BCU
The official BCU Clearing 2026 page confirms that Clearing is available for undergraduate courses, including HNDs, Foundation Degrees and degree programmes. The page links to a live course search tool that lets you filter by UCAS points, search term or subject area. The subject list includes Accounting, Finance and Economics; Acting and Theatre; Architecture; Art and Design; Business and Management; Computing; Construction and the Built Environment; Education and Teacher Training; Engineering; English; Fashion and Textiles; Film, Animation and Photography; Games; Health Professions; Jewellery; Law; Marketing; Media and Journalism; Music; Nursing and Midwifery; Psychology; Social Work and Community Studies; Sociology and Criminology; and Sport and Life Sciences.
The course search returns 157 courses in Clearing. Each result displays the UCAS tariff points required, the UCAS code, the award (for example BSc (Hons), BA (Hons), MSci, HND), the level (Undergraduate or Foundation) and the study mode. Some courses, such as Building Surveying (Top-Up) and Business Administration (Top-up), show “Qualifications Required” instead of a points figure. The page also offers a “View all courses in Clearing” link and a separate link to view all courses including postgraduate and 2025/26 entry.
How to apply through Clearing at BCU
The BCU Clearing hub sets out a step‑by‑step timeline. Clearing opens on 2 July 2026 for applicants who already have their results. A Level results day is 13 August 2026, when the Clearing hotline opens. GCSE results day is 20 August 2026, after which applicants who were waiting for those results can apply. The accommodation deadline for Clearing students is 30 September 2026.
BCU advises applicants to act quickly after receiving an offer and to complete student finance, accommodation and preparation steps. The university provides a dedicated guide on making a Clearing call, explaining what you will be asked over the phone, and a UCAS points calculator to help you check your tariff total before you call.
Guaranteed accommodation for Clearing students
The official page states: “We still have accommodation available for students applying through Clearing. Accommodation is guaranteed if you apply by 30 September 2026.” You can apply for accommodation once your Clearing offer is confirmed by BCU. The university describes its accommodation as modern, convenient options near campus.
Courses listed in Clearing with UCAS points
The live course list shows specific points requirements. Examples include:
- Accounting and Finance – 112 points
- Accounting and Finance with a Foundation Year – 80 points
- Adult and Mental Health Nursing (Dual Award) – 120 points
- Adult Nursing – 112 points
- Applied Theatre (Community and Education) – 96 points
- Architectural Technology – 112 points
- Architectural Technology with a Foundation Year – 80 points
- Architecture – 136 points
- Architecture with a Foundation Year – 88 points
- Art and Design Foundation Year – 80 points
- Art and Design with Creative Technologies – 112 points
- Artificial Intelligence – 112 points
- Artificial Intelligence with a Foundation Year – 80 points
- Biomedical Science – 112 points
- Biomedical Science with Foundation Year – 80 points
- Business and Entrepreneurship – 112 points
- Business and Management (South and City College Birmingham) – 64 points (HND)
- Business Finance – 112 points
Some courses, such as Building Surveying (Top-Up) and Business Administration (Top-up), do not show a points figure and instead display “Qualifications Required”. The course list is paginated and the official page shows page 1 of 8.
What BCU says about why students choose Clearing
The university’s “Get Ready for Uni” podcast episode on Clearing features current students who entered through Clearing. One student explains they declined their firm and insurance choices after visiting BCU and finding the location more comfortable. Another student describes switching to BCU after accepting an offer elsewhere because the original choice felt too far from home. The podcast emphasises that Clearing is not only for students who miss their grades; it can also be used by students who change their mind about their original choices.
What requires live rechecking
The course list is live and subject to change. The official page states that 157 courses are available at the time of publication, but individual course vacancies, UCAS points requirements and entry criteria can change throughout the Clearing period. The “Qualifications Required” notation for top-up courses does not specify the exact qualifications accepted; applicants must confirm these directly with BCU during the Clearing call. The accommodation guarantee applies only to students who apply by 30 September 2026 and have a confirmed Clearing offer; availability after that date is not guaranteed.
FAQ
What is Clearing and when does BCU Clearing 2026 open?
BCU Clearing opens on 2 July 2026 for applicants who already have their results. For most applicants, the main activity begins on A Level results day, 13 August 2026, when the BCU Clearing hotline opens.
How many courses are available in BCU Clearing 2026?
The official course search returns 157 courses in Clearing. These include HNDs, Foundation Degrees and degree programmes across subjects such as Nursing, Architecture, Computing, Business, Law and Psychology.
Is accommodation guaranteed for BCU Clearing students?
Yes. BCU states that accommodation is guaranteed for students applying through Clearing if they apply by 30 September 2026. You can apply for accommodation once your Clearing offer is confirmed.
Do I need UCAS points to apply for a BCU Clearing course?
Most courses show a UCAS tariff points requirement, ranging from 64 points to 136 points in the published list. Some top-up courses display “Qualifications Required” instead of a points figure. BCU provides a UCAS points calculator on its Clearing hub to help you check your total.
Can I use Clearing if I changed my mind about my original university choice?
Yes. The BCU podcast features students who declined their original offers and used Clearing to accept a place at BCU. Clearing can be used by students who did not meet their conditions and by those who simply wish to change course or university.
What should I do after receiving a Clearing offer from BCU?
BCU advises that you act quickly to sort out student finance, accommodation and preparation for university. The university provides guidance on next steps through its Clearing hub.
Official sources
- Courses available in Clearing – Clearing 2026 | Birmingham City University
- BCU Clearing 2026 | Birmingham City University
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