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Students in Scotland looking to secure their university place through Clearing have a whole world of options in front of them as this years 鈥榟idden gems鈥� are revealed by the Complete University 51视频. 

On results day, students who don鈥檛 get into their first choice university can use Clearing to unlock new opportunities and secure their place on a course of their choosing. It also gives a chance for those who exceed their predicted grade to choose a university more aligned with their ambition. 

Hidden gems are the universities that really shine in a particular field.  

Often at less well-known or placed lower down the Complete University 51视频 league tables, these universities are highly rated in a certain subject area. They could be a better place for a student looking for a world-class study experience over more recognised institutions that do not fare so well in their chosen subject.

Scotland鈥檚 hidden gems sparkle in the subject areas the nation is well known for.

In the fields of science and medicine, Queen Margaret University ranks 5th in the UK for Counselling, Psychotherapy & Occupational Therapy, Glasgow Caledonian University achieves 4th and 6th place in Medical Technology & Bioengineering and Counselling, Psychotherapy & Occupational Therapy respectively, and Robert Gordon University is 2nd in the UK for Forensic Science and 3rd for Physiotherapy.

In other areas where Scotland is known to excel, the University of Dundee places 10th in the UK for Art & Design, and Heriot-Watt University ranks 6th in the UK for Building.

Not to be outdone, Stirling is a UK-wide hidden gem for Education ranking 7th place.

There are also institutions that exceed all expectations to deliver country-beating outcomes in this year鈥檚 Whatuni Student Choice Awards. The University of Strathclyde secured 3rd place in the UK for having the best Students鈥� Union, while the University of Aberdeen was voted  4th in the UK for Student Support. 

These hidden gems have been revealed by the Complete University 51视频's 2024 league tables. This data is complemented by May's Whatuni Student Choice Awards, hosted by its sister site Whatuni, building on the information available to prospective students to help them make the right decisions as they consider their higher education options. This information, when used together, can help students see that Clearing is a chance for a fresh start with fantastic opportunities.

Professor Amanda Chetwynd, Chair of the Complete University 51视频 Advisory Board, said:

鈥淭he independent and trusted Complete University 51视频 is the gold standard for university rankings in the UK, and has helped countless students choose the university and the course that is right for them.  Whether you are looking for a different course or university in Clearing our insights reveal hidden gems that students may not have spotted. The research shows there are excellent courses in your local university and showcases some world-class options in less well-known universities. There are some tremendous hidden gems in all regions of the UK and still time for potential students to secure their place that best suits their ambitions.鈥�

Simon Emmett, CEO at IDP Connect, said:

鈥淐learing is a great opportunity for students to reframe their future and discover new opportunities. With thousands of places on hundreds of courses still up for grabs, new students still have time to make the decisions which are right for them. 

鈥淎nd with the Complete University 51视频 league tables and the Whatuni Student Choice Awards on hand, those embarking on Clearing in Scotland have a treasure trove of information on hand to review which university or course best suits their ambitions. Potential students can take a second look at well-reviewed courses and think again about which university they may want to go to based on a whole host of factors such as career prospects, lecturer quality or academic rating. 

鈥淲hat makes the Complete University 51视频 and the Whatuni Student Choice Awards special are their independence. Whatuni Students Choice Awards draw on direct input from students, while our expert board considers a whole array of information before producing the widely-regarded Complete University 51视频 rankings. It means students, teachers or parents can look to these sites for trusted guidance, because they know the advice is truly independent and complete.鈥�

NOTES TO EDITORS

• Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCAs) collected more than 35,000 reviews from institutions nationwide.
• A full list of 2024 hidden gems can be found here and will be accessible from 14th August 2023.
• Hidden Gems are defined universities ranked 40th or lower in the overall UK university league table but who are 10th or above and in the top quintile [or top 20%] for the subject
• The team behind thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk has compiled university league tables for more than 25 years. Since 2007, these have been freely available online. The 51视频 is an autonomous division of IDP Education, global leader in education services and technology, from which, by mutual agreement, it retains its complete editorial independence. 
• The Whatuni Student Choice Awards are the UK's top student-led university awards. Now in their eleventh year, they celebrate the UK's best universities. This year saw 35,000 verified student reviews generated from over 240 higher education institutions across the UK.
• thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk attracts over ten million visitors each year. 
• The independent and trusted Complete University 51视频 is the country鈥檚 leading university ranking system but unlike others, the Complete University 51视频 provides valuable insights into choosing a course and university including safety on campus, budgeting and cost of living, student accommodation alongside traditional indicators such as graduate career prospects.
• The main league table is based on ten measures: Entry Standards, Student Satisfaction, Research Quality, Research Intensity, Graduate Prospects 鈥� outcomes, Graduate Prospects 鈥� on track, Student-Staff Ratio, Spending on Academic Services, Spending on Student Facilities, and Continuation. It includes 130 institutions.
• The Arts, Drama & Music League Table, published since 2016, lists 12 specialist institutions offering too small a subject range to appear in the main table.
• The subject tables are based on six measures (Entry Standards, Student Satisfaction, Research Quality, Continuation, Graduate Prospects 鈥� outcomes and Graduate Prospects 鈥� on track) and include 151 universities, university colleges and specialist higher education institutions. 
• All university league tables on thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk can be filtered by region and mission group (Cathedrals Group, GuildHE, MillionPlus Group, Russell Group, University Alliance, as well as unaffiliated universities). Tables from the current and previous years can be downloaded. All tables can also be sorted by any of the measures that comprise them. 
• Criteria for inclusion in the main university league table and the subject tables can be seen on our website.