- Home
- Advice for students
- Choosing where to study
- Hidden Gems in Clearing 2024
Hidden Gems in Clearing 2024
Let's look at the hidden gem universities who have Clearing courses available.

51ÊÓÆµ
CONTENTS
Hidden gems are universities throughout the country that really shine in particular subject areas. They highlight areas of excellence in the in the 2025 subject league tables and show that universities lower in the overall league table can rank amongst the best in the UK for certain subjects. These hidden gems could offer you the best course in your chosen subject at a universty you may not have considered before.
What is Clearing?
Clearing is a service provided by UCAS that allows universities to fill spaces on courses that aren't yet full. It also gives students without offers a second chance to go to university if they have not been accepted by any of the universities that they applied to. Take a look at our hidden gems below and see if they are offering your ideal course through Clearing.
Hidden Gems with Clearing courses 2024
Bangor University
Subject: Health Studies
Subject Rank: 3rd
Main Table Rank: 68th
WUSCA Awards
6th in Overall in Accommodation
1st in Wales in University of the year
3rd in Wales in Student Support
3rd in Wales in Student Union
3rd in Wales in Accommodation
Bristol, University of the West of England
Subject: Counselling, Psychotherapy & Occupational Therapy
Subject Rank: 9th
Main Table Rank: 75th
WUSCA Awards
3rd in South West England in International
3rd in South West England in Accommodation
4th in South West England in Accommodation
Kingston University
Subject: Art & Design
Subject Rank: 9th
Main Table Rank: 88th
WUSCA Awards
5th in London in Accommodation
6th in London in Facilities
Nottingham Trent University
Subject: Childhood & Youth Studies
Subject Rank: 6th
Main Table Rank: 45th
WUSCA Awards
3rd in Overall in International
2nd in East Midlands in International
3rd in East Midlands in University of the year
3rd in East Midlands in Facilities
3rd in East Midlands in Teaching
3rd in East Midlands in Student Life
3rd in East Midlands in Student Support
Sheffield Hallam University
Subject: Health Studies
Subject Rank: 4th
Main Table Rank: 63rd
Sheffield Hallam are 2nd for entry standards in the Health Studies league table
University of Bedfordshire
Subject: Social Work
Subject Rank: 10th
Main Table Rank: 129th
University of Bradford
Subject: Paramedic Science
Subject Rank: 3rd
Main Table Rank: 106th
WUSCA Awards
1st in Yorkshire & Humber in Career Prospects
3rd in Yorkshire & Humber in Student Support
3rd in Yorkshire & Humber in Postgraduate
University of Kent
Subject: Forensic Science
Subject Rank: 2nd
Main Table Rank: 52nd
University of Plymouth
Subject: Childhood & Youth Studies
Subject Rank: 7th
Main Table Rank: 65th
Related articles

Crime rates in university cities and towns
Student safety is important. Here are the rates for crimes most likely to affect students...

How safe is your city?
Feeling safe and secure is crucial for enjoying university. See how safe university towns...