Education courses in Clearing 2026
290 undergraduate education courses across UK universities with published entry points — sorted by student satisfaction and graduate salary, not by who paid for the slot. Teaching, education studies, childhood studies.
Typical entry points
Number of courses available at-or-below each UCAS points threshold. In clearing, universities often accept one to two grades below their published offer.
| Grade combination | UCAS points | Courses at or below |
|---|---|---|
| CCC | 96 pts | 187 |
| BBC | 112 pts | 278 |
| ABB | 128 pts | 289 |
| AAA | 144 pts | 290 |
| A*A*A | 160 pts | 290 |
| A*A*A* | 168 pts | 290 |
Universities with the most education courses
Course counts are not vacancy guarantees — ring the university's clearing line to confirm places.
Top education courses in clearing
290 courses match — showing the top 24 by student satisfaction.
- Typical offer
- BBC
- Satisfaction
- 96%
- Grad salary
- £26,000
- Typical offer
- CD
- Satisfaction
- 91%
- Grad salary
- £22,000
- Typical offer
- DDD
- Satisfaction
- 89%
- Grad salary
- £26,000
- Typical offer
- BCC
- Satisfaction
- 89%
- Typical offer
- BBC - ABB
- Satisfaction
- 89%
- Grad salary
- £28,000
- Typical offer
- BBC - BBB
- Satisfaction
- 88%
- Typical offer
- BBC - BBB
- Satisfaction
- 88%
- Typical offer
- See entry requirements
- Satisfaction
- 87%
- Grad salary
- £31,000
- Typical offer
- See entry requirements
- Satisfaction
- 87%
- Grad salary
- £28,500
- Typical offer
- N/A
- Satisfaction
- 86%
- Grad salary
- £30,000
- Typical offer
- N/A
- Satisfaction
- 86%
- Grad salary
- £30,000
- Typical offer
- BBC - ABB
- Satisfaction
- 86%
- Typical offer
- BBC
- Satisfaction
- 84%
- Grad salary
- £29,000
- Typical offer
- BBB
- Satisfaction
- 83%
- Grad salary
- £28,000
- Typical offer
- 104 pts
- Satisfaction
- 83%
- Typical offer
- CDD
- Satisfaction
- 82%
- Grad salary
- £29,000
- Typical offer
- BCC - BBB
- Satisfaction
- 81%
- Typical offer
- See entry requirements
- Satisfaction
- 81%
- Grad salary
- £28,500
- Typical offer
- 120 pts
- Satisfaction
- 80%
- Grad salary
- £30,000
- Typical offer
- See entry requirements
- Satisfaction
- 79%
- Grad salary
- £28,500
- Typical offer
- BBC - ABB
- Satisfaction
- 77%
- Typical offer
- 104 pts
- Satisfaction
- 77%
- Grad salary
- £27,000
- Typical offer
- 128 pts
- Satisfaction
- 77%
- Typical offer
- 120 pts
- Satisfaction
- 69%
Common questions about education in clearing
- Can I get a Education place through Clearing 2026?
- Very likely. We track 290 undergraduate education courses across UK universities with published entry points, and universities routinely accept applicants through Clearing at or below those points. Use the grade checker to see courses that match your results.
- What UCAS points do I need for Education in Clearing?
- It varies widely. 187 of the courses we track publish typical offers at CCC (96 UCAS points) or below, and many universities accept a grade or two lower than the published offer during Clearing.
- Which universities have the most Education courses?
- University of Wolverhampton, Kingston University, Nottingham Trent University list the most undergraduate education courses in our data. Course counts are not vacancy guarantees — ring the university's Clearing hotline to confirm places.
- How do I apply through Clearing?
- Call the university first — do not add a Clearing choice on UCAS until they have made you a verbal offer. Have your UCAS ID, results and a one-line reason you want the course ready before you ring.
Clearing decision guides
Practical advice for every results-day scenario.
I got the grades I needed and my firm choice has confirmed me. Now what?
Confirmed your firm choice — what to do before September ›
I missed my firm offer by one grade. Will they take me anyway?
Missed your firm by one grade — what to actually do next ›
I missed both my firm and insurance offers. What do I do?
Missed both firm and insurance — the UK Clearing call playbook ›
I got better grades than I expected. Can I go to a better university now?
Got better grades than expected — should you trade up? ›
Should I take a gap year or resit instead of going through clearing?
Gap year, resit or pivot — when clearing isn't the right move ›