Digital Cultures and Media BA Honours

Clearing - How to apply

What is Clearing?

Each year, universities may have spaces left on their courses after the application window has closed in June.

UCAS Clearing is your opportunity to snap up one of these places, even if you didn't apply to the university prior to the June deadline.

It also gives you a second chance to go to university if you didn't get the grades you needed for your firm and insurance offers.

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Stay in the know with our Clearing alerts which provide you with an essential guide as well as advice and guidance on how you can secure a place at Newcastle through Clearing.  

We’ll share tips from students, help you prepare, and take you step-by-step through what to do when you receive your results.  

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How do I get in touch?

Our Clearing entry requirements may differ from those advertised. Please contact our friendly advisers to find out if you’re eligible for a place. You can also follow the guidance below:

• if you’re an International student and you’ve received your results, apply online from 1 July by completing our direct application form.

• received your IB results? Call our International Baccalaureate Hotline on 0191 222 5106. The hotline is open from Monday 7 July – Friday 11 July between 10:00-12:00 and 14:00-16:00

• received your SQA results? Speak to or email our advisers on 5 August: email ug-admissions@ncl.ac.uk or call 0191 208 3333 between 10:00-16:00 

• our main hotline and live chat open on 14 August at 08:00. Opening times vary after this

Withdrawn course

This course has been withdrawn for 2025 entry.

This means we're unable to accept applications for 2025.

Please consider our Media, Communication and Cultural Studies BA programme. Digital Cultures teaching, including practical digital skills in areas such as machine learning, interactive web and data and visualisation will be offered as optional modules in this programme.

This degree will allow you to explore the role media plays in shaping culture and society and prepares you for a career as a media professional.

The programme offers an optional placement year between stages 2 and 3, so you can get practical work experience to support your career journey. There's also an optional semester abroad in stage 2. 

How to apply

Apply through UCAS

To apply for undergraduate study at Newcastle University, you must use the online application system managed by the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). All UK schools and colleges, and a small number of EU and international establishments, are registered with UCAS. You will need:

• the UCAS name and institution codes for Newcastle University (NEWC/N21)
• the UCAS code for the course you want to apply for
• the UCAS 'buzzword' for your school or college

If you are applying independently, or are applying from a school or college which is not registered to manage applications, you will still use the Apply system. You will not need a buzzword.

Apply through an agent

International students often apply to us through an agent. Have a look at our recommended agents and get in touch with them.

Visit our International pages