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UCAS FASHION CLEARING COURSES

Find out more about applying to the Fashion Retail Academy through UCAS Clearing


Clearing is now closed for September 2025 entry. You can apply for undergraduate study on specialist fashion degrees starting in September 2026 at the Fashion Retail Academy through UCAS. Clearing for September 2026 will open in July.

We offer several undergraduate fashion clearing courses for those who wish to apply through Clearing. Our specialist fashion degrees include Fashion Business, Fashion Marketing & Communications, Buying & Merchandising, Fashion Communications & Styling and Art Direction.

WHY CHOOSE CLEARING COURSES AT THE FRA?

Save time and money compared to traditional university programmes: get there one year quicker by studying one of our accelerated, two-year undergraduate courses and graduate before your peers, whilst still earning a full BA (Hons) qualification.

Here are a few more reasons to apply to the Fashion Retail Academy through Clearing:

  • Choose from five specialist accelerated two-year fashion degrees 
  • Work placement included on all undergraduate degree programmes 
  • Unrivalled access to over 250 of fashion's biggest brands 
  • Personal industry mentor to kickstart your fashion career

Our Fashion Undergraduate Degrees


Browse our available clearing fashion degree courses for school leavers aged 18+

Clearing FAQs


What Is UCAS Clearing?

UCAS Clearing courses are available to undergraduate applicants who either didn't get the grades for their first-choice university, are applying after the UCAS deadline or have changed their mind since making their choices.

Through Clearing, students can find a place on a degree course that still has spaces to start in the coming academic year. 

How Do I Apply For A Course Through Clearing?

  1. Our Clearing Hotline will open to take your application in July. Call us to secure your place as soon as you've made your decision!
  2. We'll talk you through the application process on the phone. You'll need to tell us your UCAS ID (if you have one) and which course you'd like to study. We'll also need to take details of your qualifications, including the qualification name, your grades and the year of study, so please have this ready before calling.*
  3. We'll send your application to Falmouth University (who award our undergraduate degrees).
  4. Falmouth University will then tell you if you've been offered a place to study at the Fashion Retail Academy. 
  5. To secure your place, you must accept your offer as soon as possible, as spaces on Clearing courses are limited. You'll receive an email from Falmouth University to confirm your place once you have accepted your offer.

*International students may need to supply additional information, such as an ENIC statement. We'll let you know if you need this when you call to apply.

STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?


If you'd like to talk to us about studying at the Fashion Retail Academy or what is the right Clearing course for you, you can call us on 0300 247 0039 or email us at applicant.services@fra.ac.uk.

Visit our blog, How to Apply to the Fashion Retail Academy Through Clearing for a complete guide to the Clearing process - including what you'll need to apply, key steps to follow and everything else you need to know to complete your application. 

You might also like to check these pages for further information about studying with us:

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Student Support & Wellbeing

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