UCSD Clearing 2021
Welcome to University Centre South Devon (UCSD). Here you can find out all your Clearing options in 2021. Whether you need an alternative option or you’ve just changed your mind, UCSD is here for you.
This page will provide you with all the information you need to help you decide on the right course for you and begin your journey.
Apply Now for any places in clearing!
Call 08000 21 31 81
On this page you’ll find:
- Clearing Vacancies
- How to Apply
- UCAS and Student Finance
- Student Life and Study Support
- About Us and Our Local Area

Our Team are ready and waiting to speak to you about your Clearing options. To apply for places in clearing, please call the below phone number and if you would like to ask any questions then please contact us on any of the below:
Phone: 08000 21 31 81
Email: [email protected]
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Clearing vacancies
A-C
- FdSc Animal Science
- BSc (Hons) Applied Animal Science
- FdSc Assistant Practitioner
- FdSc Biosciences
- HNC Business
- FdA Business and Management
- CMI Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship (CMDA)
- BA (Hons) Child Development and Education
- FdSc/HNC Civil and Coastal Engineering
- BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering
- BSc (Hons) Coaching (Outdoor Leadership)
- BSc (Hons) Coaching (Sports and Performance Development)
- FdSc/HNC Computing
- FdA Contemporary Arts Practice
- FdA Creative Digital Design
D-K
- BSc (Hons) Digital and Technology Solutions
- BTEC Diploma in Education and Training (DET)
- FdA Education and Childhood
- BA (Hons) Education, Development and Society
- FdSc/HNC Electronics and Robotic Control Engineering
- FdA Film and Photography
- FdA Games and Interactive Design
- FdSc Health Studies
- Level 4 Hospitality Manager
- FdA Illustration with Graphics and Animation
L-Z
- FdSc Law
- BA (Hons) Leadership and Management
- FdSc/HNC Manufacturing and Mechatronic Engineering
- FdSc/HNC Marine Technologies
- FdSc Nursing Associate
- FdSc Outdoor Leadership
- FdSc Psychology and Counselling Skills
- FdSc Psychology and Criminology
- FdSc Psychology and Sociology
- FdSc Sports Coaching and Fitness
- FdSc/HNC Sustainable Construction and the Built Environment
- Technician Scientist Higher Apprenticeship
- FdSc Tourism, Hospitality and Events
- FdA Working with Children, Young People and Families
- Level 4 Working with Children, Young People and Families
How to apply
Once you’ve found the right course for you, get in touch as soon as possible with the Team at UCSD by calling them on:
08000 21 31 81
UCAS and Student Finance
UCAS
If you would like to find out more about applying to study Higher Education, we would recommend you visit the UCAS website for more information.
Finance Support
You may qualify for a range of financial support options to help support you with your studies. You can apply for a student loan to help pay tuition fees and a Maintenance Loan to help with living expenses.
UCSD also offers a bursary of up to £1000 to help you with the costs associated with studying a degree.
If you need more information on student finance and the other financial support schemes in place at UCSD, please visit our Funding, Finance and Bursaries page.

Student Life and Study Support
Student life
Our students love studying with us! UCSD received an overall satisfaction score of over 94% from first year higher education students, according to 2021 SPQ data. Don’t just take our word for it, hear what our current students have to say about their experience here at UCSD:
Support
Here at UCSD we pride ourselves on the high level of Academic and Personal support we offer our student community. You can visit our Student Support Hub to find out more about how we can help you to achieve your Higher Education and Career goals.
Employability
UCSD also offer fantastic support and opportunities for employability in particular with many industry links. Find out more in the video below about what we can do to help you on your way with a thriving career or discover more here.
Step up to Higher Education
The Stepping up to Higher Education programme has been developed in conjunction with UCSD students and what they consider to be helpful to know before teaching commences.
The Stepping Up to Higher Education programme consists of five online guides and two practical workshops.
The online guides introduce new concepts and provide advice and guidance to help you make the transition to university level study. The two workshops enable you to apply and practice the skills you need to be a university student and successful professional.

Go to the Stepping Up to Higher Education programme page here.
How to Apply
About Us and Our Local Area
Facilities
At UCSD, you will have access to a wide range of high quality facilities, including those in the South Devon College building. To find out more, visit the Facilities page.
The new and innovative £17 million Hi Tech & Digital Centre is also open to UCSD students. It provides a visionary facility for higher education and training support towards ever-expanding hi tech, manufacturing, digital and creative sectors across Torbay, South Devon and wider regions.

Class-leading research
The staff at UCSD are actively shaping the industries they are part of with pioneering research. You can find out more about what our staff are discovering on the Research Activity and Research Showcase pages.
Accommodation
We know that moving away to university and sometimes to a new location it can be difficult to go about finding the right accommodation. As a small, local institution we pride ourselves on supporting every new and existing student to find accommodation that is suitable for them. Visit our dedicated accommodation page to find out more.
Getting to UCSD
With high-capacity on-site car parking, a train station opposite Paignton’s main bus station, and an exclusive student bus pass offer with Stagecoach, getting to UCSD shouldn’t be a problem.
At UCSD, we are surrounded with beautiful coasts and countryside that make up The English Rivieria. In between your studies, there are plenty of places to see and things you can do.

Thank you for considering UCSD as the place to reach your goals. We hope you found out everything you needed to know. Please don’t forget to contact us if you have any questions.