So you’re going into Clearing, and maybe you are unsure what to do. Don’t worry, Surrey is here to help with this handy guide and video.
Don’t Panic
Clearing gives you a great opportunity to identify a university that works for you academically and personally. Take a look at what a university can offer you. For example, Surrey is ranked 11th in the UK for student satisfaction in the National Student Survey and 12th in the UK overall in the Complete University Guide.
If you’re interested in one of our sociology-based degrees, you’re in the right place! We’re proud that we’re in top 10 rankings:
7th in the UK for Criminology (Guardian University Guide 2025)
8th in the UK for Sociology (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025)
4th in the UK for overall satisfaction* for Media Studies (National Student Survey 2024)
*Measured by % positivity based on Q1-24 for all institutions listed in the Guardian University Guide league tables.
You can access our Clearing FAQs here.
Make sure you have your UCAS ID, clearing numbers and exam results so we can provide the most up to date advice.
Clearing hotline
Keep an eye on our Clearing website where we will share specific timings that our Clearing hotline will be open. This will be updated in July so that you can be prepared in time. Our Clearing hotline numbers are 0800 052 2248 (UK) and +44 (0)1483 686828 (international).
Know which programme you are interested in, but keep an open mind!
You can see which programmes are available here: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/clearing/courses
Was your heart set on Criminology and Forensic Investigation? We understand – it’s amazing! Our Criminology, Criminology and Psychology, Law with Criminology and Criminology and Sociology degrees offer shared modules so you are able to learn about all sorts of areas of criminology and meet students on other programmes. One of our fantastic final year Criminology students says, “I love how I learn from different disciplines, such as Law and Sociology, so I get to choose what skills I want to develop. There’s a lot of flexibility when it comes to this degree.” Want to know more? Check out this video!
Are you interested in film studies or media studies? Then our Media and Communication degree could be perfect for you! One of our superb Media and Communication students says, “I love how out-of-the-box my degree is! We get to do a lot of interesting activities during our lectures and seminars that compliment the content we are studying in a very unique way. And when it comes to assignments, I love how many different formats there are – from essays to blog articles and portfolios, presentations and even vlogs. It’s great that we get to learn so much and develop our critical thinking, but also have fun in the process!” Want to know more? Check out this video!
Are in you interested in society more widely? Then our Sociology Degree Programme will be right up your street! One of our amazing first year Sociology students had this to say: “What I like about Sociology is that I can customize my essays to include topics that I’m genuinely interested in. This means I have the opportunity to research and write about things that I find really interesting and enjoy.” Want to know more? Check out this video!
