UCAS

A-Level results day for 2022 is on Thursday, August 18. Students will begin receiving their grades in the morning, usually going into their school or college in ...

Speak to someone at your school or other education setting to discuss your options. You have the grades, and can apply for a job, apprenticeship or other education place as you wish. But if not, simply phone on the day itself, and a member of staff should be able to tell you your grades. What will be extremely disappointing at first might turn out to be a great opportunity in the long run. If your A-Level grades are not what you expected, don't panic. If you're happy with your results, congratulations! And what happens if I don’t get the grades I wanted? Typically, teachers will provide each student with a named envelope, which means you can open them at school or take them somewhere private. The ULTIMATE A-Level Results Day Guide: What time are results released? Exam boards should release all results at 8am on August 18. But what do you do if you are not around to go to your school on A-Level results day? If you have already told your school you will not be able to come in for results day, they may have already arranged to phone you.

Here is all you need to know ahead of results day: When are A level exam results in 2022? A-level results are out on Thursday August 18, while GCSEs will follow ...

Students can visit www.ucas.com/contactus to find out more. [Terms of use,](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/user-policies-a6184151.html) [Cookie policy](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/cookie-policy-a6184186.html) and [Privacy notice.](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/privacy-policy-a6184181.html) [Privacy policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en) and [Terms of service](https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=en) apply. The website is usually unfrozen around 8am but it will not provide A Level results. Ucas Track will not update at midnight, contrary to the popular myth. Registration is a free and easy way to support our truly independent journalism The admissions service has created a series of podcasts to help students prepare for exam results day and said it will have more than 250 people supporting students on its different channels on Thursday. Ucas said the figures for courses available are “dynamic” as universities and colleges move their courses in and out of clearing in the period ahead of results day on Thursday. What can students do if their results are not what they had hoped and they do not get accepted to their first choice course or university? [Alan Smithers](/topic/alan-smithers), director of the Centre for Education and Employment Research at the University of Buckingham, has predicted there could be 80,000 fewer top grades – A* or A – awarded than in 2021, leaving around 40,000 students possibly missing out on their chosen course or university. [Will Quince](/topic/will-quince) said grades are likely to drop this summer compared with last year, and then again in 2023, as part of a transition back to pre-pandemic arrangements. The Government has said grades are still expected to be higher than in 2019 – the last year GCSE, AS and A level students sat summer exams before the pandemic hit.

Results for the A levels, AS, the Welsh Baccalaureate and vocational qualifications will all be released on Thursday (August 18) morning. Last year's results ...

We will be bringing you the latest results from schools across Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire and Wrexham on Thursday on our live blog below. [NORTH WALES A LEVEL RESULTS IN FULL - 2020](https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/full-picture-level-results-wales-18762807) [NORTH WALES A LEVEL RESULTS IN FULL - 2019](https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/level-results-day-grades-schools-16758950) [NORTH WALES A LEVEL RESULTS IN FULL - 2018](https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/2018-level-results-live-grades-15035180) Last year's results were notably higher than pre-pandemic levels following the cancellation of normal exams due to the coronavirus crisis, with grades based on teacher assessment. [Are A-level results this year better? The big day for many eager pupils across North Wales is upon us again. Here were the results across North Wales in 2021](https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/level-results-day-2021-live-21269968)

The University of Liverpool had shown 529 courses as available in clearing on the Ucas website last week but this should not have been the case.

We removed the pages while we determine which courses are available in advance of results day tomorrow, when we will advertise any vacancies.” A spokeswoman for the university said: “The University of Liverpool will be in clearing for a small number of high-quality candidates in a range of subjects, but we are unable to be more specific until results day tomorrow, when we will know exactly which courses might have spaces available. The University of Liverpool had shown 529 courses as available in clearing on the Ucas website last week but it is understood this should not have been the case and was an “administrative blip”.

A-level students are set to find out their grades for the courses they have spent two years working on.

At least twenty percent of the programme will require you to attend a partner university for your non practical element of your apprenticeship training. The degree apprenticeship route will allow you to attain a Bachelors Degree in your chosen subject, whilst learning on the job and earning a wage. "Introduced in the 2015 - 2016 academic year, degree apprenticeships are rising in popularity and becoming more favourable over going to university. A spokesperson from Find Apprenticeships said: "After receiving A-Level results it can become a daunting prospect as to what to do next. "Once you receive your results, consider all of your options and always ask about anything you are unsure of. "Ultimately, A-levels provide students with a full range of both academic and life skills that enable progression opportunities to all fields at a range of levels.

Though the experience can feel quite stressful, your college's course advice service will be able to talk you through the next steps.

"Universities will always be there, even if there’s talk of them being oversubscribed this year, and so deferring a year is always an option while you reassess. "There are over 30,000 courses listed within the clearing site, so even if you have changed your mind about the initial course you have applied for, it is not too late to change. Though you may only have missed out on a few marks, resits can be a great way to study hard and boost that mark. "Speak with your lecturers who can offer insight on your strengths and the courses that are available to you as well as contacting Ucas’s support network can be a great first step to changing your first choice to something that is available to you. "While you may have had your heart set on the idea of going to university to study a specific course, if you have missed out on the grade point by a few marks it is not too late to apply for a similar degree, or even something completely different. "Clearing is open to all registered students from Monday 5th July - 19th October 2021, so there is plenty of time to get a clearer idea of a plan, to then get online with an idea of the potential next steps you want to make. "If you do apply to resit either one or a number of your exams, you may not even have to go back to college to do the exam as many colleges will allow you to choose where you want to resit, with online and home-study both being included." [Studies](https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00228958.2021.1935177) have proven that taking time out of college and university to either travel, work or volunteer can boost mental health and give you a new perspective on what it is that you want to do. "Internships and mentor programmes can be a great way to start your young career, launching you into the world of paid work while offering you the skill set needed for the role. "However, if you are looking to resit an exam, digital tools can be a great way to keep the process interactive and boost the revision process. "If you are thinking of resitting an A2 exam, the first thing to do is to contact your chosen universities admissions team to discuss your options, as some universities will take you, even if you did not necessarily get the exact marks needed. Firstly, it is important to know that all schools and colleges will have a team of dedicated staff who are on hand to offer one to one advice on what is available to you next.

"According to Ucas data, of the 515,650 students that applied to universities across the UK last year, 52,610 of them were placed onto courses through clearing. "While it may not be your first-choice university that you go to, by registering with Ucas ...

"Universities will always be there, even if there’s talk of them being oversubscribed this year, and so deferring a year is always an option while you reassess. "There are over 30,000 courses listed within the clearing site, so even if you have changed your mind about the initial course you have applied for, it is not too late to change. Though you may only have missed out on a few marks, resits can be a great way to study hard and boost that mark. "Speak with your lecturers who can offer insight on your strengths and the courses that are available to you as well as contacting Ucas’s support network can be a great first step to changing your first choice to something that is available to you. "While you may have had your heart set on the idea of going to university to study a specific course, if you have missed out on the grade point by a few marks it is not too late to apply for a similar degree, or even something completely different. "Clearing is open to all registered students from Monday 5th July - 19th October 2021, so there is plenty of time to get a clearer idea of a plan, to then get online with an idea of the potential next steps you want to make. "If you do apply to resit either one or a number of your exams, you may not even have to go back to college to do the exam as many colleges will allow you to choose where you want to resit, with online and home-study both being included." [Studies](https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00228958.2021.1935177) have proven that taking time out of college and university to either travel, work or volunteer can boost mental health and give you a new perspective on what it is that you want to do. "Internships and mentor programmes can be a great way to start your young career, launching you into the world of paid work while offering you the skill set needed for the role. "However, if you are looking to resit an exam, digital tools can be a great way to keep the process interactive and boost the revision process. "If you are thinking of resitting an A2 exam, the first thing to do is to contact your chosen universities admissions team to discuss your options, as some universities will take you, even if you did not necessarily get the exact marks needed. Firstly, it is important to know that all schools and colleges will have a team of dedicated staff who are on hand to offer one to one advice on what is available to you next.

MAILONLINE LIVEBLOG: Students in England, Wales and Northern Ireland receive their A-Level results today as the UCAS clearing battle for university places ...

English literature saw the biggest drop in candidates for a single subject of more than 1,000 entries, falling by 9.4% from 39,492 in 2021 to 35,791 this year. The magic moment when exam boards will release all their grades will be at 8am this morning. 'Furthermore, it's important to have a plan B – but this is a good plan in life generally. The proportion of girls who got A or higher in each A-Level this year was 37.4%, 2.2 percentage points higher than boys at 35.2%. This can provide some much needed fuel ahead of partying or navigating the UCAS clearing process. There are plenty of great courses, especially at LSBU, but also at other universities across the country, so students will still be able to find a place which suits them.' Students in particular wanted a chance to prove themselves. Politics degrees used to be the domain of studying men in suits and uniforms. Now these bad results can serve a purpose after all – gaining you free entry to the London Dungeon!' They take two years and are designed to give students plenty of hands-on workplace experience. Dr David Duriesmith, a lecturer in gender and politics at the University of Sheffield, told the PA news agency: 'First, I think we have gradually seen changes in the public face of politics over the past three decades so that now women in the UK are far more visible. 'Finally, I think the teaching of politics has changed in the past 10 years.

A number of universities are renowned for having strict entry requirements for their courses, which all depend on the grades you get in your A level exams. If ...

You may only add one Clearing choice at a time. Make sure you fill in the details of your selected course by the date the university/college provided on the phone. Once you've found a place you're interested in, call the university to confirm that you meet the entry requirements and there are still places available. Your Clearing number will show under ‘Application status’ in your application. Students can use the clearing process to see what courses or universities might be available to them if they need a plan B. A number of universities are renowned for having strict entry requirements for their courses, which all depend on the grades you get in your A level exams.

It's Results Day! Thousands of students in England and Wales are receiving the grades that will determine their next steps. Whether you are getting your ...

Alternatively, see if they have a virtual tour or a virtual open day. [Want to know more about Clearing? - Take a look around the campus – if you have the time, it's the best way to see what a university/college is like – most will be happy to meet you and show you around. - Ask if they'd accept you – they might reconsider you (maybe for the same course) even if you applied to them earlier in the year. Before you add a Clearing choice in your application, you need to call the university and give them your Clearing number (you can find this in your application), and Personal ID, so they can look it up. [getting your results](https://www.gazetteherald.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/20668553.time-can-get-level-results-everything-need-know-results-day/) by post, text or email - the big day can be equally nerve-wracking.

One university blamed the error for showing more than 500 as available when they should not have been.

We removed the pages while we determine which courses are available in advance of results day tomorrow, when we will advertise any vacancies.” This is expected to be one of the most competitive years for university places and admissions service Ucas has acknowledged universities have been more cautious in their offer-making. The change saw options at the Russell Group universities – of which Liverpool University is a member – dwindle compared to last week, with 1,785 courses at 15 of the 24 elite institutions as of Wednesday morning, compared with 2,358 courses at 17 of them on Friday. A spokeswoman for the university said: “The University of Liverpool will be in clearing for a small number of high-quality candidates in a range of subjects, but we are unable to be more specific until results day tomorrow, when we will know exactly which courses might have spaces available. [Ucas clearing](https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/20669298.results-day-free-food-deals-nandos-pizza-express-las-iguanas/) pages were live for a period of time for pre-qualified applicants, as is the case each year. Students who are looking for courses in clearing have been warned the number of courses has dropped due to an

Though the experience can feel quite stressful, your college's course advice service will be able to talk you through the next steps.

"Universities will always be there, even if there’s talk of them being oversubscribed this year, and so deferring a year is always an option while you reassess. "There are over 30,000 courses listed within the clearing site, so even if you have changed your mind about the initial course you have applied for, it is not too late to change. Though you may only have missed out on a few marks, resits can be a great way to study hard and boost that mark. "Speak with your lecturers who can offer insight on your strengths and the courses that are available to you as well as contacting Ucas’s support network can be a great first step to changing your first choice to something that is available to you. "While you may have had your heart set on the idea of going to university to study a specific course, if you have missed out on the grade point by a few marks it is not too late to apply for a similar degree, or even something completely different. "Clearing is open to all registered students from Monday 5th July - 19th October 2021, so there is plenty of time to get a clearer idea of a plan, to then get online with an idea of the potential next steps you want to make. "If you do apply to resit either one or a number of your exams, you may not even have to go back to college to do the exam as many colleges will allow you to choose where you want to resit, with online and home-study both being included." [Studies](https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00228958.2021.1935177) have proven that taking time out of college and university to either travel, work or volunteer can boost mental health and give you a new perspective on what it is that you want to do. "Internships and mentor programmes can be a great way to start your young career, launching you into the world of paid work while offering you the skill set needed for the role. "However, if you are looking to resit an exam, digital tools can be a great way to keep the process interactive and boost the revision process. "If you are thinking of resitting an A2 exam, the first thing to do is to contact your chosen universities admissions team to discuss your options, as some universities will take you, even if you did not necessarily get the exact marks needed. Firstly, it is important to know that all schools and colleges will have a team of dedicated staff who are on hand to offer one to one advice on what is available to you next.

If you did not get the grades to attend your preferred university or college, do not worry, you still have plenty of options. Students (from left) Niall ...

Then, we analyse what students in Clearing went on to study in previous years.” Consider different subjects – you don’t have to stick with your original idea. [If you did not get the grades to attend](https://inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/a-level-results-day-2022-handle-clearing-ucas-1798344?ico=in-line_link) your preferred university or college, do not worry, you still have plenty of options. You can get your Clearing number from Ucas Track. What are the entry requirements? Alternatively, see if they have a virtual tour or a virtual open day. It is the perfect opportunity for anybody who missed out on their first choice spot, while also giving universities the chance to fill spaces they still have left on their courses. Also make sure to check the course details. [There is also Ucas Clearing](https://inews.co.uk/news/education/how-ucas-clearing-work-where-apply-a-level-results-day-2022-1795976?ico=in-line_link), which gives you the option of choosing another course at another institution. [particularly as results are set to fall country-wide](https://inews.co.uk/news/education/a-level-results-exams-north-south-divide-covid-pandemic-1800284?ico=in-line_link) from pandemic levels. Take a look around the campus of a university you are interested in – if you have the time, it’s the best way to see what a university is like, and most will be happy to meet you and show you around. Before you add a Clearing choice in your application, you need to call the university and give them your Clearing number.

Though the experience can feel quite stressful, your college's course advice service will be able to talk you through the next steps.

"Universities will always be there, even if there’s talk of them being oversubscribed this year, and so deferring a year is always an option while you reassess. "There are over 30,000 courses listed within the clearing site, so even if you have changed your mind about the initial course you have applied for, it is not too late to change. Though you may only have missed out on a few marks, resits can be a great way to study hard and boost that mark. "Speak with your lecturers who can offer insight on your strengths and the courses that are available to you as well as contacting Ucas’s support network can be a great first step to changing your first choice to something that is available to you. "While you may have had your heart set on the idea of going to university to study a specific course, if you have missed out on the grade point by a few marks it is not too late to apply for a similar degree, or even something completely different. "Clearing is open to all registered students from Monday 5th July - 19th October 2021, so there is plenty of time to get a clearer idea of a plan, to then get online with an idea of the potential next steps you want to make. "If you do apply to resit either one or a number of your exams, you may not even have to go back to college to do the exam as many colleges will allow you to choose where you want to resit, with online and home-study both being included." [Studies](https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00228958.2021.1935177) have proven that taking time out of college and university to either travel, work or volunteer can boost mental health and give you a new perspective on what it is that you want to do. "Internships and mentor programmes can be a great way to start your young career, launching you into the world of paid work while offering you the skill set needed for the role. "However, if you are looking to resit an exam, digital tools can be a great way to keep the process interactive and boost the revision process. "If you are thinking of resitting an A2 exam, the first thing to do is to contact your chosen universities admissions team to discuss your options, as some universities will take you, even if you did not necessarily get the exact marks needed. Firstly, it is important to know that all schools and colleges will have a team of dedicated staff who are on hand to offer one to one advice on what is available to you next.

Hundreds of thousands of students across England, Northern Ireland and Wales have discovered their A-level results this morning, with the number achieving ...

“We would urge students in this situation not to panic and to talk to their school or college where their teachers are very experienced in providing advice and support." "Today's results therefore represent a huge milestone in our recovery from the pandemic and are testament to the diligence and resilience of young people and school staff across the country. Kath Thomas, interim chief executive of the JCQ, said: "Not only is it the culmination of two years of hard work, but these students are the first to have taken formal summer exams in three years, so we should all celebrate this achievement. And the proportion of entries graded A* to C dropped from 88.5% in 2021 to 82.6% this year, though it is up from 75.9% in 2019. Students sat exams for the first time in three years this year after the Government cancelled them in 2020 because of the pandemic and decided it would [A-level grades](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/a-levels) have fallen compared to the pandemic, but are higher than in 2019 when students last sat exams.