No offer for a course now in Clearing?

[Tarjet]

I’ve been looking at clearing places for DS (just in case his results aren’t what he hopes) and I found a course he applied for - Comp Sci at Durham is now in clearing. He met the entry requirements on predicted grades but didn’t get an offer. Does this mean his PS wasn’t good enough and he wouldnt get a clearing place if he tried for it? Or would there be another reason? Obviously no interviews were done for Durham so it’s hard to know

I assumed clearing was for courses that were not filled by suitable applicants (ie with the predicted grades required) but TSR was full of rejected Durham CS applicants (inc my son!) so I’m very confused!

Re the Nottingham clearing "we're full" fiasco, the OP on WIWIKAU updated the thread yesterday to say all was sorted.

Nottingham had incorrectly sent out emails saying courses were now full to those given a clearing offer, when this wasn't the case.

Talk about elevating stress levels, on what was already a stressful day.

There's a lot to be said for delaying Clearing for at least 24 hours, if not until the following Monday, after results day.

Would give applicants , and admissions staff, a chance to rest, reflect, and plan accordingly.

Nottingham used short term agency staff to man their clearing lines. They were advertising for weeks. It was a one week contract and not well paid.

I think delaying clearing until Monday would be extremely stressful for those using it. They've then got 4 days to worry and see their friends planning for uni. Most I know have been sorted by the weekend, and then they can relax, lick wounds etc.

I'd also think that if I was in that situation being able to do something would be far more helpful mentally than waiting.

I think opening up clearing twenty four hours later would be a good idea. It would give students the time to reflect and not choose random courses that they are not suited to.
Dd’s friend didn’t get the grades she needed to study economics , so chose civil engineering ( through clearing) She absolutely hates the course