My son had always been keen to take a gap year and travel so when he filled in his UCAS form, he didn’t give it much thought as he always assumed he’d apply with grades in hand the following year. However, his psychology teacher went on long term leave in year 13 and he pretty much taught himself the topics and absolutely fell in love with it. A few months ago he had a huge change of heart and is now adamant he wants to go to uni this year to study psychology. But… nothing seems to be available in clearing at the unis he’s interested in. He got accepted into Exeter which was his first choice on his UCAS form (although now the wrong course) but they don’t have psychology in clearing. He was on the phone the second he received his grades and has tried Cardiff, Sheffield, Newcastle, Nottingham, Warwick, York and Exeter and all have said there is no availability for psychology. He has been offered a place at Southampton and Lancaster but would have loved to have gone to Cardiff or Exeter. Are there any other places he could try? He’s sociable and sporty, fairly academic but not amazing. I’d just love for him to find his place and it feels the later in the day it gets, the more doors are closing. Would be very grateful for any advice. Thank you