Changing your subject
Have you changed your mind about the subject you want to study? Use Clearing to explore your options.
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Clearing 2026 opens on Thursday 2 July 2026.
I want to change my subject choice
Thinking about switching subjects? You can change your subject choice by applying through Clearing.
Many of our programmes are available each year, giving you the flexibility to explore alternatives if your interests have changed. Register your interest and we’ll be in touch when it’s time to apply.
Worried about your grades? Our typical entry requirements for most programmes is CCC, but we often accept students with slightly lower results.
Change subject at Goldsmiths
Do you have a have an offer to study at Goldsmiths but you are not certain you have chosen the right subject?
You can contact us before Clearing to discuss alternative options. If you decide later on, you can also call us during Clearing to explore what’s available.
If you think you may be better suited to another subject, you can email us earlier than Clearing to see what your options are. However, if it comes around to Clearing and your ambitions have changed then definitely give us a call and we can explore what options are available to you.
Jennifer, Head of Admissions
Why might you change your subject choice?
Choosing what to study is a big decision, and it’s normal to have doubts. Clearing gives you the chance to reconsider your options and find a course that suits you better.
You’re not committed to anything when you speak to universities during Clearing. Take the time to explore what’s available before making a decision—even if you ultimately stick with your original plan.
Reviewing your options now can help you feel more confident before your course begins. We want you to enjoy your studies, so get in touch to see if there’s a better fit for you.
Our interdisciplinary approach
At Goldsmiths, we encourage learning across disciplines. Many of our students combine ideas from different subject areas, opening up new ways of thinking, researching and creating.
Student story
Psychology student, Mary, came to Goldsmiths through Clearing after changing her mind about where she wanted to study:
I applied through Clearing a month before Results Day. And I did this because I decided to pursue my dream and actually go into university in London… as a student, when you first come to university – whether it be a city you're not familiar with, or one you're completely familiar with – the experience of Goldsmiths makes it new, and makes it exciting, and makes it welcoming.
Mary, BSc Psychology
