All changes in course/university will need to be considered by the DOE prior to accepting the change. you will need to contact the Department of Education who will provide you with a ‘Change of Course/University’ application form. Your request will be reviewed by the Department of Education.
How to change your course at the same University:
- Make sure that you are 100% committed to the course you wish to change to.
- Research alternative courses carefully, reading module descriptions and whether this supports your long-term plans. You may need certain grades or A Levels in a specific subject, therefore, make sure you meet the entry requirements for the course you want to change to.
- Speak to your course tutor. Explain the reasons why you want to change Course and they will help start the transfer process with the university’s support service.
How to transfer to a new university during your first year:
- Research alternative courses carefully, reading module descriptions and whether this supports your long-term plans.
- Contact the Admissions team of the university you would like to transfer to. When accepting transfers, each university has a different policy. Some will accept in-year transfers, although they may have a deadline usually at the end of the first term.
- Speak to your course tutor. Explain the reasons why you want to change university and they will help you start the transfer process. The earlier you begin the transfer process the better.
How to transfer to a new university at the end of your first or second year to complete the same course:
- Research and find out what the policy is at the university you wish to transfer to.
- Check the university’s transfer deadline. When accepting transfers, each university has a different policy. You may be asked to apply through the UCAS application process at Year 2 or Year 3 entry.
- If your UCAS application is successful, you will be able to transfer your credits to your new university.
How to transfer to a new university at the end of your first year to complete a different course:
- Research alternative courses carefully, reading module descriptions and whether this supports your long-term plans.
- Apply through UCAS, Year 1 entry.
- If your UCAS application is successful, you must inform the DoE.
- Before a new contract is issued, you will need to either return all funds afforded to you for the period of study which you completed, or self-fund your Year 1 studies of your new course.
- Once you have successfully completed Year 1 of your new course, HMGoG will fund the rest of your studies, subject to you passing each academic year.
Before starting the new course or university, you must provide the Department of Education with an official letter from your current university confirming the changes and that no further tuition fees will be charged for that academic year.
In all cases, your initial contract will be amended and you will be required to sign an Amendment of Contract.
If, upon successfully completing your first year of studies, you decide that you do not wish to continue with your studies, you must inform the DoE. In this case, you will not be liable to reimburse HMGoG for the funds afforded to you.