University Transfer FAQ

*Forgot to mention, that I am not sure if Manchester will accept ur application, as they made me hurry up to consider my application, back in February :biggrin:

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trustmeoff

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Well I studied my first year in University of Glasgow but im not happy with my subject and want to change it. so can I apply for a different subject in the same university via UCAS?

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Original post by trustmeoff

Well I studied my first year in University of Glasgow but im not happy with my subject and want to change it. so can I apply for a different subject in the same university via UCAS?

Think so, better ask ur tutor or sbd from ur Uni :biggrin:

Reply 604

bownessie

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Original post by trustmeoff

Well I studied my first year in University of Glasgow but im not happy with my subject and want to change it. so can I apply for a different subject in the same university via UCAS?

Don't apply through ucas yet. Talk to a tutor. In situations like yours you can probably make the transfer internally and, like my university, if you do it that way you might be eligible to pay old fees.

Reply 605

trustmeoff

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Original post by bownessie

Don't apply through ucas yet. Talk to a tutor. In situations like yours you can probably make the transfer internally and, like my university, if you do it that way you might be eligible to pay old fees.

Well I studied during 2011-2012 period in glasgow,now im taking this year as gap year and will apply for 2013. another thing is that I'm planning to apply for a very different subject ( from biochemistry to architecture) Do you think I still have chance when I talk to tutors instead of applying via ucas? thanks :smile:

Reply 606

Minerva

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Original post by trustmeoff

Well I studied my first year in University of Glasgow but im not happy with my subject and want to change it. so can I apply for a different subject in the same university via UCAS?

Original post by trustmeoff

Well I studied during 2011-2012 period in glasgow,now im taking this year as gap year and will apply for 2013. another thing is that I'm planning to apply for a very different subject ( from biochemistry to architecture) Do you think I still have chance when I talk to tutors instead of applying via ucas? thanks :smile:

If you've actually withdrawn from the university then yes you will have to re-apply via UCAS. What bownessie suggested is only possible if you are still on the student roll. However, a conversation with your tutor would be a good move in any case, because you'll need him/her to give you a reference.

Reply 607

trustmeoff

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Original post by Minerva

If you've actually withdrawn from the university then yes you will have to re-apply via UCAS. What bownessie suggested is only possible if you are still on the student roll. However, a conversation with your tutor would be a good move in any case, because you'll need him/her to give you a reference.

Thanks a lot :smile:

Reply 608

benom2

I want to go on to study Biology, but most universities require A-level Biology or an equivalent qualification, which I do not have. If I were to read a different course, like Economics, would it be possible to transfer to Biology?

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Original post by benom2

I want to go on to study Biology, but most universities require A-level Biology or an equivalent qualification, which I do not have. If I were to read a different course, like Economics, would it be possible to transfer to Biology?

No=/
If you want to transfer, they may ask ur pre-university qualifications and they will look for a match with ur current modules, and there is no match in Economics and Biology modules=/

Reply 610

Juno

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Original post by benom2

I want to go on to study Biology, but most universities require A-level Biology or an equivalent qualification, which I do not have. If I were to read a different course, like Economics, would it be possible to transfer to Biology?

Very probably not. A better option would be to look into taking biology, either through a night school or by self teaching and entering for the exams privately.

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bownessie

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Original post by trustmeoff

Well I studied during 2011-2012 period in glasgow,now im taking this year as gap year and will apply for 2013. another thing is that I'm planning to apply for a very different subject ( from biochemistry to architecture) Do you think I still have chance when I talk to tutors instead of applying via ucas? thanks :smile:

Ahhh... well if you are taking a gap year I am not sure tbh. You could try and do it internally and see what happens, the worst they can say is 'sorry, you need to apply through ucas like everyone else. And trust me... I switched from biology to history in my first year, universities are able to facilitate big switches. They aren't naive enough to think that everyone gets it right first time and that is why there is an extra year of funding for everyone, so if they get it wrong the first time, they have a back up.

Reply 612

Can I do this?

Will I get any offers?

Can the universities I apply to see I am at another university?

Do I need to drop out before I apply?

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Original post by bestofyou

Can I do this?

Will I get any offers?

Can the universities I apply to see I am at another university?

Do I need to drop out before I apply?

Off course you can do it and u will get offers, probably, but u need to say in which Uni u r currently on in ur Ucas application :biggrin:

Reply 614

Original post by alexkol

Off course you can do it and u will get offers, probably, but u need to say in which Uni u r currently on in ur Ucas application :biggrin:

In my PS or in my education details?

Reply 615

Original post by bestofyou

In my PS or in my education details?

In your education details for sure and if you want you can talk about it in your PS, saying why you wanna transfer :wink:

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Original post by alexkol

In your education details for sure and if you want you can talk about it in your PS, saying why you wanna transfer :wink:

uni of dundee isn't in the education list?

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