University Transfer FAQ

Can anybody tell me whether I put my current year 1 university modules on my ucas application when transferring?

Hi,

I have just started my first year two weeks ago studying 'BA Hons Health and Social Care' full time. I want to transfer to another university but I don't want to wait until next year. I've also decided to change my course to 'BSc Psychology with Criminology' full time so I looked on UCAS to see universities which still have vacancies. I found some and emailed them to see if they would consider me but they said that they are not accepting any transfer students or new applicants until Sept 2012.

So why does UCAS say they have vacancies in extra and are accepting applicants but when I email universities they say that they don't?

I also asked someone in student support at my uni and she told me the same thing about emailing them.

I really don't want to wait till next year. Any help please?

Hi,

I have just started my first year two weeks ago studying 'BA Hons Health and Social Care' full time. I want to transfer to another university but I don't want to wait until next year. I've also decided to change my course to 'BSc Psychology with Criminology' full time so I looked on UCAS to see universities which still have vacancies. I found some and emailed them to see if they would consider me but they said that they are not accepting any transfer students or new applicants until Sept 2012.

So why does UCAS say they have vacancies in extra and are accepting applicants but when I email universities they say that they don't?

I also asked someone in student support at my uni and she told me the same thing about emailing them.

I really don't want to wait till next year. Any help please?

I'm applying for a transfer and have started a new UCAS 2012 application.

Since I got horrible grades last year, I'll be retaking a unit or two to get my UCAS Points high enough to meet entry reqs. as well as doing my degree course. Luckily my coursework and exams on the degree are nicely laid out, and I'm confident they wont clash and affect each other.

I do not want to tell the university what I go this year. Firstly because I'll get a stonewall rejection, and secondly because I know I can do better and prove to them (and myself) that I can turn this around.

Would they allow me to predict myself a higher grade, or could I leave the grades section unspecified, or even let them know I'll be retaking units?

The places I'm applying to, I've checked that the modules are quite similar, and will leave it to the admissions people to judge. Its just the A Levels I'm worried about, will they base an ofer (if I get one) on my performance this year, or last years aswell?

please guys any input is appreciated!

You have to put your A2 grades down if they are cashed in (which is certain since you need qualification for your current uni anyway) you should get your current university tutors to write you a reference as specified in the first post and let the unis know you are retaking some exams. It's likely they will ask for the required A-level grades and/or a certain mark in your first year of uni.

I have cashed in grades yes, but if send my application of with them I'm sure I wont get an offer back.

I'll let my referee know that I'll be retaking, however would the uni's frown on me retaking while I'm supposed to be studying hard for my degree?

I can confirm this.
The new fees will apply to students starting 2012, as a second year student you will have started in 2011.

If you transfer to first year then you'll be charged the higher fees.

I've been reading around on TSR and some posters are saying that even as a second year transfer student you still may have to pay the higher fee rate in 2012 - is there any truth in this at all?

I was under the impression that because you aren't a new entrant into the system, you would still retain the lower fee rate, as you entered the system in 2011 even though you are transferring to another University for your second year in 2012.

What if you are studying your course with foundation year and you want to transfer University but continue with your course since you are transferring into the 1st year does that mean you pay the 9000?

Education part- for filling transfer, do you add the University you are going to currently, it ask for star date and finish dat what do you put? and will i be recieving any qualifications

I've been reading around on TSR and some posters are saying that even as a second year transfer student you still may have to pay the higher fee rate in 2012 - is there any truth in this at all?

I was under the impression that because you aren't a new entrant into the system, you would still retain the lower fee rate, as you entered the system in 2011 even though you are transferring to another University for your second year in 2012.

Hello..

At GCSE I studied at my local school and achieved high grades (6 A*'s and 5 A's) and due to the lack of sixth form locally I had to travel to a different college to do my A levels. I didn't settle very well due to the increased class sizes/travelling and only achieved C's. Due to my result it meant I couldn't attend my first choice uni which would have been the University of Leeds so I chose Leeds Met.

So far a few weeks into my course (Business & Management) I have found that I'm not enjoying it too much, a lot of people there I feel aren't actually there to gain a degree and more coming for the sake of coming to university, without sounding arrogant.

I was wondering about university transfers and how they work. Say I achieved a 2:1 or a 1st class degree overall in my first year, would it be possible to transfer to the University of Leeds? I wouldn't mind retaking my first year if it made the transfer possible.

I was just wondering how it worked and whether anyone had any personal experience with this? especially with the 2 specific universities..

Interesting question, I would say yes because it is not actually a transfer but simply taking up the degree course elsewhere. I would seek clarification directly from SF if I were you though (as of course people should do anyway).