Can I apply for another course at another uni while still at my current uni?

Hey there, I do mechanical engineering at Nottingham (1st year) but have a feeling I may fail my mid-term exams/the year.

Is it possible to apply to a different course/apply to repeat the year at another university via UCAS while still at nottingham? Could I use the same reference as before I would I have to get a reference from my tutor at Nottingham?

Thanks

Yes, you can apply through UCAS while still completing your current year (or before you drop out). You will have to declare your current year at Nottingham on your new application as your funding status will be affected - you may find yourself having to pay full fees for a new Level 1 at a different University (approx £9,000 a year); you can usually get funding for the length of your course + 1 year, but possibly only when you're studying at the same University.

They may insist on an academic reference from your current uni, and will want you to clarify what you felt went wrong and why that won't happen this time.