University Transfer FAQ

Hi there,

I've been in communication with a few different universities regarding transferring for a while now.

They all say the same wording when I've emailed them. Firstly something along the lines of: send us all of your information and certificates, then we would be pleased to advice you if we would consider your for a place at University of ...

And then if all goes well once they've seen all of my information/certificates, something like "we would be happy to consider you for direct entry".

So I just wanted to know what to know does "we will consider you" actually mean?

I know they can't comment on if they would actually accept me over email, so is it effectively code for "we are very likely to accept your offer if you apply through UCAS"?

Or does it mean nothing at all? in which case why do they request much information and proof before a UCAS application?

Cheers

Reply 721

freeurmind

11

Original post by Ruin.

Unfortunately I applied too late for a 2nd year transfer, so I'm wondering: is it realistic to transfer on your 3rd year?

I plan to contact universities soon about this but I'd like to know if anyone here has managed to. Thanks :smile:

I did a third year transfer :wink:

Reply 722

alexkol

15

Original post by BreakStuff

Hi there,

I've been in communication with a few different universities regarding transferring for a while now.

They all say the same wording when I've emailed them. Firstly something along the lines of: send us all of your information and certificates, then we would be pleased to advice you if we would consider your for a place at University of ...

And then if all goes well once they've seen all of my information/certificates, something like "we would be happy to consider you for direct entry".

So I just wanted to know what to know does "we will consider you" actually mean?

I know they can't comment on if they would actually accept me over email, so is it effectively code for "we are very likely to accept your offer if you apply through UCAS"?

Or does it mean nothing at all? in which case why do they request much information and proof before a UCAS application?

Cheers

Sounds a bit general =/
You should ask them which are the general requirements for a 2nd year transfer :smile:

Reply 723

alexkol

15

Original post by freeurmind

I did a third year transfer :wink:

Wow :O
And how did your degree look like? was it 50% from your previous Uni and 50% from your other Uni? :P

Reply 724

snufkin_

12

Original post by BreakStuff

Hi there,

I've been in communication with a few different universities regarding transferring for a while now.

They all say the same wording when I've emailed them. Firstly something along the lines of: send us all of your information and certificates, then we would be pleased to advice you if we would consider your for a place at University of ...

And then if all goes well once they've seen all of my information/certificates, something like "we would be happy to consider you for direct entry".

So I just wanted to know what to know does "we will consider you" actually mean?

I know they can't comment on if they would actually accept me over email, so is it effectively code for "we are very likely to accept your offer if you apply through UCAS"?

Or does it mean nothing at all? in which case why do they request much information and proof before a UCAS application?

Cheers

We will consider you generally means that the admissions may say yes, but ultimately it goes through the course leader.

Transfers depend on a lot of different factors, if there are places on the course, your grades, your reasons for transferring etc.

I found I was most successful with offers when I contacted the universities directly and asked to come in and be shown round the university. By doing this I was able to have an informal interview with the course leader, and thus gaining spaces.

If you have good grades, the spaces are available, in theory there is no reason for them to decline you. Also, it will depend if your modules match up etc. If you are only one module out, you may find that they will let you take a first year core module instead of a second year elective module etc.

Reply 725

freeurmind

11

Original post by alexkol

Wow :O
And how did your degree look like? was it 50% from your previous Uni and 50% from your other Uni? :P

Well initially it was 100% from the second uni, but i messed up a bit, so they said they would take my grades from my first uni considerations :smile:

They said the reason they didnt average my grades from both unis was because it was too much complicated or something :s-smilie:

Reply 726

Minerva

17

Original post by BreakStuff

Hi there,

I've been in communication with a few different universities regarding transferring for a while now.

They all say the same wording when I've emailed them. Firstly something along the lines of: send us all of your information and certificates, then we would be pleased to advice you if we would consider your for a place at University of ...

And then if all goes well once they've seen all of my information/certificates, something like "we would be happy to consider you for direct entry".

So I just wanted to know what to know does "we will consider you" actually mean?

I know they can't comment on if they would actually accept me over email, so is it effectively code for "we are very likely to accept your offer if you apply through UCAS"?

Or does it mean nothing at all? in which case why do they request much information and proof before a UCAS application?

Cheers

"consider you" means just that - they'll look at your application when they've got all the information they need. It's a neutral statement - it doesn't commit them to anything. The reason they want so much information to start with is that the UCAS form is not designed for this kind of transfer, because it doesn't ask all the right questions. Once they know what they're dealing with, if they ask you to complete a UCAS application it's not an absolute promise of an offer, but clearly they wouldn't do that if they had already decided your application was a non-starter. For all you know, they've got several promising applicants and maybe only one or two places available.

The UCAS bit is mainly to ensure that the admin is all in order and keep the statistics straight.

Reply 727

danielharris627

13

Does anyone have any tips on writing a personal statement for a transfer into the second year? How similar/different should it be to my original personal statement? In my original, I had a brief paragraph about the course/why I wanted to do it, and then went on to talk about the subjects I'd done at A level & work experience - and then talked about the skills i'd learnt from these and how I can apply them to my course. I ended with a paragraph about myself. I'm just not sure what I should really omit and include. I'll need a bit about why I'm transferring, but other than that, I'm not sure what to write. Also, the course that I'm transferring to is slightly different to my current one.

So if anyone has any tips, maybe from past experience, I'd be grateful to hear! Thanks!

Reply 728

Minerva

17

Original post by danielharris627

Does anyone have any tips on writing a personal statement for a transfer into the second year? How similar/different should it be to my original personal statement? In my original, I had a brief paragraph about the course/why I wanted to do it, and then went on to talk about the subjects I'd done at A level & work experience - and then talked about the skills i'd learnt from these and how I can apply them to my course. I ended with a paragraph about myself. I'm just not sure what I should really omit and include. I'll need a bit about why I'm transferring, but other than that, I'm not sure what to write. Also, the course that I'm transferring to is slightly different to my current one.

So if anyone has any tips, maybe from past experience, I'd be grateful to hear! Thanks!

This is the point you need to cover. What does this new course offer that your current one doesn't? How do those differences map on to your interests? Some people find that in their first year they develop a new specialist interest in their subject that they will have more opportunity to pursue at another university.

Reply 729

danielharris627

13

Original post by Minerva

This is the point you need to cover. What does this new course offer that your current one doesn't? How do those differences map on to your interests? Some people find that in their first year they develop a new specialist interest in their subject that they will have more opportunity to pursue at another university.

Thank you, unfortunately most of my reasons aren't course related though :/

Reply 730

Minerva

17

Original post by danielharris627

Thank you, unfortunately most of my reasons aren't course related though :/

OK, but you still need to show your interest in the course you are hoping to switch to. If it's the case that you are transferring for practical reasons, then a sentence on what these are might be useful, but only if you can present them with a positive slant. Essentially your mission is to convince the new uni that you are a capable student. If the issue is that you have fallen out with the teaching staff at your current uni, for instance, this is not something to include. Focus then on the academic opportunities this new course offers you.

Reply 731

JD-19

Quick question, the email i used to inquire about a transfer is different to the one i want to use for UCAS. The one i used to inquire is much less formal, the one i want to use is just my first and last name. Would it be inadvisable to switch emails? when all my correspondence with the unis that said they would consider my application where with a different one?.

Reply 732

snufkin_

12

Original post by JD-19

Quick question, the email i used to inquire about a transfer is different to the one i want to use for UCAS. The one i used to inquire is much less formal, the one i want to use is just my first and last name. Would it be inadvisable to switch emails? when all my correspondence with the unis that said they would consider my application where with a different one?.

I probably wouldn't switch e-mails as I would wish to remain consistent. However, it probably doesn't matter too much.

When I transferred I used the same email.

Reply 733

PQ

Clearing and Applications Advisor

21

Original post by JD-19

Quick question, the email i used to inquire about a transfer is different to the one i want to use for UCAS. The one i used to inquire is much less formal, the one i want to use is just my first and last name. Would it be inadvisable to switch emails? when all my correspondence with the unis that said they would consider my application where with a different one?.

Switch emails to the sensible one (just in general it's worth having, maintaining and using a sensible email account for applications) - but once your application goes through to UCAS and you get your welcome email contact the university again on the original email and let them know that your application should be with them and your UCAS ID numbers so they can link your correspondence with your application.

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Original post by BnBn23

New to these forums but I am considering transferring next year and have been given conformation from several Uni's (Newcastle, Manchester, Leeds) that they would consider me for year 2 entry, my only worry is making new friends at the new uni with people on the same course? Has anybody got any experience of transferring and how easy was it to make friends with people on the same course as you but who had obviously studied it for a year longer, thanks

Hi, I transferred last year. It was fairly easy to make new friends as I chose to stay halls of residence again so that was a great way to meet new people. Also, I asked my new course leader to put me in contact with a couple of students on the course before I started so I had a chance to chat to a few people first which made the transitioning easier.

My course was relatively small, and at times it was incredibly difficult. They all had friendships that had forged over a year and some of the students weren't the most friendly however you get this in all walks of life. It's not too dissimilar to starting a new job, there will be cliques but you will soon find a nice group of people that you get along with.

Also, a good idea is to join societies and ask your course mates to go for a quick drink after lectures etc. in order to socialise a bit more.

Reply 736

sim93863

hey guy this is my first post. im currently at uni first yr doing business management, however i have really bad a levels only passed 2 got a u in maths. i was wondering if i did really well in my first year if i could persuade any uni to take me, showing them ive change and willing to work hard. i also have mitigating circumstances during my a leves and was wondering if they would take that into consideration

Reply 737

University of Derby

12

Original post by sim93863

hey guy this is my first post. im currently at uni first yr doing business management, however i have really bad a levels only passed 2 got a u in maths. i was wondering if i did really well in my first year if i could persuade any uni to take me, showing them ive change and willing to work hard. i also have mitigating circumstances during my a leves and was wondering if they would take that into consideration

The university of derby does not really take into consideration in maths A-levels, its all depending, if you are looking for other higher rated uni's such as oxfrd they will. However they will want you to have a good grade in the subject of your intrest and C and above for maths and English GCSE. you can find out more about this by contacting the admissions team. check out our website @ www.derby.ac.uk/admissions

Reply 738

snufkin_

12

Original post by sim93863

hey guy this is my first post. im currently at uni first yr doing business management, however i have really bad a levels only passed 2 got a u in maths. i was wondering if i did really well in my first year if i could persuade any uni to take me, showing them ive change and willing to work hard. i also have mitigating circumstances during my a leves and was wondering if they would take that into consideration

If you do well in your first year, some universities may consider you. If you have mitigating circumstances for your a levels they will most certainly be taking into consideration, as well as your reason for transferring.

In my experience, transferring works differently to first year entry and they do genuinely take people on a case by case basis. The best you can do is email the admissions department for the university you wish to transfer to and take it from there.

You will also have to create another ucas account, including another personal statement and getting a new reference. I would suggest asking a university tutor for a reference.

Reply 739

spacepup

Hi all!

After finishing my first term at University and having a complete breakdown about my career options, I've decided I was to transfer Universities to start a completely different course. This means I will start again, year 1 at another University and another course.

I've contacted all Universities and I have been given the green light to apply. But I am essentially stuck for what step to take first!

Do I notify my University first, should I apply to UCAS first or... I'm very confused and I can't find any information that applies to my current situation!

If someone could help I'd be so grateful!

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