changing uni while in first year

Hi there! We wouldn't frown upon it, no. It will depend to some extent on whether you have dropped out to reapply for a different uni or a different course (or both). That's not to say we wouldn't accept either as a valid reason, but it's quite likely you would be asked at interview.

Would dropping out just because I wanted to study a different course be valid?

Yes, although you might be asked at interview why you started studying it in the first place and what made you want to change.

can I send a ucas application while enrolled at my current university and then drop out later in the application process?

Yes. But you'll most likely need to provide a referee from your current uni.

instead of my secondary school?

instead of my secondary school?

Yes. If you provide a reference from your secondary school, some unis, (maybe not all), may ask for a more recent one.

what to do if i want to change uni but am in first year of uni?

It’s so much easier to drop out. Most decent unis don’t accept transfers and if they do it needs extenuating circumstances. I dropped out after 2 months, got a job, and reapplied and now am so much happier. Don’t waste the full year of tuition. I’m paying back what I got last time out of my loan this year so I can do a 4 year course funded.

thank you! what was your situation, if you don;t mind me asking?

Is this okay to do after the deadline?

if i apply to ucas again during my uni first year and do not receive any offer, i could just simply continue with my original degree at the current uni right? No other risks trying (other than wasting a year tuition)?

Is this okay to do after the deadline?