transfer from UCL to Sussex (for media)

I just wanted to get some extra insight on a dilemme i’m in at the moment, but currently i’ve just finished my first term of second year at UCL studying media, and i really want to transfer unis because i’m not enjoying the course at all. I’ve been feeling this way since first year second term, but decided to just stick it out because of how prestigious UCL is. My course is very new (i think it started around 2021) and you can tell we are still essentially their guinea pigs. It’s also very practical based which i didn’t completely expect and isn’t something i enjoy that much because i don’t have plans on being a film director or producer or anything of the sort. I’m much more interested in the theoretical side which Sussex has, and i feel like it’s a good option for me. However i’m worried that this could be the wrong decision and staying at UCL would be better for me as a postgrad for job prospects and things like that, so i’m not entirely sure. It’s a very big decision to make, and i’ve already started my ucas application just incase but could anyone give any advice?? tysm !!!

I just wanted to get some extra insight on a dilemme i’m in at the moment, but currently i’ve just finished my first term of second year at UCL studying media, and i really want to transfer unis because i’m not enjoying the course at all. I’ve been feeling this way since first year second term, but decided to just stick it out because of how prestigious UCL is. My course is very new (i think it started around 2021) and you can tell we are still essentially their guinea pigs. It’s also very practical based which i didn’t completely expect and isn’t something i enjoy that much because i don’t have plans on being a film director or producer or anything of the sort. I’m much more interested in the theoretical side which Sussex has, and i feel like it’s a good option for me. However i’m worried that this could be the wrong decision and staying at UCL would be better for me as a postgrad for job prospects and things like that, so i’m not entirely sure. It’s a very big decision to make, and i’ve already started my ucas application just incase but could anyone give any advice?? tysm !!!

Hey I’ve put down Sussex as one of my transfer choices on my UCAS application so I think I can answer this question. Sussex allows transfers into year 2 for media so you should be good to transfer if that’s what you wanna do, just add them as one of your choices on ucas and you should be good to go. By the way although Sussex has dipped in the national rankings lately, that’s mostly down to having to get rid of staff due to rising costs which all the unis are suffering with right now and is still highly regarded here in the UK and I can’t see any reason you’d struggle doing postgrad studies or entering the workplace. Also it’s still regarded highly in international rankings so if you are really unhappy at UCL and want to transfer, I’d say go for it as why bother staying at a Uni where you’re unhappy

A) Studying media at UCL will make zero difference in terms of employment.
B) Do not study there if it makes you unhappy (the most important point).

hey! are you currently in second year too? and yeah that's the thing pushing me, I've spoke to other people and they've also said that it doesn't really matter where I study, so I should just go to a uni where I enjoy the course. What are you meaning to study btw?

Hey there! No no I’m currently first year but I don’t really like it at my current Uni to be honest so I’m looking for something else and something that’s a bit closer to home (I’m from London) whilst being away from home if you know what I mean. Uni at the end of the day is what you make of it and you can do very well at a lower ranked Uni and have a good experience there and still do well in life. Rankings are just semi accurate measurements made by newspaper editors who went to Oxbridge thirty years ago and seem to think they know a lot about unis. Btw i’m looking at studying history cause the course at Sussex is highly rated there and I like the look of the course and Uni

Yeah exactly, if you also end up going Sussex it would be great to talk !!!