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Hi everyone,

I'm thinking about transferring to another university while continuing the same course. I’m currently studying Photography at the University of East London, but I’m considering moving to Canterbury. One reason is that I have a very good friend there, but that’s not the only factor.

Canterbury Christ Church University also offers a Photography course, but I’m unsure if it’s worth transferring. I don’t know if I’d be moving to a lower-quality university, and I want to make the right decision.

Does anyone know who I can ask for real advice about changing universities? Is there a service where I can speak to someone who can assess my situation and give me honest guidance on whether I should transfer or stay at my current university? Any advice would be greatly appreciated

Reply 1

University of Bath

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Hey there,

Thanks for reaching out and sorry to hear you're feeling conflicted. Its more normal than you think for people to have doubts about whether or not they should transfer. I'd start by asking yourself this:

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Do you enjoy your current course and what you're learning/doing?

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Have you settled into UEL? Do you like it?

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How would you feel about moving to a whole new uni and starting afresh?

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What are the pros and cons of staying VS transferring?

I would say that transferring is a lot of effort to put yourself through if you are unsure. I would say the best person to speak to would be your personal tutor - perhaps they can tell you a bit more about what is involved with transferring and help you figure out whether it would be right for you.

It very much depends on your situation - if you are completely not enjoying your course, its not what you expected and you really can't see yourself staying motivated for the next couple of years, then perhaps transferring would be a good option. However if you do enjoy your course, you're finding things okay then I would consider staying but changing your habits so you can still see your friends at CCC and perhaps join something like a society or do some part-time work on campus to meet more people and branch out your experience a bit. Perhaps this would make you feel more connected to your uni?

At the end of the day it depends on your individual circumstances and whether you genuinely think you would be better off and more motivated somewhere else. I'd defo write a pros and cons list, speak to your personal tutor, speak to your parents and maybe visit CCC again before making your decision.

I hope this helps, best of luck whichever direction you decide on 🙂

Holly
University of Bath

Reply 2

Kingston Eve

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Original post

by Matadd

Hi everyone,
I'm thinking about transferring to another university while continuing the same course. I’m currently studying Photography at the University of East London, but I’m considering moving to Canterbury. One reason is that I have a very good friend there, but that’s not the only factor.
Canterbury Christ Church University also offers a Photography course, but I’m unsure if it’s worth transferring. I don’t know if I’d be moving to a lower-quality university, and I want to make the right decision.
Does anyone know who I can ask for real advice about changing universities? Is there a service where I can speak to someone who can assess my situation and give me honest guidance on whether I should transfer or stay at my current university? Any advice would be greatly appreciated

Hey @Matadd,

Have you considered attending an open day at CCCU? At an open day, they should have faculty or course representatives available for you to talk to and help you get a bit more information about the course.

Having a good friend at CCCU is great, but are there any particular Photography facilities/workshops at CCCU that you'd be intrigued by, or any specific modules/topics offered in their Photography course that you'd like to learn more about? Whether or not changing universities is a good idea often comes down to what you specifically need as a student and what academic environment you would thrive best in.

As Holly said above, definitely speak to your personal tutor. They should be able to give you a better idea of what your time at the University of East London will look like over the next two years or so, and help you decide whether that course structure is still right for you.

Hope this helps and best of luck,
Eve (Kingston Rep).

Reply 3

hallamstudents

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Original post

by Matadd

Hi everyone,
I'm thinking about transferring to another university while continuing the same course. I’m currently studying Photography at the University of East London, but I’m considering moving to Canterbury. One reason is that I have a very good friend there, but that’s not the only factor.
Canterbury Christ Church University also offers a Photography course, but I’m unsure if it’s worth transferring. I don’t know if I’d be moving to a lower-quality university, and I want to make the right decision.
Does anyone know who I can ask for real advice about changing universities? Is there a service where I can speak to someone who can assess my situation and give me honest guidance on whether I should transfer or stay at my current university? Any advice would be greatly appreciated

Hi there,

I would say that the best people at your uni to talk to about this would be the help team at your uni. They should be able to help you with this and offer some support and advice about what your options are and what the best thing for you to do may be. If you have a personal tutor or academic advisor they should also help you with this and offer you some support in what you should do!

I agree that going to an open day may be a good idea too as this can be really helpful in making a decision as you can often get quite a good feel for a place when you see it and this can help make your mind up.

You could also talk to someone at CCCU about the course that you are thinking of transferring to and see if you think it would be for you. It's worth asking questions in case you need anything answering before you make your decisions.

I hope some of this helps,

Lucy -SHU student ambassador 🙂

Reply 4

CCCU Students

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Hi there,

Feel free to let us know if you have any questions!

We would love to see you at an open day. You can see our upcoming events on the following webpage

https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/applying/visit-us

Reply 5

Matadd

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by CCCU Students

Hi there,
Feel free to let us know if you have any questions!
We would love to see you at an open day. You can see our upcoming events on the following webpage
https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/applying/visit-us

Hi there,

I’m currently studying at another university, but I’m interested in transferring to Canterbury Christ Church University for the second year of a Photography course. Do you accept transfer students, and if so, what would the process be for moving into the second year?

Thanks in advance

Reply 6

Coventry University Student Ambassadors

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Original post

by Matadd

Hi everyone,
I'm thinking about transferring to another university while continuing the same course. I’m currently studying Photography at the University of East London, but I’m considering moving to Canterbury. One reason is that I have a very good friend there, but that’s not the only factor.
Canterbury Christ Church University also offers a Photography course, but I’m unsure if it’s worth transferring. I don’t know if I’d be moving to a lower-quality university, and I want to make the right decision.
Does anyone know who I can ask for real advice about changing universities? Is there a service where I can speak to someone who can assess my situation and give me honest guidance on whether I should transfer or stay at my current university? Any advice would be greatly appreciated

Hi there,
Hope you're doing great.
It sounds like you're weighing a big decision, and it's understandable to want to make an informed choice about whether to transfer universities. Here's how you can approach it:

University Academic Advisors: Both the University of East London and Canterbury Christ Church University should have academic advisors who can help guide you through the decision-making process. They may not be able to tell you whether the new university is “better” for you, but they can give you insight into the specifics of each photography course and how they compare.

Student Services or Counseling: Many universities have student services departments that offer one-on-one counseling, including career or academic advice. You could speak with someone in this department to help assess your personal situation, such as how transferring might impact your degree, living situation, or career prospects.

Online Forums or Student Communities: Websites like The Student Room or Reddit’s r/UniUK may offer insights from current or past students who have experience with both institutions. This could help you get a better idea of the culture and quality of the Photography program at Canterbury Christ Church University, as well as what to expect.

Visit the Universities: If possible, consider visiting Canterbury Christ Church University to sit in on a class or meet with faculty from the Photography course. This will give you a clearer picture of the environment and whether you feel it aligns with your goals.

Accreditation and Course Content: Check if the Photography courses at both universities are accredited by professional organizations, or if they are recognized by the industry. You could also look at the course structure and modules offered at both universities to ensure the program at Canterbury offers what you're looking for.

Talk to Your Friend: Since you have a good friend at Canterbury, they could be a valuable resource for your decision. They may be able to provide insight into the student life, course experiences, and what they like and don’t like about the program.

Transferring Process: Make sure to research the transferring process, as universities often have specific requirements for transferring credits. If you’re close to finishing your degree, you want to make sure that any credits you've earned will transfer and not delay your graduation.

Hope this helps.
Many thanks
Coventry university student ambassadors

Reply 7

CCCU Students

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Original post

by Matadd

Hi there,
I’m currently studying at another university, but I’m interested in transferring to Canterbury Christ Church University for the second year of a Photography course. Do you accept transfer students, and if so, what would the process be for moving into the second year?
Thanks in advance

Hi,

Great to hear you're thinking of joining us in Canterbury!

We do accept transfers. You will need to make a full application to the course via UCAS. You can put your "point of Entry" as 2 to apply for the second year. the admissions team will need to se a transcript of your first year of your current university and they would make a decision on your application. Best of luck :smile: