UCAS Application HELP for Substitution
If I applied to UCL for BSc Arch on UCAS too early in October, am I allowed to substitute this slot for another university and then resubmit in December for UCL MSc Arch on a new slot?
I know that you can't swap back to the same course at the same university on the same slot. But am I allowed to add the same original university with a different course in a new slot?
I'm asking this because I accidentally applied to the UCL BSc Architecture program too early, without knowing about the 2-week portfolio deadline, and I know my portfolio will be stronger in December.
Or should I just directly call UCL and tell them abt this mistake?
I know that you can't swap back to the same course at the same university on the same slot. But am I allowed to add the same original university with a different course in a new slot?
I'm asking this because I accidentally applied to the UCL BSc Architecture program too early, without knowing about the 2-week portfolio deadline, and I know my portfolio will be stronger in December.
Or should I just directly call UCL and tell them abt this mistake?
(edited 1 month ago)
Reply 1
Original post
by mnmasdadIf I applied to UCL for BSc Arch on UCAS too early in October, am I allowed to substitute this slot for another university and then resubmit in December for UCL MSc Arch on a new slot?
I know that you can't swap back to the same course at the same university on the same slot. But am I allowed to add the same original university with a different course in a new slot?
I'm asking this because I accidentally applied to the UCL BSc Architecture program too early, without knowing about the 2-week portfolio deadline, and I know my portfolio will be stronger in December.
Or should I just directly call UCL and tell them abt this mistake?
I know that you can't swap back to the same course at the same university on the same slot. But am I allowed to add the same original university with a different course in a new slot?
I'm asking this because I accidentally applied to the UCL BSc Architecture program too early, without knowing about the 2-week portfolio deadline, and I know my portfolio will be stronger in December.
Or should I just directly call UCL and tell them abt this mistake?
You’ll need to contact UCAS directly to confirm how best to manage this, as course substitutions and timing can depend on their system rules. Generally, you can’t reapply to the same course at the same university in one cycle, but you may be able to use another slot for a different course (like an MSc) if applications are still open.
It’s also a good idea to contact UCL admissions directly; they can advise on your specific situation and whether they can update or hold your application for a later portfolio submission.
Reply 2
Original post
by mnmasdadIf I applied to UCL for BSc Arch on UCAS too early in October, am I allowed to substitute this slot for another university and then resubmit in December for UCL MSc Arch on a new slot?
I know that you can't swap back to the same course at the same university on the same slot. But am I allowed to add the same original university with a different course in a new slot?
I'm asking this because I accidentally applied to the UCL BSc Architecture program too early, without knowing about the 2-week portfolio deadline, and I know my portfolio will be stronger in December.
Or should I just directly call UCL and tell them abt this mistake?
I know that you can't swap back to the same course at the same university on the same slot. But am I allowed to add the same original university with a different course in a new slot?
I'm asking this because I accidentally applied to the UCL BSc Architecture program too early, without knowing about the 2-week portfolio deadline, and I know my portfolio will be stronger in December.
Or should I just directly call UCL and tell them abt this mistake?
Just call+email UCL directly. No need to go down the rabbit hole of UCAS swaps for changing course at the same uni.
Reply 3
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As above - its just a variation of the same course at the same Uni, so contact UCL and ask for a course switch.
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