Student Transfer Policy

1. Introduction

This Policy sets out the requirements and considerations in respect of: 

  • Students currently studying an undergraduate degree at another institution and wishing to transfer to the University of BOB体育登录网址_欧宝体育官网平台-APP|下载
  • Current University of BOB体育登录网址_欧宝体育官网平台-APP|下载 undergraduate students who wish to transfer to another institution
  • Current University of BOB体育登录网址_欧宝体育官网平台-APP|下载 undergraduate students wishing to transfer within the University to a different degree programme

2. Implications of transferring

Transferring to a different institution or to a different programme within the University of BOB体育登录网址_欧宝体育官网平台-APP|下载 may have implications for academic progress or continuation of financial support. Prior to formalising a transfer, students will need to consider the following:

  1. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy.
  2. Detailed discussion with and review by Programme Leader as to whether prior learning meets the learning outcomes of the new programme i.e. for current students and students who have previously studied at BOB体育登录网址_欧宝体育官网平台-APP|下载 and want to use existing credit.
  3. Student Finance England loan arrangements (if applicable).
  4. The calculation of the final degree classification.
  5. If studying in the UK on a Student Visa, the United Kingdom Visa and Immigration (UKVI) rules around transferring studies/institutions – further guidance available at /studentservices/visa-and-immigration/faqs/faq-change-of-programme.page
  6. Whether the programme to which the student wishes to transfer will satisfy any requirements of relevant Professional, Statutory or Regulatory Bodies (PSRB) who may accredit such programmes. 

3. Transferring to the University of BOB体育登录网址_欧宝体育官网平台-APP|下载

We will consider applications on their individual merits and against our Regulations and those of any Professional, Statutory or Regulatory Body who may accredit our programmes, for direct entry into undergraduate programmes of study where applicants have completed or are due to complete a year (or more) of study on a relevant programme.  

For students studying Medicine and Nursing and Midwifery undergraduate programmes further conditions apply. For Medicine, we will only consider requests from applicants currently registered in study at a UK Medical School and accompanied by a letter of support from the Dean of their current Medical School. For Nursing and Midwifery, we will only consider requests from applicants currently registered in nursing and midwifery study at a UK university and accompanied by a letter of support from an appropriate academic member of staff (Programme Lead or Personal Academic Tutor). 

Applications for transfer will only be considered if we have sufficient places available and applicants meet all of the following conditions:  

  1. Applicants satisfy our typical entry requirements including any English language proficiency.    
  2. Applicants gain up to a maximum of one third of an undergraduate programme (60 ECTS or 120 CATS) and achieve an Upper Second Class or higher overall or equivalent in their current studies.  Consideration may be given to allow recognition of prior learning (RPL) outside of these limitations but this decision will require recommendation from the relevant School Programmes Committee to the Academic Quality and Standards Subcommittee.  
  3. Applicants can demonstrate that their prior experience adequately prepares them to continue their studies here at BOB体育登录网址_欧宝体育官网平台-APP|下载.  
  4. Where applicable, applicants will also need to continue to meet the criteria required of the UKVI, which will mean obtaining a new visa. 

For Undergraduate programmes applicants will be required to submit an application via UCAS; normal deadlines will apply. Applications must in all cases present evidence that learning has taken place and that equivalence can be demonstrated. Applications must include the following information in order to assess suitability (if not already included within the application, it should be sent under separate cover to Admissions via email):

  1. A recent transcript outlining all modules, courses and assignments completed or being taken as part of the current programme of study and marks received, including, where relevant, details of any modules, courses or assignments that have been retaken/repeated.
  2. A predicted grade/classification from a current tutor, as part of a written satisfactory academic reference.
  3. A list of all academic and other relevant achievements to date.
  4. A statement including the reasons for requesting entry to the University of BOB体育登录网址_欧宝体育官网平台-APP|下载 and for choosing the new programme of study.

Further appropriate evidence may be required and requested, which includes portfolios, essays written for the purpose, module outlines, interviews, work-based projects, vivas or completion of the usual assessment associated with the module(s) for which equivalence is being claimed.

If successful, the applicant will receive a formal offer through UCAS which they can choose to accept or not. Applicants should review our Regulations regarding transfer on to a course at BOB体育登录网址_欧宝体育官网平台-APP|下载 from studies elsewhere and how their final award classification will be calculated (see Section 6 below for related policies and regulations). In most cases the University of BOB体育登录网址_欧宝体育官网平台-APP|下载’s standard classification process will apply. In relation to Integrated Masters programmes and Postgraduate Taught programmes, classifications will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Applicants should also ensure that they meet the provisions of the University’s Admissions Policy. 

4. Transferring out of the University of BOB体育登录网址_欧宝体育官网平台-APP|下载

Where a current University of BOB体育登录网址_欧宝体育官网平台-APP|下载 student would like to transfer out to a different institution, the possible implications as detailed in Section 2 should be considered. 

Prior to any formal request for a transfer, the student should consult with their Personal Academic Tutor.  Following this, the Faculty Administration and Assessment Team will be able to provide information on gaining certification for the modules completed at BOB体育登录网址_欧宝体育官网平台-APP|下载 and the formal withdrawal process. 

For each full-time year of an undergraduate degree completed, 120 CATS or 60 ECTS credits are awarded.  Final award classification may be weighted differently across the years at different institutions therefore students should be encouraged to review the regulations at the institution they wish to transfer to in order to assess the implications. 

It is the student’s responsibility to complete any application required by a receiving institution. It is also the student’s responsibility to undertake the following should they wish to take existing credit to another institution:

  • (i) do not withdraw from the University of BOB体育登录网址_欧宝体育官网平台-APP|下载 until an offer has been received from the institution to which they wish to transfer;
  • (ii) check financial support will continue to cover studies at the alternative institution
  • (iii) confirm whether an exit award is required.  An exit award can be awarded if sufficient credit has been gained.  It should be noted that once an exit award has been made, the credit cannot always be reused; students should refer to the regulations of the institution to which they wish to transfer.

5. Transferring within the University of BOB体育登录网址_欧宝体育官网平台-APP|下载

Where a student currently studying on a programme within the University would like to transfer to a different degree programme within the same School, the student should consult with their Personal Academic Tutor in the first instance. If the Deputy Head of School (Education) or designated nominee agrees that a transfer to another programme within the same School would be appropriate, this can be processed by the Faculty Administration and Assessment Team. Approval will be dependent on suitability of previous qualifications, modules completed, grades achieved and availability of places on the relevant programme.

Where a student currently studying on a programme within the University would like to transfer to a different degree programme in a different School, agreement of both the Schools concerned must be obtained. All students wishing to change to a programme in a different School are recommended to speak to the Admissions Tutor, or Programme Lead, for the new programme of study to ensure it is suitable for them given their qualifications and experience. It is unlikely that a transfer into Part II or a higher level of study of a degree programme in a different School/subject will be possible unless the student is able to demonstrate the relevant level of knowledge required in the new subject. See Change of Programme, Pause in Study, Withdrawal and Termination of Study, for further information. Students who are sponsored by the University to enter the UK under the points-based visa system and who want to change their programme may face visa implications (see Regulations and Definitions Applying to Programmes for all Credit-Bearing Programmes). Advice must be sought from the Visa & Immigration Student Advice Service.

6. Related policies and regulations

This Policy has been developed in conjunction with, and should be read alongside, the following University of BOB体育登录网址_欧宝体育官网平台-APP|下载 policies and regulations:

Updated July 2023: Submitted to the Office for Students and approved August 2023

Updated May 2025: Submitted to the Office for Students July 2025