Speak to course leaders to discuss your options.

You will need to speak to the following course leaders as they will need to provide academic approval for your course transfer:

• Course leader for your current course
• Course leader for your new course

You should ensure that you receive written approval (e.g. email) from both course leaders as you will be required to upload this evidence during your application.

It is important to speak to your course leaders as the structure of the two courses need to be sufficiently similar so that you will not be academically disadvantaged by the transfer. In addition, some courses may have different entry requirements and/or PSRB (accrediting body) requirements, so it might not be possible to transfer directly. You may need to apply through the admissions process if you wish to change these courses.

You should seek advice from university support services so that you understand the potential implications of transferring your course and for information on how we can support you during your course transfer. The following support services/staff are available to help (depending on your course and student status):

• Personal Academic Tutor – Contact your Personal Academic Tutor for academic advice. If you are a research student, then you should contact your Post Graduate Research Supervisor
• Student Engagement Team – Contact the Student Engagement Team who can provide confidential support and advice about transferring your course
• Student Money Advice – Contact the Student Money Advice Team so that you understand the financial implications of transferring to another course
• International Office – If you are an international student studying on a visa, you must seek advice from the International Office, so that you understand the implications of transferring your course
• Apprenticeship Students – If you are an apprentice then you cannot transfer your course. The contract between the employer and the university is for a specific apprenticeship standard which is linked to the course. The only exception are learners on Nursing Apprenticeships who wish to request a change of campus. Nursing apprentices must speak to their employer, link tutor and apprenticeships team in the first instance before applying
• Research Students: If you are a research student, your topic of study is based on your supervisor’s area of expertise therefore you cannot transfer course. However, it may be possible to opt for a MPhil instead of a PhD therefore you should speak to your supervisor or seek advice from the Research Graduate School in the first instance
• Partnership Students – if you are studying at one of our partners, then please contact your partner institution
• Halls of Residence Students – If you are living in halls of residence, you should contact your accommodation provider for advice on accommodation implications if you change your course (e.g. studying at a different campus)
• Careers and Employability – You should speak to our careers and employability team to discuss the impact that changing your course might have on your career aspirations
• Beds SU – The Students Union Advice Team are independent from the University of Bedfordshire and can help you understand University processes and advise on your options moving forward

Apply to transfer to another course.

If you want to make your application to transfer course:

1. Login to your Student E-Vision Account
2. Select My Studies
3. Go to Change of Circumstances
4. Select “Apply for course transfer”
5. Complete the form, upload supporting evidence/approval and submit

If you need further assistance with completing your application, please view our guidance video

After submission you will be sent a confirmation of receipt, and your request will be sent to our Academic Services team who will review your course transfer application. You should continue to attend your current course until you have received a decision regarding your application.  Once we have reviewed your application we will contact you regarding the outcome, including any steps which you need to follow.

Await confirmation of your course transfer outcome.

We will notify you to advise if your course transfer has been successful and if approved, provide details of the date it will be effective from. We will also advise on anything else you need to do before your transfer is processed.

If your course transfer is rejected, we will notify you of the reason why it has been rejected and may refer you to your Course Leader to discuss your options.