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Transfer of programme

Taught students

There is no automatic right for a student to transfer programmes. The initial decision on whether not a transfer is possible is made by the Admissions Tutor for the new programme, who will also consider whether or not there is space on the programme the student wishes to transfer to, whether the student meets the entry requirements for that programme, and what the student's academic standing is on their existing programme. 

Undergraduates/Taught postgraduates

Applicants must demonstrate that they are in good academic standing in their current department, meet the academic criteria and requirements for the new Programme, and the application must be approved and signed by both the original and new department (where student is moving to a new department).

When a student transfers to a new programme, it is expected that they will complete its full academic requirements. However, it may be possible, to allow some of the credit previously gained to be transferred. The receiving department will make a decision as to whether the modules already taken meet the learning outcomes of the new programme.

If the student is transferring to a programme which is similar to their previous programme then the Special Cases will expect that any repeat study will be avoided if possible. This means that the student may need to replace modules which they have previously studied with elective modules, if they require repeat study.

If it is not possible for the student to start the new programme until the next available opportunity, the student is expected to take a leave of absence for the rest of the session and a Leave of Absence form must be completed.

Who to contact

Special Cases Committee
  • Market Square
    Tel: +44 (0)1904 324140
    scc@york.ac.uk
  • Office hours: Undergraduate Term Time 9am - 5pm (Monday to Friday);                       
  • All other times 10am - 4pm (Monday to Friday)

Board of Studies (Transfer cases that do not require Special Cases Committee approval)

  • Office hours: 9am - 5pm (Monday to Friday)