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Transfer and advanced entry

Thinking of transferring from another university to Queen Mary?  This page gives you an overview of our expected requirements, what you will need to provide and how to make an application. 

In some cases, we are able to consider transfer applications if you have completed part of your university studies elsewhere.  Depending on the course you wish to apply to, it may be possible to join undergraduate degree programmes at the start of Year 2 (RQF Level 5) of a standard 3 year degree. It is not possible to transfer to the final year of any degree programme. 

 

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How to apply

Applications for advanced entry are made through UCAS.  You then choose the appropriate 'point of entry' whilst making your application e.g. for second year entry you would choose point of entry 2.

For further information, please see our How to Apply page. 

Things to consider before applying

  • Transfers are always subject to the policy of the School you are applying to
  • Offers are not solely based on meeting academic requirements but are also subject to availability of places and your suitability
  • We do not accept direct applications (you must apply through UCAS)

Things to consider

There is a lot to consider before transferring to another university.  We encourage you to speak to your current university about the reasons you wish to transfer as they may be able to help or offer advice.

If you do decide to change institutions, this can affect your:

  • current funding
  • visa
  • accommodation

Further information can be found in our Student Transfer Policy.

We also recommend reading UCAS guidance on 'changing or leaving your course'.

Entry requirements

We normally expect

  1. You have achieved or are on track to achieve a 2.1 (60% UK grading) in your current degree course
  2. You must meet any programme specific subject requirements. This can be with A level or level 3 qualifications, or with modules taken as part of the degree study.
  3. Your current degree syllabus is similar to the syllabus offered at Queen Mary (our academic selectors will assess this by reviewing the modules you are taking)

What you will need to provide

  1. Evidence of your current university studies (if not completed, we still need to see the modules you are taking and any achieved grades e.g. an interim transcript)
  2. Module descriptors, a course handbook or something similar that contains the learning outcomes of your completed study.

Will my application be considered?

Thinking of re-doing your first year?

If you do not meet the requirements for advanced entry into Year 2, there may be cases where you want to complete your first year studies again. It may not always be possible to re-do the same degree programme again if you have completed your first year studies elsewhere as Academic Regulations do not allow the same modules or content to be repeated.

Need further guidance?

If you are at all unsure of whether you will be eligible to apply you are welcome to contact our Admissions Office:

admissions@qmul.ac.uk 

Programmes where we cannot consider transfers

  • Any programmes within the School of Law
  • Any programmes within the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry

You can only apply for entry into the first year for all programmes listed above but please note that repeat study is not allowed.

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