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:
It is not possible to transfer to the final year of any degree programme.
In this section:
Apply through UCAS now.
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.
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:
Further information can be found in our Student Transfer Policy.
We also recommend reading UCAS guidance on 'changing or leaving your course'.
Queen Mary recognises there are individual circumstances where a student may wish to transfer from one University to another or one programme or mode of study to another, such as choosing to study nearer their home because of serious illness affecting them or a close member of their family. If you have any questions please contact Undergraduate Admissions to discuss.
We may also consider applications for advanced entry on the basis of post-A-Level qualifications, such as the BTEC HND. For this type of advanced entry application, you will need to apply through UCAS and choose the appropriate point of entry. We may request a transcript that details the modules you are taking and grades you may have achieved if necessary.
As we do not accept transfers for all our programmes, there may be cases where you want to complete your first year studies again. There are a few things to note:
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
You can only apply for entry into the first year for all programmes within these Schools.
Please be aware that we rarely accept applicants for advanced entry onto any of our Economics and Finance programmes.
All transfer applications are subject to the following suitability assessment:
Need further guidance?You are welcome to contact the School of Economics and Finance before making your application:ugsefsupport@qmul.ac.uk
We consider applications for advanced entry for most programmes within the School of Engineering and Materials Science. Programmes which do not consider applications for advanced entry are:
Need further guidance?You are welcome to contact the School of Engineering and Materials Science before making your application:
+44 (0)20 7882 8736admissions@qmul.ac.uk
Need further guidance?You are welcome to contact the School of English and Drama before making your application:
+44 (0)20 7882 8571sed-admissions@qmul.ac.uk
Need further guidance?You are welcome to contact the School of History before making your application:
+44 (0)20 7882 7355history-admissions@qmul.ac.uk
Need further guidance?You are welcome to contact the School of Geography before making your application:
+44 (0)20 7882 8200geogadmissions@qmul.ac.uk
All requests for second year transfers must be received by 30 June.
Need further guidance?You are welcome to contact the School of Languages, Linguistics and Film before making your application:
+44 (0)20 7882 8331sllf-ug@qmul.ac.uk
Need further guidance?You are welcome to contact the School of Mathematical Sciences before making your application:
+44 (0)20 7882 5470maths@qmul.ac.uk
All transfer applications* are subject to the following suitability assessment:
* Chemistry programmes do not accept transfers.
Need further guidance?You are welcome to contact the School of Physical and Chemical Sciences before making your application:
spcs-comms@qmul.ac.uk
Need further guidance?You are welcome to contact the School of Politics and International Relations before making your application:
+44 (0)20 7882 8600politics@qmul.ac.uk