Transferring to Bath Spa University – Bath Spa University
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Transferring to Bath Spa University – Bath Spa University
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Student Transfers
Thinking of transferring to Bath Spa University? Want to change course? Or have you decided to move to another provider? Get support and information here.
Transferring to Bath Spa
Find out more about the process of transferring, including moving course credits, student finance and accommodation.
Contact our Admissions team to check that entry to Year 2 or 3 of the course is available:
admissions@bathspa.ac.uk
.
Submit a
UCAS application
for the relevant course, ensuring that you choose Year 2 or 3 as your year/point of entry.
Bath Spa Admissions will review your application and request a full transcript of your current or previous study.
The course leader for your chosen course will review the transcript to assess whether your current course is a sufficiently good match for the Bath Spa one.
If necessary, an interview or audition will be arranged.
If successful, you'll be issued an offer by our Admissions team.
You'll need to contact Bath Spa's
Accommodation
and
Student Finance
teams (see below for key contact details) for the next steps.
Once you've made your decision and have had your place at Bath Spa confirmed, you'll need to let your current provider know that you intend to move. They should be able to help you with this process, however here are some key points to consider.
Inform your current provider that you wish to transfer
Begin the process of transferring accreditation (see below)
Inform your accommodation provider – please see your contract with your current supplier about how to amend/end your contract
Inform Student Finance – head to the Student Finance website and get in touch with them to discuss your options for moving institution.
If you're currently studying or have studied at another Higher Education Institution (HEI), you may be able to transfer credits that you’ve already achieved to your new course at Bath Spa. Our
Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) Policy
contains details of our processes and procedures for accepting APL.
If you're currently studying at another institution and you're considering transferring to Bath Spa University, we recommend contacting your current accommodation provider as soon as possible to enquire about any arrangements for ending your contract.
You’ll need to get in touch with the Bath Spa University
Accommodation team
to get advice on your options for moving to the University. We can’t guarantee offers of accommodation, but we're here to support you with information, resources and guidance on alternative housing options if we can’t provide you with accommodation.
Contact:
accommodation@bathspa.ac.uk
If you have any financial queries related to transferring to a course at Bath Spa University (tuition fees, maintenance support), please contact our
Student Finance team
.
We recommend contacting the Student Finance team at your current institution before you complete the transfer to Bath Spa University, to check any financial implications of the transfer. You should also review the government’s
Student Finance web pages
.
If you’re an international student and you’re thinking of transferring to a different course at Bath Spa University, we recommend that you first contact our
International team
to discuss any implications of changing your course (particularly pertaining to any
visa regulations
), before submitting your Transfer of Award form.
Contact:
international@bathspa.ac.uk
.
Changing course at Bath Spa
Do you want to change your modules, or perhaps your degree? We can support you with changes to your studies.
If you’re considering making module changes that don’t affect your award title, we’d advise looking at the
Module Selection page on My Services
to view the modules available to you and confirm which you want to swap to.
Once you’ve chosen the module you want to change to, please email the Timetabling team at
timetables@bathspa.ac.uk
with your student ID and the module titles and codes that you wish to change.
You may feel that you’ve chosen the wrong course and that you’d like to switch degrees within Bath Spa. How we do this depends on:
How long you’ve been studying your current course
Available spaces on the course you’d like to switch to
Your suitability for the new course e.g. current qualifications and experience.
If you wish to change your mode of study from full-time to part-time or from part-time to full-time, please complete the Transfer of Award form and ask all subject leaders affected by the change to your mode of study to sign the form. This can be requested at any point in the academic year. Find out more on
MyServices
.
While completing the form, please indicate which modules should remain on your record and which should be added or removed in the section provided on the form.
Once signed and completed, please return the form to the Student Information team in Twiverton building or via Student Services on
MyServices
. The Student Information team will process your request and send this to the Assistant Registrars for approval.
Transferring to another provider
If you’ve decided to transfer from Bath Spa to another university or provider , you’ll need to contact the institution(s) that you’re interested in joining. There’s no system in place for transferring between universities; you may be required to reapply through UCAS or you may be accepted directly by the new institution. You may be able to use the credits you’ve gained at Bath Spa University towards your new course.
The
Withdrawals page on MyServices
gives detailed instructions on how to complete the withdrawal process, as well as more details about the financial and administrative implications.
Your options
If you’ve decided to change institutions, for whatever reason, we can support you.
There are many reasons why you may wish to transfer or leave Bath Spa, and they’re all valid. Whether because of a disability, a bereavement, mental health reasons, health-related issues or you’re simply unhappy, we can provide you with support and guidance to help you make the right decision for you.
If you need time to reassess your situation we’re also here to support you.
It can be helpful to speak to people you trust about how you’re feeling. This could be family, friends, your lecturer, a mentor, or other members of staff you trust. Talking through your feelings and the issues you’re having may give you a different perspective on your situation. If you decide to talk to a member of staff, they can help signpost you to relevant services and colleagues at Bath Spa who’ll be able to help.
Could things improve over time? It’s important to remember that nothing is perfect, and that your experience and feelings may change over time. Many students feel better after completing their first year, and it’s easier to transfer or
take a break from your studies
if you’ve already completed and passed your first year of study.
Always be honest with yourself and those who support you. Your feelings are valid, and it’s important to think about whether leaving university or transferring to a new provider will solve your issues.
The university experience can be lonely, but it’s important to remember that there are many opportunities to make friends and meet other people. You could join a society or sports team, or seek out volunteering or work opportunities. Meeting like-minded people could help you to develop new confidence, interests and relationships.
If you need professional support from staff, the
Student Wellbeing Services team
is here to provide you with guidance and support, and be a listening ear.
Useful contacts
Admissions
:
admissions@bathspa.ac.uk
Accommodation
:
accommodation@bathspa.ac.uk
International
:
international@bathspa.ac.uk
Student Engagement
:
myengagement@bathspa.ac.uk
Student Finance
:
fees@bathspa.ac.uk
Student Information:
MyServices
Student Wellbeing Services
:
studentwellbeing@bathspa.ac.uk
Additional resources
Transferring university
Undergraduate student finance advice
What's it like to transfer universities
Changing or leaving your course
.
You might also be interested in...
How to apply
Courses
Schools of study
Facilities
Skip to main content
Student Transfers
Thinking of transferring to Bath Spa University? Want to change course? Or have you decided to move to another provider? Get support and information here.
Transferring to Bath Spa
Find out more about the process of transferring, including moving course credits, student finance and accommodation.
Contact our Admissions team to check that entry to Year 2 or 3 of the course is available:
admissions@bathspa.ac.uk
.
Submit a
UCAS application
for the relevant course, ensuring that you choose Year 2 or 3 as your year/point of entry.
Bath Spa Admissions will review your application and request a full transcript of your current or previous study.
The course leader for your chosen course will review the transcript to assess whether your current course is a sufficiently good match for the Bath Spa one.
If necessary, an interview or audition will be arranged.
If successful, you'll be issued an offer by our Admissions team.
You'll need to contact Bath Spa's
Accommodation
and
Student Finance
teams (see below for key contact details) for the next steps.
Once you've made your decision and have had your place at Bath Spa confirmed, you'll need to let your current provider know that you intend to move. They should be able to help you with this process, however here are some key points to consider.
Inform your current provider that you wish to transfer
Begin the process of transferring accreditation (see below)
Inform your accommodation provider – please see your contract with your current supplier about how to amend/end your contract
Inform Student Finance – head to the Student Finance website and get in touch with them to discuss your options for moving institution.
If you're currently studying or have studied at another Higher Education Institution (HEI), you may be able to transfer credits that you’ve already achieved to your new course at Bath Spa. Our
Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) Policy
contains details of our processes and procedures for accepting APL.
If you're currently studying at another institution and you're considering transferring to Bath Spa University, we recommend contacting your current accommodation provider as soon as possible to enquire about any arrangements for ending your contract.
You’ll need to get in touch with the Bath Spa University
Accommodation team
to get advice on your options for moving to the University. We can’t guarantee offers of accommodation, but we're here to support you with information, resources and guidance on alternative housing options if we can’t provide you with accommodation.
Contact:
accommodation@bathspa.ac.uk
If you have any financial queries related to transferring to a course at Bath Spa University (tuition fees, maintenance support), please contact our
Student Finance team
.
We recommend contacting the Student Finance team at your current institution before you complete the transfer to Bath Spa University, to check any financial implications of the transfer. You should also review the government’s
Student Finance web pages
.
If you’re an international student and you’re thinking of transferring to a different course at Bath Spa University, we recommend that you first contact our
International team
to discuss any implications of changing your course (particularly pertaining to any
visa regulations
), before submitting your Transfer of Award form.
Contact:
international@bathspa.ac.uk
.
Changing course at Bath Spa
Do you want to change your modules, or perhaps your degree? We can support you with changes to your studies.
If you’re considering making module changes that don’t affect your award title, we’d advise looking at the
Module Selection page on My Services
to view the modules available to you and confirm which you want to swap to.
Once you’ve chosen the module you want to change to, please email the Timetabling team at
timetables@bathspa.ac.uk
with your student ID and the module titles and codes that you wish to change.
You may feel that you’ve chosen the wrong course and that you’d like to switch degrees within Bath Spa. How we do this depends on:
How long you’ve been studying your current course
Available spaces on the course you’d like to switch to
Your suitability for the new course e.g. current qualifications and experience.
If you wish to change your mode of study from full-time to part-time or from part-time to full-time, please complete the Transfer of Award form and ask all subject leaders affected by the change to your mode of study to sign the form. This can be requested at any point in the academic year. Find out more on
MyServices
.
While completing the form, please indicate which modules should remain on your record and which should be added or removed in the section provided on the form.
Once signed and completed, please return the form to the Student Information team in Twiverton building or via Student Services on
MyServices
. The Student Information team will process your request and send this to the Assistant Registrars for approval.
Transferring to another provider
If you’ve decided to transfer from Bath Spa to another university or provider , you’ll need to contact the institution(s) that you’re interested in joining. There’s no system in place for transferring between universities; you may be required to reapply through UCAS or you may be accepted directly by the new institution. You may be able to use the credits you’ve gained at Bath Spa University towards your new course.
The
Withdrawals page on MyServices
gives detailed instructions on how to complete the withdrawal process, as well as more details about the financial and administrative implications.
Your options
If you’ve decided to change institutions, for whatever reason, we can support you.
There are many reasons why you may wish to transfer or leave Bath Spa, and they’re all valid. Whether because of a disability, a bereavement, mental health reasons, health-related issues or you’re simply unhappy, we can provide you with support and guidance to help you make the right decision for you.
If you need time to reassess your situation we’re also here to support you.
It can be helpful to speak to people you trust about how you’re feeling. This could be family, friends, your lecturer, a mentor, or other members of staff you trust. Talking through your feelings and the issues you’re having may give you a different perspective on your situation. If you decide to talk to a member of staff, they can help signpost you to relevant services and colleagues at Bath Spa who’ll be able to help.
Could things improve over time? It’s important to remember that nothing is perfect, and that your experience and feelings may change over time. Many students feel better after completing their first year, and it’s easier to transfer or
take a break from your studies
if you’ve already completed and passed your first year of study.
Always be honest with yourself and those who support you. Your feelings are valid, and it’s important to think about whether leaving university or transferring to a new provider will solve your issues.
The university experience can be lonely, but it’s important to remember that there are many opportunities to make friends and meet other people. You could join a society or sports team, or seek out volunteering or work opportunities. Meeting like-minded people could help you to develop new confidence, interests and relationships.
If you need professional support from staff, the
Student Wellbeing Services team
is here to provide you with guidance and support, and be a listening ear.
Useful contacts
Admissions
:
admissions@bathspa.ac.uk
Accommodation
:
accommodation@bathspa.ac.uk
International
:
international@bathspa.ac.uk
Student Engagement
:
myengagement@bathspa.ac.uk
Student Finance
:
fees@bathspa.ac.uk
Student Information:
MyServices
Student Wellbeing Services
:
studentwellbeing@bathspa.ac.uk
Additional resources
Transferring university
Undergraduate student finance advice
What's it like to transfer universities
Changing or leaving your course
.
You might also be interested in...
How to apply
Courses
Schools of study
Facilities