In some instances, you will need to obtain academic approval by email in order to apply to transfer your course.
When DO I need academic approval?
- Transferring to a different course WITHIN the Faculty (for example, Year 1 Aerospace Engineering to Year 1 Mechanical Engineering). Please contact our Team for the relevant Admissions Tutors contact information.
- Transferring to a different course OUTSIDE of the Faculty (for example, Year 1 Biology to Year 1 History). Please contact our Team for the relevant Faculty contact information.
When do I NOT need academic approval?
For the following course changes you will need to meet the entry requirements detailed in the table below.
- BEng to MEng
- BSc to MCHem, MMaths, MPhys or MSci
- To a Year Abroad or Year in Industry course
- Foundation Year Transfers
Course | Required Level Average | Required Modules | Deadline to Transfer | Additional Information |
MEng |
55% level average in Year 1 and Year 2 |
All CORE modules |
For Year 3 students, 7th April 2025 |
Find further information on Transferring to the MEng. |
MChem |
Pass Year 1, 55% level average in Year 2 and no supplementary assessments |
CH-343, not CH-344 |
For Year 3 students, 13th December 2024 |
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MMaths |
Pass Year 1, 60% level average in Year 2 and no supplementary assessments |
MA-252 |
The commencement of Year 3 (i.e. 1st September 2024) |
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MPhys |
Pass Year 1, 65% level average in Year 2 and no supplementary assessments |
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For Year 3 students, 11th October 2024 |
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MSci |
55% level average in Year 1 |
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For Year 3 students, 7th April 2025 |
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Year Abroad |
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For Year 2 students, 7th April 2025 |
Students must have no re-sits in Year 2 in order to remain on the programme. Exam deferrals for progressing students are held in the August Supplementary period. As a results of this, if you are a Year 2 student and you have a deferred exam(s) it is likely that you will be prevented from being able to attend your Year Abroad. |
Year in Industry |
55% level average in Year 1 |
Year 2 Year in Industry Prep Module (subject specific) |
For Year 2 students, 7th April 2025 |
If a student is required to repeat failed modules, transfers will only be permissible upon confirmation of progress to the subsequent year. |
- For any further queries about transferring to a Year in Industry or Year Abroad course please contact the Faculty Employability Team for guidance.
- For Foundation Year students to request to transfer course you will need to pass all core modules in your Foundation Year. You can find further guidance in your Course Handbook.
- If for any reason you are unable to transfer to an Integrated Masters course, then you may still be eligible for a Postgraduate MSc course. Please explore the MSc courses our Faculty offers here.