Help with Student Life

 

If you are unhappy with your course or any of your modules you should discuss your concerns with your personal tutor, or anyone else in your School you feel comfortable approaching, before making the decision to switch modules or change to a different course. You may also find it useful to get careers advice from the Careers Centre.  It is important that you check what funding you will be able to get for a new course – see the Student Advice Centre’s money pages before making any decisions. 

Changing modules

The Taught Student Guide www.leeds.ac.uk/qmeu/tsg/6sc.htm#cmodule explains how to go about changing modules. 

You cannot normally change modules after your 4th week of teaching, so it is important that you read this as soon as possible.   If you do not understand any of the terms, you can contact the Student Advice Centre. 

 

Changing Courses

The Taught Student Guide http://www.leeds.ac.uk/qmeu/tsg/6sc.htm#cprog explains how to transfer to a new course. 

It is very important that you check how your funding will be affected by a change of course (see the Student Advice Centre’s money pages for further advice).  It is also important to ensure you are changing onto a course that is right for you, as it is unlikely you will be given any funding for another course if the new one doesn’t work out.  It might be helpful to seek careers advice, or talk to tutors and students on the course you want to change to, to make sure you know what to expect.

If you are an international student changing courses might affect your immigration status, especially if you have to take any temporary leave.  You should get immigration advice from the International Student Centre.  You should also check with your funding provider whether a change will affect any funding you receive.

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Transferring to a new University

 

Taught Student Guide explains what to do if you want to leave the University permanently, on http://www.leeds.ac.uk/qmeu/tsg/6sc.htm#perma.

If you wish to leave your course to begin a new course at a new University, you should first discuss this with your School.  You should also contact the Admissions Tutor for the course you want to transfer to, to make sure there is room for you.  If not, you may have to wait until the following academic year to begin.  If you withdraw from University until then, you will no longer be a student.  You will not be entitled to any student funding and if you live in the UK you will have to pay council tax.  If you are an international student, your visa will be affected, and you should seek visa advice from the International Student Centre.  UK students should inform their Local Education Authority (LEA) that they are changing courses, and international students should inform their funding providers.

You will have to meet the entry criteria for a new course, and the new University may want to interview you and ask why you want to change courses.  Researching the new course thoroughly means you can explain why it will be better for you than your previous course.

 

It is very important that you check how your funding will be affected by a change of course (see the Student Advice Centre’s money pages for further advice).  It is also important to ensure you are changing onto a course that is right for you, as it is unlikely you will be given any funding for another course if the new one doesn’t work out.  It might be helpful to seek careers advice or talk to tutors and students on the course you want to change to, to make sure you know what to expect.

If you have signed a housing contract in Leeds you are likely to be legally bound to paying rent for the rest of the year, even if you are leaving the city.  For more information see the Student Advice Centre’s housing pages.  If you are in University accommodation you can be released from your contract when you sign a Leavers Form. 

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