If you find that the course you have joined doesn’t seem quite right for you, you may be considering changing to an alternative. It is important that you contact your Course Leader to discuss this further.
If you decide that your current course isn't for you, you can submit a request to:
Transfer to a different course within the same subject area
Transfer to a different course within the University
Transfer to a course at another institution
You should note that sometimes it is not possible to transfer, particularly if you want to transfer in the same academic year.
Entry requirements
If you want to change course you will still need to meet the entry requirements for any new course and, where relevant, be successful at interview. If you want to change course within Sheffield Hallam, you can view the entry requirements via our online prospectus.
Changing to a course within Sheffield Hallam
If you want to transfer to a different course at Sheffield Hallam, you should contact the Course Leader of the Course you want to study – Information about the Course Leaders can be found on the online prospectus. They will need to formally approve the Transfer via the Course Transfer Form before you can change. To request a copy of the Course Transfer Form, please contact Hallam Help.
If you're not sure how to contact your Course Leader, you can contact Hallam Help for support.
Please note, if you are wanting to transfer Teacher Education course (QTS/EYTS) this does not operate via the standard Course Transfer route. You will need to follow the UCAS process and withdraw from your current course.
Please note, if you are wanting to transfer onto a Health related course, in most cases you will need to follow the UCAS process and withdraw from your current course. However, please contact Hallam Help for further information.
Important considerations
Break in Study - You may wish to take a Break in Study during the period between your request being accepted and transferring to a new course. You should discuss this with a Student Support Adviser via Hallam Help.
Funding (for UK Students Only)– Before submitting your Course Transfer Form you should contact your Funding Body, (Student Finance England/Wales/Northern Ireland/Awards Agency Scotland) to discuss how your transfer may affect your funding. Please be aware that the amount of funding you receive may be reduced in the future if you transfer. If you are funded by England SFE, funding is changing in January 2027 to Lifelong Learning Entitlement, this means that if you are transferring course with a new start date in January 2027 you might be classed as continuing on the existing funding system or you might need to apply under LLE. Please contact SFE for advice.
Website: https://www.gov.uk/student-finance
Tel: 0845 300 50 90 (
Sheffield Hallam University will confirm the transfer with your funding provider once it has been actioned.
Fees
Transferring course might affect the amount of tuition fees you are charged, particularly if you also take a break in study.
You should consider if the cost of the course you wish to move to is different to your current course and whether you or your funding provider is willing to pay the additional amount. If the new course is higher, you will receive a new invoice for the increased amount following the transfer.
Course tuition fees can be viewed on the online prospectus here Fees and funding | Sheffield Hallam University.
Student Visa Holders
If you hold a Student Visa and wish to transfer course, you should meet with an International Experience Team adviser to discuss the implications on your Visa/CAS. If there is a change to the on the length or subject area of your new course, you may need to return home to make your application.
Course Transfers must be signed off by the UKVI team based on rules set out for student visa holders by government regulations. For further information relating to this please contact the International Experience Team via Hallam Help.
Please note, once your Course Transfer request has been submitted our Immigration Operations Team hold the final decision to approve the Course Transfer Request. If your request is declined, you will be advised.
What happens next?
When will I start my new course?
Providing the following requirements are met:
There is availability on the new course, and
You meet the academic entry requirements
If your course has just started, you may be able to switch to a different course within the first few weeks of teaching. You should submit your request by the Thursday of Week 2 Teaching in order to transfer within the first few weeks. Please note, this deadline is in order to help you stay on track and avoid missing a significant amount of learning on your new course.
Once your Form has been received the Transfer will be processed on My Student Record and your modules will be updated to reflect your new course. You will receive email confirmation when then this has been completed. Please note it will take a couple of days after your Transfer has been processed for your timetable to be updated. In the meantime, you can ask your Course Leader what you need to attend.
If you are part way through the Academic Year and you wish to Transfer to a new course you will do this at the start of the following Academic Year. Once your Form has been received we will acknowledge receipt, however the Transfer will not be made on My Student Record until shortly before the new course starts. You will confirmation once the process has been completed. In the meantime, if you do not intend to complete the rest of your current year, you will need to contact Hallam Help to arrange a discussion with a Student Support Adviser and formally request a Break in Study.
Changing to a course within a different institution
If you wish to transfer to another institution, you should view Courses at other Universities via their websites. You can contact their Admissions office and ask about the subject you want to study. You may be able to carry over credits from Sheffield Hallam, this is the decision of the new institution.
If you speak to the new university or college and they agree to consider your application, you may need to do this through a new UCAS application. You will be asked which year of the course you are applying for - If you are intending to join the new course in Second or Third Year, make sure you state the correct year in this section.
If you are Student Visa Holder: please contact the immigration team at the university you are transferring to. They will be able to provide advice about your options and guidance about how to apply for a new CAS/Visa.
If your application is successful, you will need to formally Withdraw from Sheffield Hallam University. Please note, you will remain enrolled and liable for Tuition Fees until you submit a Withdrawal Form, find out more information on the Withdrawal process, click here.