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Transfer from another university

Looking to transfer to Essex from another university? Many of our courses can accept direct entry to second or final year. We will guide you through the process and give you all the information you need to make an informed decision.

Courses which consider applications for second and final year entry

Second year	Final year
Yes for all courses except:	Yes for all courses except:
courses that include an integrated Foundation Year FdSc Dental Hygiene BSc Dental Hygiene and Therapy any East 15 Acting School courses FdA courses in Edge Hotel School Certificate of Higher Education in Health and Social Care LLB Law Senior Status LLB English and French Law (Licence) BSc Physiotherapy BSc Speech and Language Therapy FdA and BA Therapeutic Communication and Therapeutic Organisations	courses that include an integrated Foundation Year Integrated Masters in Biochemistry and Biotechnology BSc Biological Sciences BSc Biotechnology BA Business and Human Resource Management BA Childhood Studies BSc Cyber Security FdSc Dental Hygiene BSc Dental Hygiene and Therapy any East 15 Acting School Courses BSc Ecology and Environmental Biology FdA courses in Edge Hotel School LLB English and French Law (Licence) BSc Genetics BSc Global Sustainability Certificate of Higher Education in Health and Social Care BSc Human Biology LLB Law Senior Status BSc Marine Biology All courses in mathematics, actuarial science, statistics and data science BSc Microbiology All nursing courses BSc Physiotherapy BA Psychodynamic Practice BA Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies BSc Speech and Language Therapy BSc Sports Coaching FdA and BA Therapeutic Communications and Therapeutic Organisations

Application deadlines for second and final year entry

BSc Nursing – 30 June
BSc Occupational Therapy – 30 April
BA Social Work – 30 June

Courses with accreditation requirements

BA and BSc Psychology courses can consider direct final year entry if previous study is BPS accredited
BSc Sports Therapy can consider direct final year entry if previous study is accredited by the PSRB (Society of Sports Therapists)

Before you apply to transfer

Transferring to another institution is a big decision, and can take time to complete. We would recommend speaking with someone (such as a tutor, supervisor or support officer) at your current university for advice.

You should also discuss with them the impact that a transfer might have on your funding or visa arrangements.

What we will assess when considering your application:

the course you are interested in transferring to;
the point of entry that you wish to transfer into (first, second or final year);
details of your A-level and GCSE qualifications (or equivalent);
for transfers into the second or final year – please provide a full list of modules as part of your application that you have completed, or are completing, in your current university study. If this has already been completed, you should provide a copy of your results transcript either uploaded as part of your application or once your application has been submitted;
English language qualification, if you are not a first language English speaker;
whether or not you require a student visa to study in the UK.

Please note that you will only be eligible to transfer into the second or final year of study at the University of Essex if you have studied the pre-requisite course modules in your current university, and have passed these at the required level.

How to apply

You should make your application through UCAS, or our Direct Admissions form.

Please note that all UCAS deadlines apply to transfer applications, and some courses may have earlier deadlines to apply.

Upon receipt of your application, the relevant department may invite you to interview and will assess your suitability for transfer to the University of Essex.

Students requiring a visa

If you require a student visa to study in the UK, the above information will apply.

However, in addition, we will consider whether you would be able to meet all Home Office requirements when determining whether or not you are eligible to transfer to the University of Essex.

Transferring from a partner university

You may be looking to transfer to the University of Essex from a partner institution in the EU or overseas under one of our link agreements, which support the admissions of students to study with us through progression arrangements.

You should make your application through UCAS or our Direct Admissions form and we will take the link agreement into consideration when assessing your application.