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Student Transfer Policy
1. Introduction
UCLan is registered as a Higher Education provider with the Office for Students and such
we are required to publish student transfer arrangements in accordance with the Higher
Education Research Act 2017 and Office for Students Regulatory Framework 2018. A
student transfer is defined within Section 38 of the Higher Education and Research Act.
2. Purpose of the Policy
The purpose of this Policy is to set out the necessary institutional arrangements that
enable a student (taught or research) to transfer in a manner that facilitates the
continuation and quality of study for all students whenever a transfer occurs.
The Policy informs the University’s staff and students of the principles governing student
transfer and ensures compliance with key regulations/policies within the University
including, Admissions, Assessment, Fees, Recognition of Prior Learning (APPL/APEL),
Research, Student Protection Plan and UKVI Tier 4 Compliance.
It is the University’s aim to ensure that students are able to continue on their current
courses wherever possible, where this is not possible the University will facilitate an
appropriate transfer.
Student transfer for the purpose of this Policy is defined as:
a) Transfer to another provider from the University initiated by a student.
b) Transfer to the University from another provider initiated by a student.
c) Transfer between courses or modes of study at the University initiated by a student.
3. Scope and Principles
The Policy applies to all University staff and students, including a student wishing to
transfer to the University.
A number of principles will be applied:
• Any student has a right to request an internal or external transfer. However, in
relation to internal transfer the student does not have the automatic right to transfer
to another course or mode of study. Consideration of the request will be made in
line with this policy but may not be possible because of regulatory requirements,
lack of the appropriate entry qualifications and/or other reasons such as the course
is full.
• The University’s Fee Policy contains details on fee liability and should be consulted
in the event that a student initiates a transfer or course change. It is the student’s
responsibility to seek relevant advice in relation to fee implications of any
requested transfer.
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