Can I change my course of study?

 

Before you make a request to your academic department you need to contact the International Student Advisor (ISA) who will be able to tell you if the change you are wishing to make is allowed from a visa perspective. There are extra considerations to think about as your visa may not allow you to change course. This is because your CAS/Visa is for study at a particular level and in a particular area of study. However, some changes can be allowed, for example if you are dropping a minor element of your course but are still studying the major as your main subject. A minor change within a department may also be allowed, for instance BA Art to BA Art History. The ISA will also consider what extra requirements may be needed for your new course, for instance whether your new course requires ATAS clearance.

In some cases, changing your course may mean having to apply for a new visa. This will involve additional costs. We urge you to have these conversations early in the process and to contact the International Student Advisor (immigrationadvice@aber.ac.uk) before you make any formal decisions. 

If the change is permitted by your visa and your department or departments have approved the change, your student record will be updated.

The change of course will be reported to the UKVI so that they hold accurate information on your UKVI record.