Change of mode
If you are not coping with your workload or have family or other commitments that impede your ability to study, you might like to consider changing your mode of study - for example studying part-time.
How to go about it
- You will need to discuss with your course leader if your course can be studied part-time.
- If it can be studied part time and your course leader is in agreement you should ensure that the school office and registry are aware of this change.
- See the Useful Contacts Page for details for the school offices and registry.
How it affects your money
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If you started your course before 2012, changing your mode of study will mean that you are liable for the new fee as per students starting after 2012.
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Students who started their course in 2012 who want to change mode - your tuition fees will change depending on how many modules you take in a given year. You should check the Money pages of the website
Students who remain on the same course but change their mode of study to part-time are eligible to apply for full funding from SFE as long as the change is agreed by their academic school. However, unless they have Compelling Personal Reasons they will only be entitled to the standard number of years of Tuition Fee Loan and Maintenance Grant or Special Support Grant for their course (ie. ordinary duration of the course +1 year).
If you decide to change your mode of study you will not be eligible to receive a University of Brighton bursary unless you are liable to pay the full tuition fee.
Contact the Student Advice Service for further advice.
International Students
International students with a Student or Tier 4 visa must study full-time courses and are not permitted to change their mode of study to part-time as this is not permitted under the rules relating to their visa. There are only two exceptions to this rule which are that international students can study on a part-time basis if they are re-taking modules / re-sitting exams or if they are postgraduate research students(MPhil/PhD) writing up a thesis.
Students who are not sure about these rules should contact the International Student Adviser in the Student Advice Service as soon as possible.