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Staying on your course

Students reasons for thinking of leaving vary considerably. For some it may be that these reasons are outside of the course, for example personal or financial, but for others it may be due to the course very specifically.

See the section 'things not going as expected' for some of the common issues that students face, together with details of possible sources of support.

In addition to these, there may be ways that you can adapt the course to suit you better (and staying on the course) before exploring any other option.

For example:

• Will the subjects that you are studying now and not interested in, be core subjects in the following years? If not, you may be able to choose just the ones you like best. Talk to a second or third year student on your course to see how different it is as the course evolves.

• If exams aren't your favourite assessment technique, remember that different modules might have different assessment techniques. See the information within this site on study and sources of support.
• In addition, some students may be eligible for variation in assessment method (VOAM). Contact your personal tutor or the Disability and Dyslexia Team for further information. Alternatively see full guidelines regarding 'assessment of students with a disability' which are in the General Examination & Assessment Regulations (GEAR) Section G.
• If you are overwhelmed by the amount of work combined with other committments, could you take the course part-time? See the change of mode page for more information about this option.
• Talk to your course leader or personal tutor if you need an extension to a deadline. For further information see the guidelines set out in the Student Handbook which you will find linked to from the 'support' box (top, right hand corner) on the homepage of Student Central.
• If you are just not sure if this course is the right one for you, could you take a year out to try out other things and think it over? See the taking a break from your studies - intercalation section.
• If you no longer wish to work in an area related to your degree, investigate what else you can do with your qualification. You may be surprised at the number of employers who require graduates regardless of their subject.
• See the 'I dont know what I want to do' information on the Careers website, or discuss your options with a Careers Counsellor
  • For options see:
    • Prospects - options with your subject
    • Prospects - What to do with your degree
    • Prospects - What to do with your foundation degree
    • Prospects - What to do with your HND
• Perhaps consider undertaking a different approach to your studies, you could think about changing to a Foundation Degree (possible in some subjects). Foundation degrees are higher education qualifications that allow students to combine study with employment. Foundation degrees are equivalent to the first two years of an honours degree. At the end of the two years you may still have the chance to 'top up' to an honours degree. See University of Brighton Foundation Degree for more information.