The university
You will need to notify your course leader in writing. Your last date of attendance at the University is the date the University will use to calculate your fees.
- It is a good idea to meet with your course tutor or personal tutor to get a reference. You may be able to discuss the wording with them in advance of their putting it in writing.
- Contact the school office as you may be entitled to a transcript. This details the modules and assesssment you have undertaken and could be used as credits for a course in future or as part of a reference for employers.
- Depending on when you leave you may also be entitled to an intermediate award (eg Certificate in Higher Education for 120 credits or Diploma of Higher Education for 240 credits for students doing a BA/BSC). This decision is made by th course examination board.
- Your school office will liaise with your course leader and send notification of your withdrawal to Registry (it is a good idea to check that your school office has done this). Registry will update your student record, calculate any money owing to the university (in relation to your fees and repayment of any bursary payment to which you are no longer entitled) and prepare your end of module/year transcripts.
- If you started your course in 2011 or before and are applying to study at another University it is important to ensure you are recorded as 'transferrring'. Provided you aren’t also changing your mode of study this will ensure that you aren’t charged the 2012 fees at your new university.
If you change your mind
You can apply for re-admission to the University following normal admissions procedures.
Modules taken and passed may be subject to 'Accreditation of prior (experiential) learning' (AP(E)L) at the discretion of the Admissions Tutor (refer Section C of GEAR). This means that any academic credits acheived at the University of Brighton could count towards a later award studied here or elsewhere.