To request a Change of Programme (Internal transfer), you first need to discuss the possibility of changing programme with your Personal Tutor or Programme Leader and also contact the Programme Leader of the new programme to find out about the course and whether you will be accepted onto the programme. You will then need to complete the ‘Change of Course/Programme form (Internal Transfer)’ available at the Student Advice Centre adhadvice@dmu.ac.uk, or you can download your form below.

Change of Programme Form – Home Students
Change of Programme Form – Tier 4: Overseas

One you have completed all required sections of the form, you will then need to submit this by email to the ADH Student Advice Centre on adhadvice@dmu.ac.uk for final approval from the ADH Faculty Panel if your programme is delivered by the ADH Faculty. If your programme is delieved by another Faculty, please forward your request to the relevant Faculty below.

Faculty of Business and Law
E: askbalstudentadvice@dmu.ac.uk
T: 0116 257 7243

Faculty of Health and Life Sciences
E: hls.advice.centre@dmu.ac.uk
T: 0116 257 7749

Faculty of Computer, Engineering and Media
E: cemadvicecentre@dmu.ac.uk
T: 0116 207 8499/8497

Important information when requesting a Change of Programme

Change of Programme request in the first 2 weeks of the Academic Year
Internal transfers are acceptable within the first 2 weeks of the academic year. If you are transferring within the first 2 weeks of the academic year or intend to complete your current year of study, you only need to complete the transfer form.

Change of Programme request AFTER the first 2 weeks of the Academic Year and before week 30
In line with Academic Regulations for a Change of Programme request after the first 2 weeks of term means that a student would either need to complete their current level of study successfully or take a Leave of absence for the remainder of the academic year. If you are completing your current academic year, you may be eligible for an academic award i.e. Cert HE. If you need to take a Leave of Absence please click HERE for further information.

Change of Programme request AFTER week 30
In line with Academic Regulations for a Change of Programme request received after the end of week 30, the student would need to complete their current level of study successfully. The approval will depend on the student’s assessment board results.

Page last updated 31/08/2023 – if the information on this page is incorrect, please contact adhadvice@dmu.ac.uk