Course Transfer Application - Year Away Form

The WBS ‘Year Away’ is an umbrella term the Undergraduate Programme uses to refer to all 4-year degree programmes which include a study abroad placement(s), work UK and/or abroad placement(s), or a combination of both. The Year Away community is made up of BSc Accounting and Finance with Placement Year, BSc Accounting and Finance with Undergraduate Partnership Programme, BSc International Business, BSc International Management, BSc Management with Placement Year, and BSc Management with Undergraduate Partnership Programme.

The WBS Year Away degree enables you to put your studies into practice while learning about a particular industry or broadening your academic horizons studying abroad. Employers often look for workplace and international experience as part of their recruitment process and many make graduate offers to students as a direct result of placements so this can be a great way to kick-start your career.

Changing your degree is a big decision - whether you’d like to join our year away community or are exploring a change to the 3 year version of your degree programme, we’re here to help support you in making an informed decision that works for you.

If you’d like additional guidance to discuss potential impact of change of degree on your employability/future careers plans, the UG CareersPlus team are on hand to explore this with you. You can contact Giorgia, Chris & Lucy on ugcareers@wbs.ac.uk or book an appointment through MyAdvantage.
The International and Placements section of the Undergraduate Office provide tailored information, advice and guidance to students considering or engaging in study abroad and/or work in industry placements as part of a WBS degree. Their work includes -
- - Helping you to explore which route is right for you - work in industry, study abroad or both! – through events, information sessions and 1-2-1 appointments
  - Support throughout your student placement journey, from application, pre-departure, on-placement support, and returning home to WBS
  - Management of study abroad allocations and work placement proposals.

Book a 1-2-1 virtual appointment with Eleanor, Lucy and Rachel, join a drop-in-session or email the team on undergraduate@wbs.ac.uk to find out more about the flexible year away offering.

Student ID Number

Full name

University Email

Current Course

Course you wish to apply for

What factors have influenced your decision to request to change course?

The International & Placements team would appreciate any information you are comfortable in sharing on your reason(s) for applying to remove a year away from your current degree. We will use this information to continuously improve access to year away opportunities for all students and to inform and develop our service offering.

If you are applying to change from 4 years to 3 years, can you share any barriers you feel have influenced you from continuing on your current course?

The International & Placements team would appreciate any information you are comfortable in sharing on your reason(s) for applying to include a year away in your current degree. We will use this information to continuously improve access to year away opportunities for future students and to inform and develop our service.

If you are applying to change from 3 years to 4 years to include a year away opportunity, can you share with us what has influenced your decision?

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