Course change guide

If you wish to be considered for a change of course, you can submit a request to myapplication@st-andrews.ac.uk. Each request is considered on a case-by-case basis following the guidance outlined in the Admissions Policy. Due to the high level of competition for places, there is no guarantee that a request will be granted.

If your request is granted, you will be issued with a new offer letter which will include any new offer conditions associated with your new course, where relevant.

If you are unsuccessful in your request, please refer to our flexible degree structure to understand about the different routes available to students at St Andrews. Many students change their intended degree subject after beginning their studies, and the structure allows you to make these changes up to the end of Year 2. Everyone beginning a degree in Year 1 will start with three subjects, apart from students in the Faculty of Medicine.

To have a chance of securing an offer on your selected course, you may be required to withdraw your application and reapply in a subsequent cycle.

If you have been classed as Overseas for fee purposes, changes to the course will not be considered after you have received a Confirmation of Acceptance for Study (CAS).