Sometimes the course you have embarked on is not what you expected. What are your options?
Careers ServiceLeaving your studies
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If you decide to leave your studies, you can continue to use the Careers Service for up to 6 months after you leave.
During that time you can continue to attend any relevant events. You can arrange a Curriculum Vitae (CV) check appointment or careers guidance support. Find out how to arrange a CV check on our services page.
Options might include:
- an apprenticeship - the Skills Development Scotland website is a good place to start
- a different course - use My World of Work or Discover Uni to search for options
- change career direction - use Planitplus to get started
- time out to consider your plans
We can help you reflect on these
Start by talking to one of your lecturers to find out what's possible and what credits you will have for the modules you've already completed.
Your Personal Adviser of Studies is a good place to start. For students in Strathclyde Business School, you can email sbs-advisor@strath.ac.uk
This advice on changing or leaving your course provides practical advice that will help you consider the options before leaving or changing your course and understand the steps involved to make the right decisions
Read Student Lifecycle guidance on transferring to another course within Strathclyde.
If you decide to leave your course read Student Lifecycle guidance on withdrawing from your course.
Make an appointment with a Careers Consultant if you would like impartial guidance regarding your options.
It will depend on where you are in your studies and what your options are.
You may also have to consider funding implications.
This advice on changing or leaving your course provides practical advice that will help you consider the options before leaving or changing your course and understand the steps involved to make the right decisions.
This advice from UCAS explains the process for applying to another institution.
If you decide to leave your course read Student Lifecycle guidance on .
with a Careers Consultant if you would like impartial guidance regarding your options.