Changing your programme
This page provides information about what to do if you would like to change your programme by transferring into or out of the Department of History.
Transferring into History
Please note History, and our dual departments, have limits on the number of students we can admit to both our single honours and dual honours degrees each year. Students do not have the right to transfer into the Department and admission is at the discretion of the Senior Admissions Tutor in History, and our dual departments where applicable. If you have any questions about changing into History, or would like to discuss your options before completing the application form, please contact us at history.admissions@sheffield.ac.uk.
If you are looking to transfer from another University please see our undergraduate FAQs page.
Requesting to change your programme (transfer) from a history dual to BA History
Please click on your current year of study and the current time of year for more information:
Year one: semester one, weeks 1-2
You can apply to transfer immediately
Application deadline: Applications will be considered on an ad hoc basis during weeks 1-2. We recommend applying by 12pm, Tuesday 3 October 2023.
Entry requirements: You should normally meet the minimum A Level (or equivalent) qualifications accepted this academic year. This is usually one grade below the standard entry requirements (see here).
Applying: We recommend applying by 12pm on Tuesday 3 October 2023 to ensure we have time to fully consider your application by the end of week 2 when the add/drop period ends.
Please read the application form carefully and provide all relevant information. The Department may take extenuating circumstances into account when making its decision, please include relevant information in the form.
Outcome: You will be notified whether or not your application has been successful within 3 working days.
If your application is successful: your transfer will take place immediately* and you may be required to make changes to your modules.
You will need to take a minimum of four History modules across both semesters, including HST120 History Workshop and HST112 Paths from Antiquity to Modernity both of which take place in semester one.
Year one: semester one, week 3 onwards
You can apply to transfer at the end of semester one
Application deadline: 12pm, Wednesday 24 January 2024. Applications received after this deadline will be considered on an ad hoc basis up until the end of week two of semester two.
Entry requirements: You should normally:
meet the minimum A Level (or equivalent) qualifications accepted this academic year. This is usually one grade below the standard entry requirements (see here).
be taking a minimum of HST120 History Workshop in semester one (you do not need to be taking HST112 Paths from Antiquity to Modernity)
achieve a minimum of 50% in the coursework elements of each semester one history module
Applying: Please read the application form carefully and provide all relevant information. The Department may take extenuating circumstances into account when making its decision, please include relevant information in the form.
Outcome: Applications will usually be considered after the deadline. You will be notified whether or not your application has been successful by the end of the semester one exam period (2 February 2024). If we are able to make an offer in advance of the deadline, this will be conditional on upcoming coursework results and you will be contacted again after the results have been made available.
If your application is successful: your transfer will take place at the start of semester two* and you may be required to make changes to your modules. You will need to take a minimum of four History modules across both semesters (including HST120 which you will have taken in semester one).
Year one: semester two, weeks 1-2
You can apply to transfer immediately
Application deadline: Applications will be considered on an ad hoc basis during weeks 1-2 - we recommend applying by 12pm, Tuesday 13 February 2024.
Entry requirements: You should normally:
meet the minimum A Level (or equivalent) qualifications accepted this academic year. This is usually one grade below the standard entry requirements (see here).
be taking a minimum of HST120 History Workshop in semester one (you do not need to be taking HST112 Paths from Antiquity to Modernity)
have achieved a minimum of 50% in the coursework elements of each semester one history module
Applying: Please read the application form carefully and provide all relevant information. The Department may take extenuating circumstances into account when making its decision, please include relevant information in the form.
Outcome: You will be notified whether or not your application has been successful within 3 working days.
If your application is successful: your transfer will take place immediately* and you may be required to make changes to your modules. You will need to take a minimum of four History modules across both semesters (including HST120 which you will have taken in semester one).
Year one: semester two, week 3 onwards
You can apply to transfer at the end of year one
Application deadline: 12pm, Wednesday 13 March 2024 (week 6). Applications received after this deadline will be considered on an ad hoc basis up until the end of week two, semester one. Applying after the deadline may limit your choice of modules.
Entry requirements: You should normally:
meet the minimum A Level (or equivalent) qualifications accepted this academic year. This is usually one grade below the standard entry requirements (see here).
be taking a minimum of two history modules including HST120 History Workshop (you do not need to have taken HST112 Paths from Antiquity to Modernity)
achieve a minimum of 50% in each history module that you are taking as well as a pass in each non-history module
Applying: Please read the application form carefully and provide all relevant information. The Department may take extenuating circumstances into account when making its decision, please include relevant information in the form.
Outcome: Applications will be considered once the deadline has passed. You will be notified whether or not your application has been provisionally accepted within 3 working days. Offers will be conditional on your semester two exam results and you will be contacted again after the results have been released.
If your application is successful: your transfer will take place after the semester two results are released*. If you apply by the deadline, you will normally be able to take part in the main BA History module choice process (you will also be advised to take part in your dual department's module choice process in case you do not achieve the required grades in semester two). See our level two structure page for more information. If you apply after the deadline your module choices may be limited.
Year two: semester one, weeks 1-2
You can apply to transfer immediately
Application deadline: Applications will be considered on an ad hoc basis during weeks 1-2 - we recommend applying by 12pm, Tuesday 3 October 2023.
Entry requirements: You should normally:
meet the minimum A Level (or equivalent) qualifications accepted this academic year. This is usually one grade below the standard entry requirements (see here).
have taken a minimum of two level one history modules including HST120 History Workshop (you do not need to have taken HST112 Paths from Antiquity to Modernity)
have achieved a minimum of 50% in each level one history module and a pass in each level one non-history module
Applying: We recommend applying by 12pm, Tuesday 3 October 2023 to ensure we have time to fully consider your application by the end of week 2 when the add/drop period ends.
Please read the application form carefully and provide all relevant information. The Department may take extenuating circumstances into account when making its decision, please include relevant information in the form.
Outcome: You will be notified whether or not your application has been successful within 3 working days.
If your application is successful: your transfer will take place immediately* and you may be required to make changes to your modules.
You will normally take six History modules across both semesters including HST202 Historians and History, HST21015 The Uses of History, one document option and three option modules. You must meet the BA History banding requirements. See our level two structure page for more information. Please note that module choices may be limited at this stage.
*Transfers will effectively take place on the date indicated. You will need to complete a Change of Programme form for your student record to be updated and this may take a couple of weeks.
Requesting to change your programme (transfer) from a history or non-history degree with foundation year to BA History or a history dual degree
Please click on your current year of study for more information:
Foundation Year
You can apply to transfer at the end of your foundation year
Application deadline: Applications will be considered on an ad hoc basis throughout the foundation year. We recommend applying by early August at the latest as places may fill up over the confirmation and clearing period.
Entry requirements: You should normally meet the minimum progression requirements.
Applying: Please read the application form carefully and provide all relevant information. The Department may take extenuating circumstances into account when making its decision, please include relevant information in the form.
Outcome: You will be notified whether or not your application has been accepted within 3 working days. If you apply before you have all of your foundation year results, then any offer made will be conditional on your final exam results and you will be contacted again after the results have been released.
If your application is successful: your transfer will take place at the end of your foundation year.
Requesting to change your programme (transfer) from a non-history degree to BA History or a history dual degree
Please click on your current year of study and the current time of year for more information:
Year one: semester one, weeks 1-2
You can apply to transfer immediately
Application deadline: Applications will be considered on an ad hoc basis during weeks 1-2. We recommend applying by 12pm, Tuesday 3 October 2023.
Entry requirements: You should normally meet the minimum A Level (or equivalent) qualifications accepted this academic year. This is usually one grade below the standard entry requirements (see here).
Applying: We recommend applying by 12pm on Tuesday 3 October 2023 to ensure we have time to fully consider your application by the end of week 2 when the add/drop period ends.
Please read the application form carefully and provide all relevant information. The Department may take extenuating circumstances into account when making its decision, please include relevant information in the form.
Outcome: You will be notified whether or not your application has been successful within 3 working days.
If your application is successful: your transfer will take place immediately* and you may be required to make changes to your modules.
Transferring to BA History: you will need to take a minimum of four History modules across both semesters, including HST120 History Workshop and HST112 Paths from Antiquity to Modernity both of which take place in semester one.
Transferring to a dual degree: you will need to take a minimum of two History modules across both semesters, including HST120 History Workshop which takes place in semester one. You will also need to meet the requirements of the dual subject department.
Year one: semester one, week 3 onwards
You can apply to transfer at the end of semester one
Application deadline: 12pm, Wednesday 24 January 2024. Applications received after this deadline will be considered on an ad hoc basis up until the end of week two of semester two.
Entry requirements: You should normally:
meet the minimum A Level (or equivalent) qualifications accepted this academic year. This is usually one grade below the standard entry requirements (see here).
be taking a minimum of one history module in semester one. For dual degrees, you will also need to meet the dual subject departments core requirements.
achieve a minimum of 50% in the coursework elements of each semester one history module. For dual degrees, you will need to meet their requirements.
If you do not meet the final two criteria. You can apply to begin level one again at the beginning of the next academic year (see the final option listed).
Applying: Please read the application form carefully and provide all relevant information. The Department may take extenuating circumstances into account when making its decision, please include relevant information in the form.
Outcome: Applications will usually be considered after the deadline but we will be in touch sooner if possible. You will be notified whether or not your application has been successful by the end of the semester one exam period (2 February 2024). If we are able to make an offer in advance of the deadline, this will be conditional on upcoming coursework results and you will be contacted again after the results have been made available.
If your application is successful: your transfer will take place at the start of semester two* and you may be required to make changes to your modules.
Transferring to BA History: you will need to take a minimum of four History modules across both semesters.
Transferring to a dual degree: you will need to take a minimum of two History modules across both semesters. You will also need to meet the dual subject departments requirements.
Year one: semester two, weeks 1-2
You can apply to transfer immediately
Application deadline: Applications will be considered on an ad hoc basis during weeks 1-2 - we recommend applying by 12pm, Tuesday 13 February 2024.
Entry requirements: You should normally:
meet the minimum A Level (or equivalent) qualifications accepted this academic year. This is usually one grade below the standard entry requirements (see here).
have taken a minimum of one history module in semester one. For dual degrees, you will also need to meet the dual subject departments core requirements.
have achieved a minimum of 50% in the coursework elements of each semester one history module. For dual degrees, you will need to meet their requirements.
If you do not meet the final two criteria. You can apply to begin level one again at the beginning of the next academic year (see the final option listed).
Applying: Please read the application form carefully and provide all relevant information. The Department may take extenuating circumstances into account when making its decision, please include relevant information in the form.
Outcome: You will be notified whether or not your application has been successful within 3 working days.
If your application is successful: your transfer will take place immediately* and you may be required to make changes to your modules.
Transferring to BA History: you will need to take a minimum of four History modules across both semesters.
Transferring to a dual degree: you will need to take a minimum of two History modules across both semesters. You will also need to meet the dual subject departments requirements.
Year one: semester two, week 3 onwards
You can apply to transfer at the end of year one
Application deadline: 12pm, 13 March 2024 (week 6). Applications received after this deadline will be considered on an ad hoc basis up until the end of week three, semester one. Applying after the deadline may limit your choice of modules.
Entry requirements: You should normally:
meet the minimum A Level (or equivalent) qualifications accepted this academic year. This is usually one grade below the standard entry requirements (see here).
BA History - be taking a minimum of four history guided modules OR dual degrees - be taking a minimum of two history guided modules. For dual degrees, you will also need to meet the dual subject departments core requirements.
achieve a minimum of 50% in each history module that you are taking as well as a pass in each other modules. For dual degrees, you will need to meet their requirements.
If you do not meet the final two criteria. You can apply to begin level one again at the beginning of the next academic year (see the final option listed).
Applying: Please read the application form carefully and provide all relevant information. The Department may take extenuating circumstances into account when making its decision, please include relevant information in the form.
Outcome: Applications will be considered once the deadline has passed. You will be notified whether or not your application has been provisionally accepted within 3 working days. Offers will be conditional on your semester two exam results and you will be contacted again after the results have been released.
If your application is successful: your transfer will take place immediately after the semester two results are released*.
If you apply by the deadline, you will normally be able to take part in the main history module choice process (you will also be advised to take part in current home department's module choice process in case you do not achieve the required grades in semester two). See our level two structure page for more information. If applying to a dual degree, you will also need to take part in any module processes they require. If you apply after the deadline your module choices may be limited.
Year two: semester one, weeks 1-2
You can apply to transfer immediately
Application deadline: Applications will be considered on an ad hoc basis during weeks 1-2 - we recommend applying by 12pm, Tuesday 3 October 2023.
Entry requirements: You should normally:
meet the minimum A Level (or equivalent) qualifications accepted this academic year. This is usually one grade below the standard entry requirements (see here).
BA History - have taken a minimum of four history guided modules OR dual degrees - have taken a minimum of two history guided modules. For dual degrees, you will also need to meet the dual subject departments core requirements.
have achieved a minimum of 50% in each history module that you are taking as well as a pass in each other modules. For dual degrees, you will need to meet their requirements.
If you do not meet the final two criteria. You can apply to begin level one again at the beginning of the next academic year (see the final option listed).
Applying: We recommend applying by 12pm, Tuesday 3 October 2023 to ensure we have time to fully consider your application by the end of week 2 when the add/drop period ends.
Please read the application form carefully and provide all relevant information. The Department may take extenuating circumstances into account when making its decision, please include relevant information in the form.
Outcome: You will be notified whether or not your application has been successful within 3 working days.
If your application is successful: your transfer will take place immediately* and you may be required to make changes to your modules.
Transferring to BA History: You will normally take six History modules across both semesters including HST202 Historians and History, HST21015 The Uses of History, one document option and three option modules. You must also meet the BA History banding requirements.
Transferring to a dual degree: You will normally take three History modules across both semesters including either HST202 Historians and History or HST21015 The Uses of History. You will also need to meet any dual department requirements. Some dual degrees offer a major/minor option.
See our level two structure page for more information. Please note that module choices may be limited at this stage.
From year one semester one, week 3 onwards (if not taking a semester one history module)
You can apply to transfer to begin again from level one (usually in the next academic year)
You can also use this option in weeks 1-2, semester one with a view to beginning level one again immediately. In this case you should apply by 12pm on Tuesday 3 October 2023, so that we have time to consider your application head of the end of the add/drop period.
Application deadline: Applications will be considered on an ad hoc basis.
Entry requirements: You should normally meet the minimum A Level (or equivalent) qualifications accepted this academic year. This is usually one grade below the standard entry requirements (see here).
Applying: Please read the application form carefully and provide all relevant information. The Department may take extenuating circumstances into account when making its decision, please include relevant information in the form.
Outcome: You will be notified whether or not your application has been successful within 3 working days.
If your application is successful: Your transfer will take place for the beginning of the next academic year (or immediately if you are applying in weeks 1-2, semester one, year two). You can choose whether or not to complete the first year of your current course. If you do wish to complete the first year, you will complete the Change of Programme Form at the end of the current academic year. If you do not wish to complete the first year, you can take Leave of Absence for the remainder of the academic year and complete the relevant paperwork straight away. You will take part in the main module choice process for new students in September 2022.
*Transfers will effectively take place on the date indicated. You will need to complete a Change of Programme form and have this formally approved for your student record to be updated, this may take a couple of weeks.
*Please note that the course details set out here may change before you start, particularly if you are applying significantly in advance of the course start date. The content of our courses is reviewed annually to make sure it's up-to-date and relevant. Individual modules are occasionally updated or withdrawn. This is in response to discoveries through our world-leading research; funding changes; professional accreditation requirements; student or employer feedback; outcomes of reviews; and variations in staff or student numbers. In the event of any change we'll consult and inform students in good time and take reasonable steps to minimise disruption.
Transferring out of History
If you are having doubts about your degree programme, please talk to us - your personal tutor or the Undergraduate Student Support Manager, Nicola Black, can listen to your concerns and advise you about your options. We won't try to change your mind, but if there are specific issues you have been struggling with, we'd like to know about these, so we can address them, if necessary.
If you are considering transferring to another department at the University, you should also contact that department to discuss entry requirements and the application process.
For more information on transferring out of history, please email history.ugwelfare@sheffield.ac.uk