Midlands Credit Compass
If you are considering leaving your studies, or wish to transfer to another university, we can help you consider your options. As part of the Midlands Credit Compass, we will help you to transfer between the following universities: Birmingham City, Coventry, Derby, Lincoln, Nottingham Trent, and Wolverhampton.
Credit Where Credit’s Due
We understand that you may have to interrupt your studies due to a change in circumstance and/or move away from your current place of study. As a partnership we assist students who need to leave their studies, to return back into education where they can.
If you are leaving your current University and have achieved some academic credit you will be issued with information about Midlands Credit Compass and a verified record of your credit achievements. If you then wish to transfer to another Midlands Credit Compass University you will be given one-to-one assistance to transfer using your credit record.
The Midlands Credit Compass Universities are: Birmingham City University, Coventry, Derby, Lincoln, Nottingham Trent, and Wolverhampton
What is “Credit” and how is it used?
When you have successfully completed a module at university, you receive a number of credits for that part of your studies. These can be used (in full or in part” when you transfer to a course at a different university so that you do not have to repeat the same area of study.
It is more likely that your credit can be used against a similar course, but Midlands Credit Compass will help you through the application process even if you want to study something new.
Our Commitment to you
Midlands Credit Compass makes it easier to transfer or return to one of our universities. As part of our service to you we will;
- Provide you with a named key contact at the university you would like to transfer to.
- Respond to your initial enquiry within five working days.
- Support you through the application process.
- Support your application to transfer for up to five years from the time you leave your studies.
How do I apply?
If you are a current BCU student and thinking of leaving your current course, please contact your personal tutor in the first instance.
If you are/were a student at another Midlands Credit Compass University and wish to apply to Birmingham City University, please complete and return, by 30 June, our application form to MidlandsCreditCompass@bcu.ac.uk.
Please note that there is no guarantee you’ll be able to switch to another course at a different course provider. Each university reserves the right to make a decision based on its individual regulations and admissions procedure.