Withdrawing from your course

Page last updated:
03 Jan 2024

If you are a current student and are considering withdrawing from your studies, the following page will help guide you through the process and all the available support.

Please note, if you are an applicant and haven’t yet enrolled on your course, please email admissions@leedsbeckett.ac.uk instead of following the procedure below.

If you are considering withdrawing from your studies, we want to help. While the reasons vary, many students feel like this throughout their studies. Perhaps the course is proving harder than you imagined, perhaps you have things going on in your personal life that are impacting your studies, or perhaps you haven’t settled into university life as you would have hoped, these are all perfectly normal reasons. There is a huge range of support available via your Student Support Network, we want to ensure you have all of the information required to make an informed decision prior to finalising a withdrawal.

We recognise for some students that asking for help can be difficult for a range of different reasons. However, asking for help could be the best decision you ever make, and even enable you to continue your journey with Leeds Beckett University if this is your preference. 

In the first instance, we strongly encourage students to talk with their Course Team. 

Could a Suspension of Studies be a better option for you?

If you feel that your circumstances may improve in time, you may wish to consider applying for a ‘Suspension of Studies’ or switching your method of study, rather than a permanent withdrawal. For more information visit the suspension of studies webpage.

Intent to Withdraw

The next step in the process is to complete an Intent to Withdraw Form. This form is managed by Student Advice and is designed to showcase the wealth of support available to you as you make your decision around whether or not to withdraw. Upon submission of the Intent to Withdraw Form, you will receive an email into your student account detailing a range of support we recommend you consider accessing.

Formal Withdrawal

If you access the recommended support and still feel that withdrawing is the right decision to make, you will find a link to the formal Withdrawal Form at the end of the email.

Withdrawing from your studies can have implications for you at the time of withdrawal and in the future.

This includes the following (amongst others):

  • You may still be liable for tuition fees and other fees relating to accommodation, etc.
  • Your agreement with a sponsor (and in some cases the requirement to pay back or return funds to a sponsor)
  • Your entitlement to funding through bodies such as the Student Loans Company
  • Your visa status

Completing the Intent to Withdraw Form will ensure you are provided with the details of a range of support teams who can guide you through this process and help you understand any implications that could impact you now and for any future study.

Any students wishing to proceed with a formal withdrawal must first complete the Intent to Withdraw Form. This is to ensure you have been provided with a range of support in order to make an informed decision, upon submission of the Intent to Withdraw Form, you will receive a support email into your student account. You will find a link to the formal Withdrawal Form at the end of that email. 

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

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You can find your Course Administrator’s contact details in your Course Handbook. If you have any problems locating these, please contact Student Advice and we can help you.

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If you have not yet started at our university and no longer wish to enrol, you will need to contact the Admissions team.

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Depending on when you withdraw you may be liable to pay fees. There may also be implications for your Maintenance Loan and living arrangements. We would recommend you speak with our Student Money team to discuss this.

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No, any student wishing to proceed with a formal withdrawal must first complete the Intent to Withdraw Form. This is to ensure you have been provided with a range of support in order to make an informed decision, upon submission of the Intent to Withdraw Form, you will receive a support email into your student account. You will find a link to the formal Withdrawal Form at the end of that email. 

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This depends on the conditions of entry to your new institution. You may be asked to complete your current year of study at Leeds Beckett first so you should check with the new institution. Once you have this confirmed, we recommend you speak to your Course Administrator to seek advice on whether to withdraw or continue your studies until the end of the year.

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If you have studied for at least one year and passed before withdrawing you may be eligible for a contained award. Please speak to your course administrator who will be able to clarify this for you.

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Yes, your withdrawal could affect your funding and visa. Please speak to our Student Immigration Advice and Compliance team before processing your withdrawal.

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If you have already withdrawn you will need to re-apply through UCAS or direct application to re-join our university. You can speak to the Admissions team for further guidance.

Contact Student Advice

We are located in the Student Services Centres in the Leslie Silver building (City Campus) and Priestley Hall (Headingley Campus). Our opening times are:- Monday: 09.00 – 17.00 Tuesday: 10.00 – 17.00 Wednesday: 09.00 – 17.00 Thursday: 09.00 – 17.00 Friday: 09.00 – 16.30. If you have any questions in relation to your enrolment or Online Welcome system, please contact welcome@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

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