Transfer from UNSW to USYD (1 Viewer)

[JackCMH]

Hi there,

I am a 4th year UNSW BCom/LLB student.
I just want to know if it is still possible to transfer from UNSW to USYD (BCom/LLB) when I have already done 158/240 credits at UNSW?

 

[RishBonjour99]

It probably is possible - but it would be inconvenient. Unless you're gunning for oxbridge exchange, just stay at unsw mate. Suspecting troll since 1 post.

 

[cub3root]

what's wrong with UNSW?

 

[cub3root]

It probably is possible - but it would be inconvenient. Unless you're gunning for oxbridge exchange, just stay at unsw mate. Suspecting troll since 1 post.

I also suspect troll because account was made today

 

[D94]

I also suspect troll because account was made today

It's not.

 

[D94]

Hi there,

I am a 4th year UNSW BCom/LLB student.
I just want to know if it is still possible to transfer from UNSW to USYD (BCom/LLB) when I have already done 158/240 credits at UNSW?

You already have your answer, but even if USYD allowed you now, note that USYD has closed-book exams, i.e. you will have to memorise a lot of text.

 

[cub3root]

It's not.

 

[RishBonjour99]

You already have your answer, but even if USYD allowed you now, note that USYD has closed-book exams, i.e. you will have to memorise a lot of text.

lol. If you take that as a deciding factor for picking a law school - you're doing it wrong. Some units are closed book (like contracts and torts - which don't really require you to memorise too much - just the principles etc) Things that are content heavy, are open book e.g. Public Law.

 

[D94]

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I was referring to your comment about it being a troll account/post. So what if it's their first post? Many students, high school or university, join this forum to ask questions. Why can't their first one be a question, no matter how much you disagree with their perspective or reasoning?

 

[cub3root]

I was referring to your comment about it being a troll account/post. So what if it's their first post? Many students, high school or university, join this forum to ask questions. Why can't their first one be a question, no matter how much you disagree with their perspective or reasoning?

I didn't think of it like that. Usually when I see UNSW vs USYD a lot of shet goes down

 

[D94]

lol. If you take that as a deciding factor for picking a law school - you're doing it wrong. Some units are closed book (like contracts and torts - which don't really require you to memorise too much - just the principles etc) Things that are content heavy, are open book e.g. Public Law.

And how did you figure that out from my post? The OP would have little to no experience with closed-book exams in law, and then being put into a situation in 4th year law to memorise a lot of content could potentially be a challenge and detrimental to their marks - remember that their transcript would be wiped. I didn't direct my post to a first year student or high school student; it was to a 4th year student.

 

[cub3root]

RishBonjour99, don't argue with D94. He is right more than 100% of the time

 

[D94]

I didn't think of it like that. Usually when I see UNSW vs USYD a lot of shet goes down

Come on man, the question was just whether it was possible to transfer, not a UNSW vs USYD thread.

 

[cub3root]

Come on man, the question was just whether it was possible to transfer, not a UNSW vs USYD thread.

yeah that was the question but you know how these threads end up....

 

[RishBonjour99]

And how did you figure that out from my post? The OP would have little to no experience with closed-book exams in law, and then being put into a situation in 4th year law to memorise a lot of content could potentially be a challenge and detrimental to their marks - remember that their transcript would be wiped. I didn't direct my post to a first year student or high school student; it was to a 4th year student.

Fair enough. Judging from what people in years above told me though - they aren't that different.
I'm aware about the transcript issue - his WAM will be reset - employers will still look at the UNSW units. I will just reiterate my initial post - it is possible to transfer but is inconvenient and unnecessary.

 

[cub3root]

Fair enough. Judging from what people in years above told me though - they aren't that different.
I'm aware about the transcript issue - his WAM will be reset - employers will still look at the UNSW units. I will just reiterate my initial post - it is possible to transfer but is inconvenient and unnecessary.

I can see what you're saying. law/com is like 5-6 years? and OP is already in 4th year so transferring would be "inconvenient and unnecessary."

 

[RishBonjour99]

I can see what you're saying. law/com is like 5-6 years? and OP is already in 4th year so transferring would be "inconvenient and unnecessary."

Comm/law is 5 years. Eng/law is 5.5 years. Transferring would mean OP will miss out on things like Honours etc (you need to complete a certain amount of units at usyd). Transfering would be inconvenient because he/she will probably have to re-do a couple of units and also the social aspect. OP also posted on whirlpool and resolved the situation. 4th year is too late for usyd transfer.

"I asked Sydney Law School yesterday
they replied it is too late for me to transfer
applicants usually do it after Year 1
they also have a maximum amount of credit they can give me based on my current degree and I have now exceeded that.

Reasons are quite stupid
I want to transfer because USYD has a better reputation in law.
Also I love the campus.

I think UNSW Law and USYD Law are both great. Just a matter of personal preference"

 

[engineering]

The maximum credit usyd will give to bachelor of laws is 48 credit points which is one year (check the rules for each degree yourself, because there are some subtle differences). Hence if you came from unsw having done 150/240 units there, you are effectively throwing away 2 years of work.

The rationale behind this is "if you want to get a Sydney degree, the majority of your units needs to be sydney units".

 

[JackCMH]

It probably is possible - but it would be inconvenient. Unless you're gunning for oxbridge exchange, just stay at unsw mate. Suspecting troll since 1 post.

I'm not a troll. I wanted to ask a question about this hence I registered a new account.
I asked Sydney Law school yesterday and they replied that I am too late to transfer
If I want to transfer I should've done it after Year 1 'cause they have maximum amount of 48 credit points they can give me based on my current degree and I have now exceeded that.

The reasons I wanted to transfer were quite stupid and simple.
1) USyd Law has better reputation in Law
2) I love the sandstone campus

Since I'm doing BCom/Law, UNSW may be as good as USYD
What do you guys think?

 

[JohnMaximus]

what's wrong with UNSW?

yeah that was the question but you know how these threads end up....

I wonder why...