Undergraduate course change and course audit requests
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On this page you will be able to find information on how to submit your course change form and course audit request, please ensure you take the time to read this carefully. The information will include:
- what you need to do before you submit course change or course audit request forms
- deadlines to submit course change and course audit request forms
- what to expect after submitting the form
Advice on academic matters?
Please email your Programme Director or Student Adviser in the first instance.
If you are unsure of who to speak to contact the Student Advice and Support team and a Student Adviser will be able to help you.
For general questions about the forms and the process please contact sps.pre-selection@ed.ac.uk
Course change and course audit requests
Changing course
Students can request a change to their optional courses. You should complete a new form for each course change required using our SPS Undergraduate Course Change Form.
Course Availability Report (for level 10 honours courses)
Course availability report shows which SPS level 10 (honours) courses have spaces available (highlighted in green), have a small number of spaces and might fill up quickly (highlighted in yellow), or are full (highlighted in red).
You can access the report here: 25 Sep 2025 - SPS UG Honours courses - Course Enrolment Availability
The report will be updated again on working days from September 11th to September 25th (by 12 noon).
Course change form deadlines
The timeline for course change requests during 2025/26 is:
| Period | Opening date | Deadline (closing date) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | First round | 1st September (9am) | 4th September (4pm) |
| Second round | 15th September (9am) | 25th September (4pm) | |
| Semester 2 | TBC | TBC |
Student looking to request a course change can also attend one of the drop-in sessions:
- Wednesday 10th September 2-4pm, Chrystal Macmillan Building - room B.03
- Thursday 11th September 10-12 noon, Chrystal Macmillan Building - room B.03
- Friday 12th September 10-12 noon and 2-4pm, Chrystal Macmillan Building - room B.03
Before you submit a course change form
- Check if the course you wish to change to does not clash with your other courses. You can do so by checking Timetabler information.
- If the course you wish to change to is not on your Degree Programme Table (DPT), you will need to receive permissions from Programme Director and Course Organiser.
- Please note that the spaces on the course are subject to availability.
How can I request a course change?
To request change to optional courses, please complete the form below:
Submit a Course Change Request
The form will close at 4pm on Thursday the 25th of September 2025.
Remember to attach relevant permissions if required.
What happens next?
You will receive an automated email confirming that your request has been submitted.
IMPORTANT: Once you have submitted the form, please do not email SPS Pre-Selection separately, or submit duplicate requests, as this will cause delays for the team processing the forms. Submitting multiple course change requests for the same course will not increase your chances of enrolling on the course.
We will aim to make the requested course change within three working days of receiving the completed form. Once we process your request, you will receive an automated message with the outcome of your request.
What is auditing?
Auditing or ‘class only’ enrolment means that you sit on a course you are interested in without being formally assessed for your performance.
As an MA student, you may be able to audit the equivalent of one 20 credit course per semester, in addition to your standard requirement of 120 credits of taught courses.
Auditing is at the discretion, and by approval of, the Course Organiser. Some courses might not accept auditing students, for example, if the course is already full.
Some may only allow auditing students to attend lectures, while others may expect you to play a full role in seminar discussions.
Important: Please be aware that students taking courses for credit will take priority during the enrolment process. Permission to audit does not guarantee that you will be able to audit the course. Please be aware that if you audit a course you will not be able to take this course for credit in the future.
Audit request form timeline
The timeline for course audit requests during 2025/26 is:
| Period | Opening date | Deadline (closing date) |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 1st September (9am) | 25th September (4pm) |
| Semester 2 | TBC | TBC |
Important: Please note that Course Audit Request Forms will not be actioned until Week 1 of the Semester.
How to submit an audit request?
- Email the Course Organiser to obtain written permission. The course information on DRPS will include the Course Organiser's contact information at the bottom of the page.
- If permission to audit the course is given, please submit a Course Audit request using the form below:
Submit a Course Audit Request
Deadline: 25th of September 2025 (due to open 1st of September 2025)
Remember to attach the permission to the form.
What happens next?
You will receive an automated email confirming that your request has been submitted.
Once the Teaching Office processes your request, you will receive an automated message with the outcome of your request. If successful, the course will appear on your student record as 'class only'.