How do I change my major?

Due to different entry requirements, if you wish to change your major under any of the courses listed below, you will need to re-apply for the course, nominating your new major in your application. If you are studying via Open Universities Australia (OUA), you must re-apply via the OUA website. 

• Bachelor of Science (Medical Radiation Science) 
• Bachelor of Science (Science) (please note: a new application is only required when changing to or between the following majors: Chemistry, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Biochemistry) 
• Bachelor of Computing (Computer Science) (please note: changes to between Software Engineering or Cyber Security can follow the change of major steps below to submit an online enquiry form)
• Master of Professional Engineering 
• Bachelor of Education (Secondary Education)

For all other courses, you can request a change of major by completing the following steps:

1. View the full list of approved single and double major combinations for your course on the Curtin Handbook.
   • ​​​​​​Note: For students completing the Secondary Education Major in the Master of Teaching or Graduate Diploma in Education, approval from the school is required to change your Teaching Area Stream. Do not withdraw from any units you are enrolled in under your current stream, until you have received written approval of your major switch. Proceed to Step 3 to submit your change of major request.
   • Note: For students in the Bachelor of Engineering who are on , approval from the new major coordinator is required to change major. 
2.  from any units you are enrolled in under the major you wish to change. Ensure you consider the census date and academic penalty date by checking the Academic Calendar before making any changes.
3. Submit a change of major request via the online enquiry form. Select Managing your course, then Changing your major or specialisation or minor, then Submit Enquiry.
4. You will receive confirmation via email once your request has been processed, or if any further information is required.