How do I change my major as an international student?

The process to change your major depends on whether you have commenced your course and the course you wish to change into.For the courses listed below, there are different processes if you would like to change your major due to different entry requirements or limited places. 

• Bachelor of Science (Medical Radiation Science) – all major changes
• Bachelor of Education (Secondary Education) – all major changes
• Bachelor of Computing – changing major from Software Engineering to Computer Science or/ Cyber Security
• Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) – all major changes
• Bachelor of Science (Honours) – all major changes
• Bachelor of Science (Science) – all major changes
• Graduate Diploma in Professional Engineering – all major changes
• Master of Teaching – changing from Early Childhood Education or/ Primary Education to Secondary Education
• Master of Professional Engineering – all major changes
• Master of Geoscience – all major changes

If you wish to change your major in one of the courses listed above, you will need to re-apply for the course and nominate your preferred new major as part of your application process.

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, 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 conditional status, approval from the new major coordinator is required to change major. 
2. Withdraw 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.