Request to change your major, minor or specialisation

As you progress through your degree, you may find your interests change along the way.

The change of major, minor, or specialisation form allows students to request a change to one or more of the following:

  • majors (qualifying majors and/or further majors)
  • specialisations (undergraduate and postgraduate degrees)
  • minors.

Before you apply

There are some things you should be mindful of before applying to change your major, minor or specialisation.

  • All students: Check your course requirements in the Course Handbook for details on your admitted course, including whether there are any major, minor or specialisation requirements.
  • International and sponsored students: As your course duration may extend due to of a change of major, minor, or specialisation, it is strongly recommended you complete course guidance before submitting your request. Course changes may impact your visa or sponsorship.

Eligibility

To be eligible you must:

  • have the required space to complete
  • review the course guidance information to understand the impact of your change

Managing your course

You can change your major or specialisation via the Managing my Course title in eStudent if you:

  • are in your first study period at Macquarie University
  • have not yet enrolled
  • have no Recognition of Prior Learning.