Varying your course


Varying your Western course

If you would like to:

  • Change your campus (after your first session)
  • Move from a double degree to the constituent single degree
  • Move into or out of an Advanced course (within your existing course)
  • Change your course for graduation purposes

You can do all of the above through a Course Variation Application. You will need to request approval from your Director of Academic Program (DAP) before submitting your completed application to the Enrolments Unit.

All types of requests made through this channel require students to have completed a full-time semester (40 credit points) worth of study before making the request.

IMPORTANT: If you are applying to change your course for graduation purposes, please ensure your completed application is submitted by the advertised graduation deadline.

FAQ’s for Course Variation Applications

Which single degree can I transfer into from my double degree?

You can only use the Course Variation Application to drop part of your double degree and remain in the other half of your existing course. If you want to change to a new degree entirely, you can apply through the Western Portal.

Which Advanced courses can I transfer into?

You can only use the Course Variation Application to transfer into the Advanced program relating to your existing degree. If you want to change to a new degree entirely, you can apply through the Western Portal.

When can I change my course for graduation purposes?

You can use a Course Variation Application to change your course for graduation purposes in the following scenarios:

  • you meet the normal academic requirements of the course you wish to change into
  • you meet any course prerequisites or additional selection criteria attached to the course you wish to change into
  • you have successfully completed all course completion requirements before you apply