Changing Field of Study

Your research topic is detailed on your academic transcript and therefore it is important to ensure that the description of your topic is an accurate reflection of your area of research. The title for the research topic should be quite broad so that it is accessible to a general reader, written in title case and limited to 250 characters.

After you have commenced your research, you may find that there is a need to amend your research topic. Minor amendments that have no effect on your expected completion date, such as a refinement of the wording of your research topic are readily processed.

An application to change your research topic description should be made on the ‘Change "Research topic: change of" form.

If the change in your research topic is major, it is likely to influence the submission date of your thesis and may involve a change in supervisor(s), School or even a new program or candidature. As your scholarship and Research Training Scheme entitlements may be affected by a major change of research topic, you are encouraged to contact the Graduate Centre for advice before proceeding.

International Students

International students who are considering a major change to their field of study that is likely to result in a change of research program are advised to contact the International Office to discuss the visa and any sponsorship implications of the proposed change.