Variations to program and plan requirements

You must plan your enrolment in accordance with the program and/or plan requirements that apply to the year of commencement in your program. Variations to a program or plan are considered only in exceptional circumstances when these requirements cannot be met.

Unless exceptional circumstances can be clearly demonstrated, variations to a program or plan will not be approved for:

• compulsory courses; or
• undertaking another course in lieu of a previously failed compulsory course.

Applications made on the basis of exceptional circumstances must include relevant supporting documentation that meets the requirements of the Table of Documentary Evidence.

Variations to a program or plan must be approved by the Associate Dean (Academic) must be approved prior to you enrolling in a substitute course.

Students in some programs do not require approval from the Associate Dean (Academic) for a variation. Where a course list states that other courses can be approved at the discretion of the Program or Plan Convenor, students can email the Program or Plan Convenor directly to request the variation.

It is your responsibility to acquaint yourself with University policies and procedures relevant to your enrolment and studies and to observe the policies, procedures and guidelines of the University (see the Student Code of Conduct Policy).

How to request a variation to a major or program

Requests for a variation to a program or plan can be made using the request form.

To request a variation, download the form, complete the Student Details and Request Details sections, and email the form as an attachment to the relevant Program or Plan Convenor. The Program or Plan Convenor will review the request and forward the form, with a recommendation, to the Faculty for consideration by the Associate Dean (Academic).

The outcome of your request will be sent to your UQ email address.