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is it possible to switch from computer science with cybersecurity to just comp sci?

i have no idea how uni works, but i applied to do computer science with cybersecurity at huddersfield, but honestly after looking more into the cybersecurity field i sort of regret my choice, the modules for the first year are the exact same, so i'm wondering if i'd be able to switch just to comp sci after the first year? or even beforehand if possible, would anybody know if i can do that and if so how i'd go about it?
Original post by hawktuah
i have no idea how uni works, but i applied to do computer science with cybersecurity at huddersfield, but honestly after looking more into the cybersecurity field i sort of regret my choice, the modules for the first year are the exact same, so i'm wondering if i'd be able to switch just to comp sci after the first year? or even beforehand if possible, would anybody know if i can do that and if so how i'd go about it?

after looking more into the cybersecurity field i sort of regret my choice
should really have done this before you applied.

i'm wondering if i'd be able to switch just to comp sci after the first year? or even beforehand if possible
You should be able to at the same uni that you're studying at

would anybody know if i can do that and if so how i'd go about it?
Contact the course director for your course and see what he/she says. Chances are if you notify them early enough and it's not that competitive of a course, they would have enough wriggle room to allow you to switch (assuming that you also meet the entry requirements).
If you’re certain, just contact admissions now and ask if your offer can be swapped.

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Original post by MindMax2000
after looking more into the cybersecurity field i sort of regret my choice
should really have done this before you applied.
i'm wondering if i'd be able to switch just to comp sci after the first year? or even beforehand if possible
You should be able to at the same uni that you're studying at
would anybody know if i can do that and if so how i'd go about it?
Contact the course director for your course and see what he/she says. Chances are if you notify them early enough and it's not that competitive of a course, they would have enough wriggle room to allow you to switch (assuming that you also meet the entry requirements).

Yeah I regret not looking into the modules before applying, I wrongly assumed that the with cyber security part was an extra part of the degree, but it's just one year of computer science and then cyber security. I was accepted within 24 hours of applying so I think it shouldn't be too competitive. Apologies for the stupid post, I was just making sure it was possible.

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