I chose the wrong course :(

Cookie201

I always thought I wanted to do accounting because there's good money in it but I prefer science however I thought accounting was a safer choice. So I put accounting in dcu as my first choice now I realise that I don't want accounting anymore and I would be much more happier doing a science related course ,I have the points for it too .what should I do?
Is there anyway I can complete first semester of college and apply for a different course after

Twenty Grand

Just Google "change course dcu".

There's about 5 different links and threads on boards.ie for people in your exact situation.

JustJoe7240

Cookie201 wrote: »

I always thought I wanted to do accounting because there's good money in it but I prefer science however I thought accounting was a safer choice. So I put accounting in dcu as my first choice now I realise that I don't want accounting anymore and I would be much more happier doing a science related course ,I have the points for it too .what should I do?
Is there anyway I can complete first semester of college and apply for a different course after

It's unlikely, but may be possible if you're be transferring internally.If attempting to transfer to a different college, I'd say your chances are slim, and will be referred to the CAO for next year. You could contact the admissions team and ask?

Worst case scenario, Take a gap year and work for the year, It won't kill you.
https://www.dcu.ie/students/az/transfer

Cookie201

JustJoe7240 wrote: »

It's unlikely, but may be possible if you're be transferring internally.If attempting to transfer to a different college, I'd say your chances are slim, and will be referred to the CAO for next year. You could contact the admissions team and ask?

Worst case scenario, Take a gap year and work for the year, It won't kill you.
https://www.dcu.ie/students/az/transfer

Can I change course internally on the first day of college or before it even starts

JustJoe7240

Cookie201 wrote: »

Can I change course internally on the first day of college or before it even starts

I'd be guessing at this stage, but I can't imagine so, Unless maybe there were available places in the Science course? But that won't be likely. Only one way to find out though.

CuriousJuice

Hello, I'm in quite the similar situation as yourself, looking for help and would appreciate if you could share how you solved the situation? Thank you!