Important dates
This page has the important dates you should know about - like when your application is due and when orientation and semesters start.
We recommend you apply as soon as you can. It's best to receive an offer as early as possible so you can prepare for orientation and semester start.
Undergraduate
Study in Semester 2 2020
| All prospective students | |
|---|---|
| Experience-based entry applications Recommended day to submit your documents by. | 20 Jul 20 |
| Recommended day (midnight) to submit documents where special consideration is required. * | 22 Jul 20 |
| Direct applications Recommended day (midnight) to submit a completed application by (including unsubmitted documents). | 05 Aug 20 |
| Accept your offer Last day to accept an offer (4pm) | 07 Aug 20 |
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Resume a course Last day to apply to return to a previously studied course (5pm) | 22 Jul 20 |
WAAPA applicants: you may have other important dates if your course requires an interview, folio or audition.
Note* Applicants with a previous ECU course exclusion must apply for admission at least one month before the commencement of the relevant teaching period and 12 months must have elapsed since the date the exclusion took effect.
Postgraduate
Study in Semester 2 2020
| Postgraduate by coursework | |
|---|---|
| Direct applications Recommended day (midnight) to submit a completed application by (including unsubmitted documents). | 05 Aug 20 |
| Accept your offer Last day to accept an offer (4pm). | 07 Aug 20 |
| Postgraduate by research | |
|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Applications can be submitted all year round. |
| Professional Doctorates Recommended day to submit a completed application by. | 13 Jul 20 |
| Integrated PhD Recommended day to submit a completed application by. | 13 Jul 20 |
| Masters by Research Recommended day to submit a completed application by. | 13 Jul 20 |
| Accept your offer Last day to accept an offer (4pm) - excludes PhD applicants. | 07 Aug 20 |
International
Study in Semester 2 2020
| Prospective students living in Australia | Recommended dates | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-student Visa holders | Submit a completed application. | 05 Aug 20 |
| Accept your offer and provide documentation on student financial declaration and evidence of payment. | 07 Aug 20 | |
| Student Visa holders | Submit a completed application. | 10 Jul 20 |
| Accept your offer and provide documentation on student financial declaration and evidence of payment. | 17 Jul 20 |
| Prospective students living overseas | Recommended dates | |
|---|---|---|
| Supporting evidence required* | Submit a completed application. | 12 Jun 20 |
| Accept your offer and provide documentation on student financial declaration and evidence of payment. | 19 Jun 20 | |
| No supporting evidence required** | Submit a completed application. | 26 Jun 20 |
| Accept your offer and provide documentation on student financial declaration and evidence of payment. | 03 Jul 20 |
Note* Supporting evidence required for visa lodgement (English and financial capacity), **No supporting evidence required for visa lodgement (English and financial capacity) Before visa lodgement, please use the document checklist tool on the Department of Home Affairs website to check if you’re required to provide evidence of English and financial capacity, based on your country of passport and education provider.
Scholarship applications
To apply for a scholarship before you apply for a course, check your eligibility on our scholarships page at least one week beforehand.
University dates
| Semester 2 2020 | |
|---|---|
| Orientation week begins | 20 Jul 20 |
| Lectures commence | 27 Jul 20 |
| Mid-semester break | 28 Sep 20 |
| Exam period begins | 09 Nov 20 |
| Semester ends | 23 Nov 20 |
| Semester 1 2021 | |
|---|---|
| Orientation week begins | 08 Feb 21 |
| Lectures commence | 22 Feb 21 |
| Mid-semester break | 05 Apr 21 |
| Exam period begins | 07 Jun 21 |
| Semester ends | 21 Jun 21 |
Early application submissions
The following courses require you to submit an application earlier than other courses. We often choose to stop accepting applications for these courses by the date shown, so don’t miss out.
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Course Title Date University Preparation Course (Education) 27 Jul 2020 -
Course Title Date Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Studies) 27 Jul 2020 Bachelor of Education (Primary) 27 Jul 2020 Bachelor of Education (Secondary) 27 Jul 2020 -
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Course Title Date Master of Education 27 Jul 2020 Master of Education (Advanced) 27 Jul 2020 Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) 27 Jul 2020 Master of Teaching (Primary) 27 Jul 2020 Master of Teaching (Secondary) 27 Jul 2020