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 1 2021
Students with an ATAR | |
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Experience Based Entry - Main round Recommended day to submit your documents for guaranteed consideration. | 26 Nov 20 |
Experience Based Entry - Second round Recommended day to submit your documents for guaranteed consideration. | 24 Jan 21 |
TISC applications - Main round TISC website publishes results and ECU emails offers to you. | 15 Jan 21 |
TISC applications - Second round TISC website publishes results and ECU emails offers to you. | 28 Jan 21 |
Accept your offer Last day to accept an offer (4pm) | 05 Mar 21 |
All prospective students | |
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Experience-based entry applications Recommended day to submit your documents by. | 15 Feb 21 |
Direct applications Recommended day (midnight) to submit a completed application by (including unsubmitted documents). | 03 Mar 21 |
Accept your offer Last day to accept an offer (4pm) | 05 Mar 21 |
Study in Semester 2 2021
All prospective students | |
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Experience-based entry applications Recommended day to submit your documents by. | 19 Jul 21 |
Direct applications Recommended day (midnight) to submit a completed application by (including unsubmitted documents). | 04 Aug 21 |
Accept your offer Last day to accept an offer (4pm) | 06 Aug 21 |
Postgraduate
Study in Semester 1 2021
Postgraduate by coursework | |
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Direct applications Recommended day (midnight) to submit a completed application by (including unsubmitted documents). | 03 Mar 21 |
Accept your offer Last day to accept an offer (4pm). | 05 Mar 21 |
Postgraduate by research | |
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Applications can be submitted all year round. |
Integrated PhD Recommended day to submit a completed application by. | 12 Feb 21 |
Masters by Research Recommended day to submit a completed application by. | 12 Feb 21 |
Accept your offer Last day to accept an offer (4pm) - excludes PhD applicants. | 05 Mar 21 |
Study in Semester 2 2021
Postgraduate by coursework | |
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Direct applications Recommended day (midnight) to submit a completed application by (including unsubmitted documents). | 04 Aug 21 |
Accept your offer Last day to accept an offer (4pm). | 06 Aug 21 |
Postgraduate by research | |
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Applications can be submitted all year round. |
Integrated PhD Recommended day to submit a completed application by. | 12 Jul 21 |
Masters by Research Recommended day to submit a completed application by. | 04 Aug 21 |
Accept your offer Last day to accept an offer (4pm) - excludes PhD applicants. | 06 Aug 21 |
International
Study in Semester 1 2021
Prospective students living in Australia | Recommended dates | |
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Non-student Visa holders | Submit a completed application. | 03 Mar 21 |
Accept your offer and provide documentation on student financial declaration and evidence of payment. | 05 Mar 21 | |
Student Visa holders | Submit a completed application. | 05 Feb 21 |
Accept your offer and provide documentation on student financial declaration and evidence of payment. | 12 Feb 21 |
Prospective students living overseas | Recommended dates | |
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Supporting evidence required* | Submit a completed application. | 08 Jan 21 |
Accept your offer and provide documentation on student financial declaration and evidence of payment. | 15 Jan 21 | |
No supporting evidence required | Submit a completed application. | 22 Jan 21 |
Accept your offer and provide documentation on student financial declaration and evidence of payment. | 29 Jan 21 |
Study in Semester 2 2021
Prospective students living in Australia | Recommended dates | |
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Non-student Visa holders | Submit a completed application. | 04 Aug 21 |
Accept your offer and provide documentation on student financial declaration and evidence of payment. | 06 Aug 21 | |
Student Visa holders | Submit a completed application. | 09 Jul 21 |
Accept your offer and provide documentation on student financial declaration and evidence of payment. | 16 Jul 21 |
Prospective students living overseas | Recommended dates | |
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Supporting evidence required* | Submit a completed application. | 11 Jun 21 |
Accept your offer and provide documentation on student financial declaration and evidence of payment. | 18 Jun 21 | |
No supporting evidence required | Submit a completed application. | 25 Jun 21 |
Accept your offer and provide documentation on student financial declaration and evidence of payment. | 02 Jul 21 |
Note 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
Summer School 2021 | |
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Orientation begins | 16 Nov 20 |
Lectures commence | 23 Nov 20 |
Mid-semester break | 21 Dec 20 |
Exam period begins | Course dependant |
Semester ends | Course dependant, latest 28 Feb 21 |
NoteCommence study November 2020.
Semester 1 2021 | |
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Orientation begins | 15 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 Indigenous University Orientation Course 14 Feb 2021 University Preparation Course 14 Feb 2021 University Preparation Course (Education) 22 Feb 2021 -
Course Title Date Diploma of Acting 30 Nov 2020 (Closed) Diploma of Musical Theatre 30 Nov 2020 (Closed) Diploma of Screen Performance 13 Jan 2021 (Closed) -
Course Title Date Bachelor of Arts (Acting) 28 Nov 2020 (Closed) Bachelor of Arts (Dance) Honours 11 Jan 2021 (Closed) Bachelor of Arts (Music Theatre) 27 Nov 2020 (Closed) Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) Honours 06 Dec 2020 (Closed) Bachelor of Arts Honours 12 Feb 2021 Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Studies) 22 Feb 2021 Bachelor of Education (Primary) 22 Feb 2021 Bachelor of Education (Secondary) 22 Feb 2021 Bachelor of Music Honours 28 Nov 2020 (Closed) Bachelor of Science (Nursing)/Bachelor of Science (Midwifery) 18 Jan 2021 (Closed) Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) 12 Feb 2021 Bachelor of Science (Psychology) Honours 06 Dec 2020 (Closed) Bachelor of Science Honours 12 Feb 2021 -
Course Title Date Graduate Certificate in Broadcasting (Radio) 29 Jan 2021 Graduate Certificate of Counselling and Psychotherapy 14 Feb 2021 Graduate Certificate of Education (Early Childhood Studies) 08 Feb 2021 -
Course Title Date Graduate Diploma of Broadcasting 29 Jan 2021 Graduate Diploma of Counselling and Psychotherapy 14 Feb 2021 -
Course Title Date Master of Business by Research 12 Feb 2021 Master of Computing and Security by Research 12 Feb 2021 Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy 31 Oct 2020 (Closed) Master of Education 22 Feb 2021 Master of Education (Advanced) 22 Feb 2021 Master of Education by Research 22 Feb 2021 Master of Laws (Research) 12 Feb 2021 Master of Midwifery (Research) 12 Feb 2021 Master of Midwifery Practice 15 Jan 2021 (Closed) Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry) 30 Oct (closed) - extended to 29 Nov for international applicants only Master of Nursing (Research) 12 Feb 2021 Master of Nutrition and Dietetics 29 Jan 2021 Master of Professional Psychology 09 Oct 2020 (Closed) Master of Psychology 09 Oct 2020 (Closed) Master of Science by Research 12 Feb 2021 Master of Screen Studies 19 Feb 2021 Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) 08 Feb 2021 Master of Teaching (Primary) 22 Feb 2021 Master of Teaching (Secondary) 22 Feb 2021 -
Course Title Date Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) 12 Feb 2021