How to apply

14 How to Apply

For most postgraduate coursework degrees, you can complete an easy, online application form. Applying only takes around 10 minutes and there is no fee for direct applications.

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Credit

If you have previously completed postgraduate studies (either single courses or a full degree program), it may count as credit towards your University of Newcastle postgraduate program. You will need to prepare the required supporting documentation before starting the credit application process. Consider the age of your prior qualifications. Apply early! It can take up to three weeks for a full assessment of your credit application. To guarantee that you receive an outcome prior to the census date of your first term of study, please ensure that you submit your credit application at least three weeks before the start of term.

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Recognition of prior learning

For some degrees, if you have additional qualifications or experience above what is required for admission, you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning (RPL). This means you can complete your degree faster with fewer courses to undertake. Where relevant, different pathways are outlined on each degree page on our website.

International applicants

If you are not an Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, or the holder of an Australian Permanent Residency visa, you are able to apply directly through our International Office or via an education agent depending on your home country.

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Application closing dates

We have multiple intakes available each year for our postgraduate coursework degrees. You can check which intakes are available for your chosen degree in the ‘fast facts’ section on the degree’s dedicated webpage. If you are applying directly to the University of Newcastle, please adhere to the application closing dates listed on this page. All required supporting documents must be received by these dates. Applications received after these dates will be considered for the next available intake.

newcastle.edu.au/study/postgraduate/apply Direct application closing dates

Semesters 2023

Semester 1

Semester 2

Trimesters 2023

5 February 2 July

Trimester 1

Trimester 2

Trimester 3 8 January 23 April

6 August

Universities Admissions Centre deadlines

If you wish to apply for one of the following programs, you will need to submit an application to the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) by the applicable deadline.

uac.edu.au

• Master of Clinical Psychology • Master of Professional Psychology Note: This list is subject to change. Please visit our website for current information.

Supporting documentation

We may require multiple certified supporting documents to assess your application, including proof of identity and previous education if you have not previously studied at the University of Newcastle. Any documentation submitted must be in colour or a black and white certified copy. To have your documents certified, you will need to provide both the original and the copy to the person certifying the document. The University of Newcastle accepts documents certified by: • an authorised employee of a tertiary or higher education institution who can sign and stamp the copies • a Justice of the Peace who will sign and include their name and registration number • a person currently employed as: - accountant - bank manager - credit union branch manager - barrister, solicitor or attorney - police officer of the rank of sergeant or above - postal manager - pharmacist

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Preparing and submitting your application

To ensure that the process goes smoothly for you, complete the following steps before applying:

1. Review the program that you wish to apply for.

Note the admission criteria, admission instructions, available intakes, application deadlines, requirements and structure, and any additional information listed.

2. Review the program fees and costs. 3. Prepare any necessary certified supporting documents for upload.

If you are from a non-English-speaking background, you need to satisfy the University's English language requirements and ensure that you can provide evidence of your English proficiency if requested.

4. Navigate to the application page.

Apply directly through the University of Newcastle via the web page askuon.newcastle.edu.au/app/apply/

postgraduate 5. Complete each section of the form.

You will need to provide information on personal and contact details, confirm your citizenship, give a summary of your previous study and/or work experience as well as confirm the type of study that you wish to complete. Please take the time to view the help points listed for many of the application questions.

Based on the information that you provide, you will be required to upload supporting documentation prior to submitting your application.

Upon submission of your online application, you will be notified by email that it has been received.

Please keep this email for your records.

6. Our Admissions staff will contact you to discuss any additional required supporting documentation. 7. Apply for a Unique Student Identifier (USI)

A USI is your individual education identifier. It is required that you obtain a USI in order to receive

Commonwealth financial assistance and/or obtain your qualification. You will need to enter your USI before enrolling in courses through myHub. You can create a

USI, or if you are unsure if you have one you can find it, by visiting usi.gov.au/students/get-a/usi

If you wish to discuss your application, please contact our Admissions team at admissions@newcastle.edu.au.

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All dates are subject to change. *Please note that the Graduate Diploma in Psychological Science has a strict Semester 1 2023 application closing date of Sunday 15 January 2023. No late applications will be accepted. The Master of Teaching (Primary) and Master of Teaching (Secondary) have alternate strict application closing dates. Trimester 1 applications close Monday 2 January 2023. Trimester 2 applications close Sunday 16 April 2023. The Master of Nurse Practitioner for Trimester 1 has a strict application closing date of 27 November 2022. Applications submitted through UAC have different closing dates to those listed in this guide and can vary depending on the degree. Check the website for the most up-to-date information.