Postgraduate Coursework Admissions

The majority of our Postgraduate coursework programs are available for admission through the University Admissions Centre.

A number of our online programs are available via GradSchool.

For updates and to apply by the web visit the UAC website.

Applications for Research based postgraduate program should be direct to the University's Research Higher Degrees unit.

Admission Requirements

Admission requirements for Postgraduate coursework programs are specified at our .Postgraduate Handbook

Some programs may require the submission of a Curriculum Vitae and/or evidence of work experience such as a statement or service.

Additional Application Requirements

Statement of Service, Curriculum Vitae or Resume required

When applying for some programs you must also submit a Statement of Service, Curriculum Vitae or Resume directly to the University of Newcastle.

When you submit this information, include a covering letter, stating your full name, daytime telephone number, UAC application number and program/s to which you are applying. You must provide this information directly to the University of Newcastle at the same time that you submit your application to UAC.

Key dates for Postgraduate UAC applications for 2012 admission:

	Trimester 1 (Intake 1)	Semester 1 (Intake 2)	Trimester 2 (Intake 4)	Semester 2 (Intake 5)	Trimester 3 (Intake 6)
Postgraduate UAC applications open	8 September 2011	8 September 2011	Early April 2012	Early April 2012	Early April 2012
Main closing date*	30 September 2011	29 October 2011	April 2012*	May 2012*	May 2012*
Final Closing Date - Gradschool	13 January 2012	2 February 2012	4 May 2012	6 July 2012	17 August 2012
Final Closing Date- On Campus	14 January 2012	11 February 2012	6 May 2012	8 July 2012	19 August 2012
Postgraduate offers released	Ongoing from November 2011	Ongoing from November 2011	Ongoing from May 2012	Ongoing from May 2012	Ongoing from May 2012

 

* Some programs have specific closing dates and may accept late applications. Please check the UAC website. Please note a number of Faculty of Health programs in Intake 4 have an early application closing date.

Applications for Intakes 1 and 2, 2012 will open on 8 September 2011.

How to accept your offer

When you receive a UAC offer to study at the University of Newcastle, it is necessary to accept your offer online if you intend to enrol.

To accept your offer you will need to access the website www.newcastle.edu.au/uac using your UAC application number and date of birth and follow the prompts. You will also be asked to confirm your address. If you do not have private access to the internet, the University's Student Hubs on campus provide a number of computer terminals where you can access the internet and some local government libraries have public internet access.

Do not mail the UAC Acceptance of Offer to UAC.

You may receive more than one offer from the University of Newcastle however only the last offer you accept will remain active. You will be withdrawn from all previously accepted offers. Please read the directions within the online process carefully to ensure that your enrolment is completed correctly.

How long do I have to accept my offer?

Please advise the University that you wish to accept your offer within ten days of receiving your offer letter.

How do I enrol?

Please be aware that Theology and Property programs are not offered through GradSchool. Students of these programs should follow the same enrolment guidelines as on campus students.

On campus students

Once you have accepted your offer you will be sent information about how and when to enrol online in an enrolment brochure.

In order to enrol online, you will need a username and password. You should visit www.newcastle.edu.au/uac two days after you accept the offer, where you will receive your username and password.

On campus students enrolling in weblearn courses should first visit www.gradschool.com.au and read the Terms and Conditions.

If, having studied all of the online resources, you still have queries about your admission or enrolment, please contact the University:

On campus students: 02 4921 5000

Online and distance students

Information on enrolment processes will be forwarded to you by GradSchool

Online and distance students: 1800 882 121 (toll free)

Graduate Certificate in Property and Master of Property students should follow the same procedure as on campus students.

What if I was enrolled at the University in 2011?

You will still need to follow the above procedures on how to accept and enrol. You may be presented with a number of options during your online acceptance procedure, depending on whether you perhaps expect to graduate from your earlier program.

What if I am currently enrolled and wish to enrol in my new degree concurrently with my existing one?

Students who wish to enrol in two degrees concurrently at the University of Newcastle must first gain permission. If you wish to enrol in two degrees concurrently, you will be prompted to leave the online acceptance process and contact the Admissions office to complete the process by another means.

What if I want to defer my offer?

If you are offered admission to a; program at the University of Newcastle, you may defer admission to the program for a period of one year. To defer your offer, you will need to access the website www.newcastle.edu.au/uac. Use your UAC application number and date of birth and following the prompts. If you do not have private access to the internet, some Local Government libraries have public internet access.

How do I decline my offer?

If you do not wish to accept this offer, please indicate this during the online acceptance process.

What if my online transaction doesn't work?

If you experience difficulties with the operation of the website, please email admissions@newcastle.edu.au

Your acceptance can be returned by:

Website
www.newcastle.edu.au/uac

In person
Callaghan campus
The Admissions Officer
Student Services Centre
The University of Newcastle
University Drive
Callaghan NSW 2308
Office Hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Phone: 02 4921 5000

Ourimbah campus
Campus Information and Services Centre
The University of Newcastle
Ourimbah NSW 2258
Office Hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Phone: 4348 4030

Mail
The Admissions Officer
Student Services Centre
The University of Newcastle
University Drive
Callaghan NSW 2308

NOTE: If you have successfully accepted or declined your offer online, you need not send written advice as well. It is not required.