Midyear Session
The Midyear Session is a flexible study period between Semesters 1 and 2, designed to help you catch up or get ahead in your studies, or to gain valuable work experience through placement.
Held over the winter break, the Midyear Session offers a range of courses that can help you stay on track or accelerate your program. It’s a great opportunity to complete a course you’ve missed, lighten your future study load, or explore new learning experiences. You can also use this time to take part in our Global Experience program or undertake a placement, adding practical or international experience to your studies.
If you do choose to study during the Midyear Session, you'll still have plenty of time to recharge, with 2-4 weeks break between the end of Semester 1 and the start of the Midyear Session, and a further 3-6 weeks of break after the Midyear Session before Semester 2 begins.
Whether you're looking to fast-track your progress or make the most of the break, the Midyear Session gives you the flexibility to shape your academic journey. Browse the list below for available courses.
Updates to this course listing will be made regularly. Check back for the most up-to-date list of available courses for 2026.
To learn how to enrol, visit the How to enrol page.
To view key dates for the Midyear Session, visit Enrolment dates.
Midyear Session Courses
- ABOR1110 Blak Australia
- ABOR1420 Yarning, Media and the Arts
- ABOR3251 Global Indigenous Comparative Studies
- BUSN1002 Business Communications
- BUSN2001 Ethical Principles for Responsible Business
- BUSN3500 International Work Placement in Business
- CMNS1031 Communication Skills
- DESN1700 Digital Photography
- ECON1111 Economics for Business Decisions
- EDUC1101 Curriculum, Assessment and Pedagogy
- EDUC2066 Teaching, Learning and Play in Early Childhood
- EDUC2186 Quality Teaching and Student Learning K-6
- EDUC2196 Quality Teaching and Student Learning 7-12
- EDUC2301 Australian Early Childhood and Primary Education
- EDUC3186 Quality Teaching, Equity and Diversity K-6
- EDUC3196 Quality Teaching, Equity and Diversity 7-12
- EDUC3514 Primary Kinetics 1
- EDUC3800 Intercultural Understanding for Educators
- EDUC3801 Global Education Pedagogies
- EDUC3802 Applied Learning in Diverse Contexts
- EDUC3810 Teaching Science with The Creative Arts
- EDUC4016 Physical Education, Physical Activity and Health Research in Primary Schools
- EDUC4060 Special Education Internship
- EDUC4146 Early Childhood/Primary Professional Experience
- EDUC4147 Early Childhood/Primary Professional Experience
- EDUC4167 Special Education Internship
- EDUC4186 Quality Teaching and Professional Practice K-6
- EDUC4187 Quality Teaching and Professional Practice K-6
- EDUC4196 Quality Teaching and Professional Practice 7-12
- EDUC4197 Quality Teaching and Professional Practice 7-12
- ENVS2008 The Sustainable Society
- FREN1100 French Language and Culture Beginners 1 (A0 to A1.1)
- HIST1051 The Australian Experience
- HUMA2001 Global Experiences
- HUMA2070 Auslan Language and Culture Beginners 1
- INDO1110 Indonesian Language and Culture Beginners 1 (A0 to A1.1)
- IREL2003 The International Politics of Climate Change and the Future World
- LAWS6099 Sport and the Law
- MKTG1001 Foundations of Marketing
- MNGT1001 Introduction to Management and Sustainability
- MUSI2421 Ensemble Performance and Musicianship
- PHIL2040 Philosophy of Relationships
- SOCA2700 Gender, Religion and Power
- SOCA3666 Consumption, Technology and Everyday Life
- THHE2002 Tourism and Intercultural Encounters
- EXSS2222 Applied Sport Science
- HLSC1200 Nutrition4Me
- HLSC2240 Nutrition in Childhood
- HLSC4050 Interprofessional Work Integrated Learning for Health
- HLSC4120 Research Methodology and Design
- HUBS1108 Fundamentals of Human Anatomy
- HUBS1401 Human Bioscience
- HUBS2203 Introductory Pharmacology
- HUBS2601 Human Infection and Immunity
- HUBS3412 Work Integrated Learning in Biomedical Science
- HUBS4201 Medical Data Management
- HUBS6210 Laboratory Medicine Placement A
- HUBS6212 Laboratory Medicine Placement B
- NURS2001 Essentials of Surgical Nursing
- NURS2004 Essentials of Medical Nursing
- NURS3001 Essentials of Nursing the Deteriorating Person
- NURS3002 Essentials of Palliative Care
- NURS3004 Essentials of Chronic Illness and Disability
- NURS3006 Professional Experience 6
- NURS3105 Supervised Project
- PHAR1201 Introduction to Formulation Sciences
- PUBH6303 Applied Research
- ARBE3030 Work Integrated Learning in the Built Environment
- ARBE3224 Special Projects in the Built Environment 2
- ARBE3225 Special Projects in the Built Environment 3
- ARBE3226 Special Projects in the Built Environment 4
- ARBE6805 Decolonisation and Indigenous Ways of Knowing *
- ARBE6806 First Nations Community Engagement and Indigenous Cultural Heritage *
- BIOL1001 Molecules, Cells and Organisms
- BIOL1002 Organisms to Ecosystems
- CHEM1010 Introductory Chemistry I
- ENGG3000 Engineering Work Integrated Learning
- ENVS2008 The Sustainable Society
- ENVS2420 Sustainability: Awareness to Action *
- ENVS3008 Work Integrated Learning in the Environmental and Development Sectors
- FSHN1030 Introduction to the Nutritional, Physical and Psychological Aspects of Wellness
- FSHN3060 Nutrition for the Life Cycle
- INFT1004 Introduction to Programming
- INFT2022 Sustainable and Responsible Use of AI in Practice *
- MATH1110 Mathematics for Engineering, Science and Technology 1
- MATH2310 Calculus of Science and Engineering
- MARI1000 Our Oceans
- PSYC1010 Psychology Introduction 1
- PSYC2500 Introduction to Mental Health and Mental Disorders
- PSYC3002 Work Integrated Learning in Psychology
- PSYC6508 Psychology Placement 2
- PSYC6512 Psychology Placement 3
- PSYC6516 Psychology Placement 4
- PSYC6527 Psychological Practica 2
- SCIE1002 Multidisciplinary Laboratories
- SCIE2019 Astrobiology: Life Beyond our Planet
- SCIE2510 Research Project
- SCIE3002 WIL for the Sciences
- SCIE3500 Research Integrated Learning
- SCIE3600 International Study Experience
- SENG1110 Object Oriented Programming
- STAT1070 Statistics for the Sciences
* Please note: ARBE6805, ARBE6806, INFT2022 and ENVS2420 are each 5-unit courses. To receive 10 units of credit towards your program (equivalent to a standard University of Newcastle course), you must complete two of these courses.
- EPHUMA135 Research in Action
- EPMATH109 Fundamental Mathematics
Designed with flexibility in mind
Discover the different ways you can spend your Midyear Session.
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Global Experience
Make the most of your semester break with a Global Experience! Gain credit towards your degree with pre-approved experiences, ranging from internships and language programs to volunteering for NGOs and community projects.
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Finding Work
Our Careers Service can help you find opportunities that align with your career goals, skills and experience. You can also access help with your resume and interview skills.
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Entrepreneurship
Got a business idea you want to share with the world? Learn more about how to join our supportive community, mentorship programs and access funding here.
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