Direct admission applications
If you are applying directly to the University of Newcastle, please adhere to the application closing dates listed below. All required supporting documents must be received by these dates. Applications received after these dates will be considered for the next available intake:
| Semesters |
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Semester 1 2027 - 5 February 2027 Note different deadline for the Graduate Diploma in Psychological Science, Master of Clinical Psychology and Master of Professional Psychology. |
Semester 2 2027 - 30 July 2027 |
| Trimesters |
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| Trimester 1 2027 - 15 January 2027 |
Trimester 2 2027 - 30 April 2027 |
Trimester 3 2027 - 30 July 2027 |
| Midyear |
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| Midyear Session - 4 June 2027 |
NOTE: All dates are subject to change. Programs are available for admission in either Semesters OR Trimesters. Please review the detailed program information and key dates to see which applies to your program of choice.
*Graduate Diploma in Psychological Science
Applications for Semester 1 2027 close 31 January 2027. Please refer to How do I apply for Postgraduate Psychology? for further information.
*Master of Clinical Psychology (Semester 1 2027) and Master of Professional Psychology (Semester 1 2027)
Applications for Semester 1 2027 are now open and close 29 September 2026. Please refer to How do I apply for Postgraduate Psychology? for further information, or apply here.
**Master of Nurse Practitioner
Applications for the Master of Nurse Practitioner for Trimester 1 2027 are now open. Please refer to Master of Nurse Practitioner Admissions and Enrolment Pack for more information and application dates.
Master of Teaching (Secondary) and Master of Teaching (Primary)
Applications for the Master of Teaching (Secondary) and Master of Teaching (Primary) programs are open for Trimester 1 2027. Applications for Trimester 1 2027 will close on 8 January 2027, and applications for Trimester 2 2027 will close on 30 April 2027. No late applications will be accepted after these dates.
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