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 2 2025 - 13 July 2025 |
Semester 1 2026 - 11 January 2026* Note different deadline for the Graduate Diploma in Psychological Science, Master of Clinical Psychology and Master of Professional Psychology. |
| Trimesters |
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Trimester 2 2025 - 4 May 2025 |
Trimester 3 2025 - 17 August 2025 |
Trimester 1 2026 - 11 January 2026** |
| Winter |
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| Winter Term - 8 June 2025 |
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
Please note that applications for the Graduate Diploma in Psychological Science for Semester 1 2026 are now open. Please refer to How do I apply for Postgraduate Psychology? for further information.
*Master of Clinical Psychology (Semester 1 2026) and Master of Professional Psychology (Semester 1 2026)
Applications for Semester 1 2026 are now open. Please refer to How do I apply for Postgraduate Psychology? for further information.
**Master of Nurse Practitioner
Applications for the Master of Nurse Practitioner for Trimester 1 2026 are now open and close 11.59pm Sunday 7 December 2025. No late applications will be accepted after this date. Please refer to How do I apply for the Master of Nurse Practitioner? for further information.
**Master of Teaching (Secondary)
Applications for the Master of Teaching (Secondary) for Trimester 1 2026 are now open and close end of December 2025. Please refer to the How do I apply for postgraduate teaching programs? for further information.
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