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 2026 - 11 January 2026* (now extended until 18 January 2026) Note different deadline for the Graduate Diploma in Psychological Science, Master of Clinical Psychology and Master of Professional Psychology. |
Semester 2 2026 - 9 August 2026 |
| Trimesters |
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Trimester 2 2026 - 3 May 2026 |
Trimester 3 2026 - 9 August 2026 |
| Midyear |
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| Midyear Session - 17 May 2026 |
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 2027 are not yet open. Applications will open later this year. 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 closed. Applications for 2027 will open later this year. 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 2027 are not yet open. Please refer to How do I apply for the Master of Nurse Practitioner? for further information.
Master of Teaching (Secondary) and Master of Teaching (Primary)
Applications for the Master of Teaching (Secondary) and Master of Teaching (Primary) Programs for Trimester 1 2026 closed on the 11 January 2026. No late applications can be accepted. Applications for Trimester 2 2026 are now open.
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