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More than 142,000 University of Newcastle students have called Newcastle their home over the course of our 54-year history. Newcastle has a lot to offer from some of the best beaches in the world to a thriving arts scene.
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Whether you’re fresh out of school and ready for what’s next, or further down the road and looking to change course – choose from over 100 undergraduate degrees and take the first step towards an exciting future.
Undergraduate degrees
An undergraduate degree is your first degree. Can't find what you're looking for below? Make sure you have a look at our full list of undergraduate degrees.
Postgraduate programs
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Courses
These individual courses form part of your undergraduate or postgraduate degree.
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The University of Newcastle offers a wide range of study areas so you can pursue your passion. Choose a degree that excites and motivates you, or combine two and create a path of your own.
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We have over 100 scholarships available which support around 1000 new students at the University of Newcastle per year.
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| Feb 21st |
Trimester 1 - Census date
Last day to withdraw or drop a course without financial penalty. |
| Feb 21st |
Summer Term 2 - Results released
Fully graded date |
| Feb 21st |
Summer Term 1 - Results released
Fully graded date |
| Feb 24th | Semester 1 - Commences |
| Feb 24th | Singapore Semester 1 - Commences |
| Mar 6th | Semester 1 - Last day to add a course through myHub without approval |
| Mar 20th |
Semester 1 - Census date
Last day to withdraw or drop a course without financial penalty. |
| Apr 10th | Good Friday |
| Apr 11th | Easter Saturday |
| Apr 12th |
Singapore Trimester 1 - Last day of teaching
Last day to drop a course without academic penalty (WW grade). FF grades after this date. |
| Apr 12th | Easter Sunday |
| Apr 13th |
Singapore Trimester 1 - Examinations
April 13th - April 23rd |
| Apr 13th |
Semester 1 - Recess
April 13th - April 27th Includes ANZAC holiday. |
| Apr 13th | Easter Monday |
| Apr 17th |
Trimester 1 - Concludes
Last day to drop a course without academic penalty |
| Apr 20th |
Trimester 1 - Examinations
April 20th - April 24th |
| Apr 23rd | Singapore Trimester 1 - Concludes |
| Apr 25th | ANZAC Day Public Holiday |
| Apr 27th | Semester 1 - Resumes |
| May 1st |
Labour Day Public Holiday, SIngapore
Singapore public holiday |
| May 4th | Singapore Trimester 2 - Commences |
| May 7th |
Singapore Trimester 1 - Results released
Fully graded date |
| May 8th |
Trimester 1 - Results released
Fully graded date |
| May 11th | Trimester 2 - Commences |
| May 11th |
Singapore Trimester 1 - Rescheduled examinations
May 11th - May 15th Special exam period |
| May 15th |
Singapore Trimester 2 - End of late enrolment period
No courses can be added after this date without Course Coordinator approval. |
| May 22nd | Trimester 2 - Last day to add a course through myHub without approval |
| May 29th |
Singapore Trimester 2 - Census date
Last day to withdraw or drop a course without financial penalty. |
| Jun 5th |
Semester 1 - Concludes
Last day to drop a course without academic penalty |
| Jun 5th |
Trimester 2 - Census date
Last day to withdraw or drop a course without financial penalty. |
| Jun 8th | Queen's Birthday Public Holiday |
| Jun 9th |
Semester 1 - Examinations
June 9th - June 19th |
| Jun 15th |
Winter Term - Commences
Last day to add a course through MyHub without approval |
| Jun 15th |
Singapore Trimester 2 - Mid term break
June 15th - June 21st |
| Jun 26th |
Winter Term - Census date
Last day to withdraw or drop a course without financial penalty |
| Jul 3rd |
Semester 1 - Results released
Fully graded date |
| Jul 10th |
Winter Term - Census date
Last day to withdraw without academic penalty. |
| Jul 13th |
Winter Term - Examinations
July 13th - July 16th |
| Jul 17th |
Winter Term - Results released
Fully graded date |
| Jul 20th | Singapore Semester 2 - Commences |
| Jul 20th | Semester 2 - Commences |
| Jul 31st | Semester 2 - Last day to add a course through myHub without approval |
| Jul 31st |
Trimester 2 - Concludes
Last day to drop a course without academic penalty |
| Aug 1st | Central Coast Open Day |
| Aug 3rd |
Trimester 2 - Examinations
August 3rd - August 7th |
| Aug 9th |
Singapore Trimester 2 - Last day of teaching
Last day to drop a course without academic penalty (WW grades). FF grades after this date. |
| Aug 14th |
Semester 2 - Census date
Last day to withdraw or drop a course without financial penalty. |
| Aug 21st | Singapore Trimester 2 - Concludes |
| Aug 21st |
Trimester 2 - Results released
Fully graded date |
| Aug 24th | Trimester 3 - Commences |
| Aug 29th |
Newcastle Open Day
Callaghan and City Campuses |
| Aug 31st | Singapore Trimester 3 - Commences |
| Sep 3rd | Singapore Trimester 2 - Results released (Fully Graded Date) |
| Sep 4th | Trimester 3 - Last day to add a course through myHub without approval |
| Sep 7th |
Singapore Trimester 2 - Rescheduled examinations
September 7th - September 11th Special exam period |
| Sep 11th |
Singapore Trimester 3 - End of late enrolment period
No courses can be added after this date without Course Coordinator approval |
| Sep 18th |
Trimester 3 - Census date
Last day to withdraw or drop a course without financial penalty. |
| Sep 25th |
Singapore Trimester 3 - Census date
Last day to withdraw or drop a course without financial penalty. |
| Sep 28th |
Semester 2 - Recess
September 28th - October 12th |
| Oct 12th | Semester 2 - Resumes |
| Oct 12th |
Singapore Trimester 3 - Mid term break
October 12th - October 18th |
| Oct 30th |
Semester 2 - Concludes
Last day to drop a course without academic penalty |
| Nov 2nd |
Semester 2 - Examinations
November 2nd - November 14th |
| Nov 13th |
Trimester 3 - Concludes
Last day to drop a course without academic penalty |
| Nov 16th |
Trimester 3 - Examinations
November 16th - November 20th |
| Nov 27th |
Semester 2 - Results released
Fully graded date |
| Dec 2nd |
Trimester 3 - Results released
Fully graded date |
| Dec 6th |
Singapore Trimester 3 - Last day of teaching
Last day to drop a course without academic penalty (WW grade). FF grades after this date. |
| Dec 7th |
Singapore Trimester 3 - Examinations
December 7th - December 17th |
| Dec 17th | Singapore Trimester 3 - Concludes |
| Jan 8th |
Singapore Trimester 3 - Results released
Fully Graded Results |
| Jan 13th |
Singapore Trimester 3 - Rescheduled Examinations
January 13th - January 19th Special exam period |