Key Dates
- Application Closing Dates
- Higher Education Teaching Structure
- Postgraduate Course Intakes
- Postgraduate Commencement Dates
Application Closing Dates
Semester
1, 2010
| Intake | Applications Closing Date |
| Semester 1* | 19 February 2010 |
| May intake** | 14 May 2010 |
| Winter term | 4 June 2010 |
Programs with early closing dates
| Program | Applications Closing Date |
| Human Services - Counselling | 29 January 2010 |
| Family Therapy | 29 January 2010 |
| Commercial Radio | 29 January 2010 |
| Community Engagement | 29 January 2010 |
| Pre and Post Natal Family Support | 29 January 2010 |
| Advanced Manufacturing Technology | 5 February 2010 |
| Civil Engineering | 5 February 2010 |
| Construction Management | 5 February 2010 |
| Microelectronic Engineering | 5 February 2010 |
| Risk Management | 5 February 2010 |
| Sustainability | 8 February 2010 |
* Some programs have different closing dates.
** Selected programs are offered during these intakes.
Higher Education Teaching Structure
Higher education works on two semesters a year, with each semester made up of two terms. Some programs also have additional (and optional) Summer and Winter Terms. These are available to assist students speed up or spread their study load to suit their needs.
For a complete list of dates for enrolment, orientation, semester breaks, exams and results, please check the Swinburne academic calendar.
Postgraduate Course Intakes
There are two key intake times for Swinburne courses, although these sometimes vary. The first intake for the year is for commencement in late February or early March. The second, often smaller, intake takes place mid-year for commencement around August.
All postgrad applications are made directly to Swinburne. Some programs only have a single intake each year and others take students at any time of the year. Regardless of how many intakes a program has, you can submit your application at any time, however, late applications may not be considered for entry until the next semester.
Generally, applications close approximately one month prior to semester starting. For a full list of postgraduate courses, please view our 2010 course listing:
Postgraduate Commencement Dates
Important semester dates for 2010
These dates are subject to change but should provide an indication of your study commitments.
Want to get an idea of class timetables in advance?
| Semester 1 | Commencing | Ending |
| Applications | Now | Friday 5 February |
| Enrolment | Refer to offer
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| Orientation | Monday 22 February | Friday 26 Febraury |
| Classes | Monday 1 March | Friday 28 May |
| Mid semester break | Thursday 1 April | Wednesday 7 April |
| Examinations | Monday 31 May | Friday 18 June |
| Winter Term | Monday 21 June | Friday 30 July |
| Semester 2 | Commencing | Ending |
| Applications | Now | Friday 16 July |
| Enrolment | Refer to offer
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| Orientation | Monday 2 August | Friday 6 August |
| Classes | Monday 9 August | Friday 5 November |
| Mid semester break | Monday 20 September | Friday 24 September |
| Examinations | Monday 8 November | Friday 26 November |
| Summer Term | Tuesday 4 January 2011 | Friday 11 February 2011 |
| Additional intakes | Commencing | Ending |
| May intake* | ||
| Applications | Now | Friday 14 May |
| Classes | Monday 31 May | Friday 27 August |
| August intake* | ||
| Applications | Now | Friday 13 August |
| Classes | Monday 30 August | Friday 26 November |
| September intake ** | ||
| Applications | Now | Friday 10 September |
| Classes | Monday 27 September | Friday 5 November |
| November intake^ | ||
| Applications | Now | Friday 19 November |
| Classes | Monday 29 November | Friday 26 February 2011 |
* May and August intake programs include Business Systems Design & Management, Commerce and Writing
** September intake programs include Master of Business Administration (MBA).
^ November intake programs include Business Systems Design & Management and Commerce.
Please note, these dates are correct
at the time of publishing, but are subject to change.
View the Student Operations Website calendar for
current semester dates.