Start studying mid-year

If you're not sure about university just yet, that's okay. You can test it out by enrolling in a single undergraduate subject, without committing to a degree.

These subjects run for about 13 weeks, so they provide a great introduction to online study.

They also don't have any entry requirements, which means you can enrol instantly.

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Interested in a degree, but don't meet the entry requirements? Gain entry by enrolling in a few relevant undergraduate subjects first.

Once you successfully complete those subjects, you can transition into a full degree. In most cases, you'll earn credit for the studies you've already completed.

To get started, search for a mid-year degree and check if it has "Open access" available. Then choose your preferred subjects.

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You only have to complete four subjects to earn an Undergraduate Certificate, which is a nationally recognised qualification.

Plus, once you graduate, you're eligible to continue into a related Diploma or Bachelor Degree.

If you enrol during the mid-year intake, the government may subsidise your tuition fees.

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Boost your career prospects and gain work-ready skills by studying a single postgraduate subject.

These subjects are open to anyone with a Bachelor Degree, or more than five years of professional work experience.

The best part? You can use your studies to gain entry into a related Graduate Diploma or Masters Degree.

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Upskill fast, and earn a qualification at the same time, by enrolling in a Graduate Certificate.

For professionals, this is the most popular type of postgraduate qualification. It's a great way to take the next step in your industry and earn credit towards a Graduate Diploma or Masters Degree.

You only need to complete four subjects to graduate.

If you enrol during the mid-year intake, the government may subsidise your tuition fees.

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Single subjects are the perfect microcredential to upskill or gain extra knowledge—all with access to HELP loans.

You can enrol anytime with no entry requirements and instant approval.

Plus, when you successfully complete a single subject, you may be able to use it as credit towards a future degree.

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Learn a new skill (or update your existing knowledge) through our postgraduate single subjects for professionals.

These subjects are open to anyone with a Bachelor Degree, or more than five years of professional work experience.

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Study period dates

Most unis offer undergraduate subjects in study periods, except for ANU, Macquarie, UNE and UTAS—check their study terms below.
Note that UniSA and Murdoch subjects are offered in study periods, and may also be offered in other study terms—check the study terms below.

ANU semester dates

Macquarie session (previously semester) dates

Murdoch study term dates

UNE trimester dates

UniSA single subject term dates

UTAS study term dates

Notes

* After the census date you can no longer withdraw from your subject and receive a refund or re-credit of your fees.
‡ Macquarie has a recess mid-way through each session. Tutors may not be available during these times.
^ Macquarie's Session 3 is an intensive study term. We suggest you enrol in only one or two subjects in Session 3, because you'll have less time to get through your studies.
# UTAS offers recess in Semesters only. There’s no recess for Terms, Spring, Winter or Sessions.

Curtin, Murdoch, Swinburne and UNE^‡ study period dates

Curtin, RMIT and UniSA session dates

ACU semester dates

ANU semester dates

Griffith session dates

Macquarie session (previously semester) and term dates

Murdoch semester dates

Notre Dame semester dates

UNE trimester dates

UTAS study term dates

Notes

* After the census date you can no longer withdraw from your subject and receive a refund or re-credit of your fees.
^ Some subjects offered in these study periods are also offered in sessions. See your subject page for details.
‡ UNE subject DYPP500A Developing Your Professional Practice is run in study periods, but all other UNE subjects are offered in UNE trimesters.
† Macquarie has a recess mid-way through each session. Tutors may not be available during these times.
** Macquarie's Session 3 is an intensive study term. We suggest you enrol in only one or two subjects in Session 3, because you'll have less time to get through your studies.