The tables below list on-time closing dates for applying to study at the University of the Sunshine Coast.
Please refer to program information for the commencement semester / session of individual programs.
Applications for Semester 2, 2020
Semester commencement date: 20 July 2020
Pathway programs
| Program | On-time due date* | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Headstart | 8 May 2020 | Applications now closed |
| Tertiary Preparation Pathway | Refer to QTAC website | Applications now closed |
Closed Pathway programs
- All pathway programs closed
Undergraduate programs
On-time due dates for Undergraduate programs *
| Deferred students | 22 May 2020 | Applications now closed |
| TPP to Undergraduate applicants | 22 May 2020 | Applications now closed |
| Undergraduate applicants (QTAC) | Refer to QTAC website | Applications now closed |
| Undergraduate applicants (Direct) | 22 May 2020 | Applications now closed |
Closed Undergraduate programs
- All undergraduate programs closed
Honours programs (end on Honours only)
Honours Programs with fixed closing dates Δ
| Program | Closing date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) (Honours) | 1 May 2020 | Applications now closed |
On-time due dates for other Honours (end on) programs *
| Program | On-time due date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Midwifery (Honours) | 29 May 2020 | Applications now closed |
| Bachelor of Nursing Science (Honours) | 29 May 2020 | Applications now closed |
| Bachelor of Science (Honours) | 29 May 2020 | Applications now closed |
Closed Honours programs
- Bachelor of Midwifery (Honours)
- Bachelor of Nursing Science (Honours)
- Bachelor of Science (Honours)
- Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) (Honours)
Postgraduate Coursework programs
On-time due dates for other Postgraduate Coursework programs *
| Program | On-time due date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate in Nursing | 29 May 2020 | Applications now closed |
| Master of Nursing (Clinical Leadership) | 29 May 2020 | Applications now closed |
| Master of Social Work (Qualifying) | 29 May 2020 | Applications now closed |
| Master of Teaching (Primary) - QTAC | Refer to QTAC website | Applications now closed |
| Master of Teaching (Primary) - Direct | 29 May 2020 | Applications now closed |
| Master of Teaching (Secondary) - QTAC | Refer to QTAC website | Applications now closed |
| Master of Teaching (Secondary) - Direct | 29 May 2020 | Applications now closed |
| All other Postgraduate programs | 29 May 2020 | Applications now closed |
Closed Postgraduate Coursework programs
- All postgraduate coursework programs closed
Cross Institutional and Visiting applications
On-time due dates for Cross Institutional and Visiting applications *
| Program | On-time due date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Cross institutional students | 29 May 2020 | Applications now closed |
| Visiting students | 29 May 2020 | Applications now closed |
Other applications
| Program | On-time due date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Study Overseas | TBA | |
| Higher Degree by Research | Contact Office of Research | |
| International Students | Contact USC International |
* Late applications may be accepted depending on available places
Δ Late applications will not be accepted
Applications for Semester 1 2021
Semester commencement date: TBA
Pathway programs
|
Program |
On-time due date * |
Status |
|---|---|---|
|
Headstart |
31 October 2020 |
|
|
Tertiary Preparation Pathway |
Refer to QTAC website |
Closed Pathway programs
- No pathway programs have closed yet
Undergraduate programs
Undergraduate programs with fixed closing dates Δ
|
Program |
Closing date |
Status |
|---|---|---|
|
Bachelor of Medical Science |
28 December 2020 |
On-time due dates for other Undergraduate programs *
|
Program |
Closing date |
Status |
|---|---|---|
|
Deferred students |
1 November 2020 |
|
|
TPP to Undergraduate applicants |
30 November 2020 |
|
|
Undergraduate applicants (QTAC) |
Refer to QTAC website |
|
|
Undergraduate applicants (Direct) |
1 November 2020 |
Closed Undergraduate programs
- No undergraduate programs have closed yet
Honours programs (end on Honours only)
Honours Programs with fixed closing dates Δ
|
Program |
Closing date |
Status |
|---|---|---|
|
Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) (Honours) |
25 September 2020 |
On-time due dates for other Honours (end on) programs *
|
Program |
On-time due date |
Status |
|---|---|---|
|
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) |
11 December 2020 | |
|
Bachelor of Business (Honours) |
11 December 2020 |
|
|
Bachelor of Creative Industries (Honours) |
11 December 2020 |
|
|
Bachelor of Criminology and Justice (Honours) |
11 December 2020 | |
|
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) |
11 December 2020 |
|
|
Bachelor of Communication (Honours) |
11 December 2020 |
|
|
Bachelor of Midwifery (Honours) |
11 December 2020 |
|
|
Bachelor of Nursing Science (Honours) |
11 December 2020 | |
|
Bachelor of Science (Honours) |
11 December 2020 |
Closed Honours programs
- No end on Honours programs have closed yet
Postgraduate Coursework programs
Postgraduate Coursework programs with fixed closing datesΔ
|
Program |
Closing date |
Status |
|---|---|---|
|
Master of Professional Psychology |
2 October 2020 | |
|
Master of Psychology (Clinical) |
2 October 2020 |
On-time due dates for other Postgraduate Coursework programs *
|
Program |
On-time due date |
Status |
|---|---|---|
|
Graduate Certificate in Nursing |
30 November 2020 |
|
|
Master of Counselling |
30 November 2020 |
|
|
Master of Nursing (Clinical Leadership) |
30 November 2020 |
|
|
Master of Social Work (Qualifying) |
30 November 2020 |
|
|
Master of Teaching (Primary) - QTAC |
Refer to QTAC website |
|
|
Master of Teaching (Primary) - Direct |
17 February 2021 |
|
|
Master of Teaching (Secondary) - QTAC |
Refer to QTAC website |
|
|
Master of Teaching (Secondary) - Direct |
17 February 2021 |
|
|
All other Postgraduate programs |
30 November 2020 |
Closed Postgraduate Coursework programs †
- No postgraduate coursework programs have closed yet
Cross Institutional and Visiting applications
On-time due dates for Cross Institutional and Visiting applications *
|
Program |
On-time due date |
Status |
|---|---|---|
|
Cross institutional students |
30 November 2020 |
|
|
Visiting students |
30 November 2020 |
Other applications
|
Program |
On-time due date |
Status |
|---|---|---|
|
Study Overseas |
TBA |
|
|
Higher Degree by Research |
Contact Office of Research |
|
|
International Students |
Contact USC International |
|
* Late applications may be accepted depending on available places
Δ Late applications will not be accepted
Session-based study
Applications for Session 3, 2020
Session commencement date: 27 April 2020
| Program | On-time due date for applications |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate students * | 27 March 2020 |
| Higher Degree by Research | Contact Office of Research |
| Cross-institutional students * | 27 March 2020 |
| Visiting students * | 27 March 2020 |
| International students * | Contact USC International |
Applications for Session 4, 2020
Session commencement date: 25 May 2020
| Program | On-time due date for applications |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate students * | 24 April 2020 |
| Higher Degree by Research | Contact Office of Research |
| Cross-institutional students * | 24 April 2020 |
| Visiting students * | 24 April 2020 |
| International students * | Contact USC International |
Applications for Session 5, 2020
Session commencement date: 24 July 2020
| Program | On-time due date for applications |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate students * | 22 May 2020 |
| Higher Degree by Research | Contact Office of Research |
| Cross-institutional students * | 22 May 2020 |
| Visiting students * | 22 May 2020 |
| International students * | Contact USC International |
Applications for Session 6, 2020
Session commencement date: 17 August 2020
| Program | On-time due date for applications |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate students * | 17 July 2020 |
| Higher Degree by Research | Contact Office of Research |
| Cross-institutional students * | 17 July 2020 |
| Visiting students * | 17 July 2020 |
| International students * | Contact USC International |
Applications for Session 7, 2020
Session commencement date: 12 October 2020
| Program | On-time due date for applications |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate students * | 11 September 2020 |
| Higher Degree by Research | Contact Office of Research |
| Cross-institutional students * | 11 September 2020 |
| Visiting students * | 11 September 2020 |
| International students * | Contact USC International |
Applications for Session 8, 2020
Session commencement date: 16 November 2020
| Program | On-time due date for applications |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate students * | 16 October 2020 |
| Higher Degree by Research | Contact Office of Research |
| Cross-institutional students * | 16 October 2020 |
| Visiting students * | 16 October 2020 |
| International students * | Contact USC International |
| Tertiary Preparation Pathway | Refer to QTAC website |
| Deferred Tertiary Preparation Pathway applicants * | 16 October 2020 |
Applications for Session 1, 2021
Session commencement date: TBA
| Program | On-time due date for applications |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate students * | 4 December 2020 |
| Higher Degree by Research | Contact Office of Research |
| Cross-institutional students * | 4 December 2020 |
| Visiting students * | 4 December 2020 |
| International students * | Contact USC International |
Applications for Session 2, 2021
Session commencement date:TBA
| Program | On-time due date for applications |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate students * | 5 February 2021 |
| Higher Degree by Research | Contact Office of Research |
| Cross-institutional students * | 5 February 2021 |
| Visiting students * | 5 February 2021 |
| International students* | Contact USC International |
* Late applications may be considered subject to places still being available in the program.
Trimester-based study
Applications for Trimester 2, 2020
Trimester commencement date: 27 July 2020
| Program | On-time due date for applications |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate students * | 19 June 2020 |
| Higher Degree by Research | Contact Office of Research |
| Cross-institutional students * | 19 June 2020 |
| Visiting students * | 19 June 2020 |
| International students * | Contact USC International |
Applications for Trimester 3, 2020
Trimester commencement date: 2 November 2020
| Program | On-time due date for applications |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate students * | 2 October 2020 |
| Higher Degree by Research | Contact Office of Research |
| Cross-institutional students * | 2 October 2020 |
| Visiting students * | 2 October 2020 |
| International students * | Contact USC International |
Applications for Trimester 1, 2021
Trimester commencement date: TBA
| Program | On-time due date for applications |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate students * | 22 January 2021 |
| Higher Degree by Research | Contact Office of Research |
| Cross-institutional students * | 22 January 2021 |
| Visiting students * | 22 January 2021 |
| International students * | Contact USC International |
* Late applications may be considered subject to places still being available in the program.
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