Start midyear
For those who want to stop dreaming small, Semester 2 starts in July.
Semester 2 begins on Monday 29 July, 2024. So if you're looking at applying for Swinburne's midyear intake, you're in the right place.
Here you'll find:
Upcoming events
Between expos and advice sessions, there's no shortage of ways to get your questions answered – when and how it suits you.
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Midyear Study Expo
Looking to start midyear? Attend our Study Expo to browse Swinburne courses, study areas, and our Hawthorn campus at your own pace.
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Course and Career One-on-ones
Sit down with Swinburne experts to talk through everything from career goals to submitting a stellar application.
How to apply for Semester 2
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Explore your options
Browse courses, check application deadlines and start dates, and see what sets Swinburne apart.
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Meet us and our campus
Attend our Midyear Study Expo or book a one-on-one appointment to get more tailored advice.
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Begin an application
You can begin your application online at any time, saving your progress as you go.
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Enrol and start
If your application is successful, you can enrol in your course and prepare to start in Semester 2.
Why Swinburne?
Top 1% of universities worldwide
QS World University Rankings 2024
Rated 5 stars by our own students
For 'Overall Experience' and more
#1 median income one year on
In Arts, Business, Design and Psychology
We're a university and a TAFE provider
Because education should be accessible
Frequently asked questions
While many of our most popular courses do, some courses have more specific intakes and start dates. To check when your course starts, see the course page, or you can see the full list of Swinburne's intakes.
- Get a sneak peek at Swinburne's campuses and facilities
- Meet academics and teaching staff
- Ask your questions and explore your options in real time
- Enjoy a snack and a drink on us
You may need to organise supporting documents before you apply, such as proof of name and citizenship, and certified and translated copies of previous academic results.
You'll be notified of the specific requirements for your application as you go through the process, and will be able to save your application and come back to it if you need time to gather the required documentation.
Yes you can. And we've found that in most cases, transferring unis or courses is easier than people think.
You can start the process by browsing our courses, coming along to an event, or booking an appointment to speak to a course and applications advisor at Swinburne.
Undergraduate courses include bachelor degrees, double degrees and associate degrees and can either send you off into the world of work or prepare you for further study. Many undergraduate degrees will take 3 years to complete while double degrees are for those who’d like to study a little longer and graduate with twice the qualifications.
Postgraduate courses – graduate certificates, graduate diplomas, master degrees, and doctoral degrees – are, in most cases, for those who have completed undergraduate study. In some cases, postgrad study can be undertaken by students with significant industry experience in lieu of undergraduate study.
Completed master and doctorate degrees will result in a ‘Master of’ and ‘PhD’ respectively. Or you could exit your master degree study early, having completed sufficient units to achieve a graduate certificate or graduate diploma.
The TAFE umbrella (also known as VET or Vocational Education and Training) covers courses which are often skills-based – electronics, plumbing, community services – and in specific industries. These courses can come in the form of pre-apprenticeships, apprenticeships, traineeships, trades, certificates and diplomas.
You might be looking at TAFE because you’re interested in a skills-based vocation, or to start small before progressing into further study. Or maybe the eligibility criteria caught your eye. In many cases, it's broader (for example, you can apply for some TAFE courses without an ATAR).
A UniLink diploma is called so because it serves as a ‘link’ course between you and undergraduate study – which will also count as credit towards your degree. These courses are a great choice if you didn’t complete high school in Australia, or didn’t get the ATAR needed for your preferred bachelor degree.
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Get in touch with our team
Whether you're a local or international student – have questions about courses, or are ready to apply. We’re here to help.