Academic Calendar
Plan your academic journey with confidence. Stay informed about important dates, semester schedules, and campus operations throughout the year.
Operational Hours
Regular Semester Hours
During teaching periods
Campus hours may vary during semester breaks and public holidays
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Note: During orientation week and exams, extended hours may apply.
Key Dates by Cohort
Important academic dates for each intake, across both years of the program. Mark these in your calendar.
Year 1 · Semester 1
9 eventsOrientation
OrientationWelcome activities and enrollment
Teaching Block 1
Teaching WeeksSemester 1 begins
Census Date
Teaching WeeksLast day to withdraw without academic/financial penalty
Mid-Semester Break
Breaks & HolidaysStudy break
Mid-Semester Assessment
AssessmentMid-semester assessments
Teaching Block 2
Teaching WeeksSecond half of semester
Preparation Week
PreparationStudy and revision
Final Assessment Week
AssessmentEnd of semester exams
Inter-Semester Break
Breaks & HolidaysExtended break between semesters
Year 1 · Semester 2
8 eventsTeaching Block 1
Teaching WeeksSemester 2 begins
Easter Break
Breaks & HolidaysEaster holidays
Teaching Block 2
Teaching WeeksContinued teaching
Mid-Semester Assessment
AssessmentMid-semester assessments
Teaching Block 3
Teaching WeeksFinal teaching block
Preparation Week
PreparationStudy and revision
Final Assessment Week
AssessmentEnd of semester exams
Term Break
Breaks & HolidaysBreak before Year 2
Year 2 · Semester 1
7 eventsTeaching Block 1
Teaching WeeksSemester 3 begins
Mid-Semester Break
Breaks & HolidaysStudy break
Mid-Semester Assessment
AssessmentMid-semester assessments
Teaching Block 2
Teaching WeeksSecond half of semester
Preparation Week
PreparationStudy and revision
Final Assessment Week
AssessmentEnd of semester exams
Term Break
Breaks & HolidaysBreak before Semester 4
Year 2 · Semester 2
8 eventsTeaching Block 1
Teaching WeeksSemester 4 begins
Christmas / New Year Break
Breaks & HolidaysChristmas and New Year holidays
Mid-Semester Assessment
AssessmentMid-semester assessments
Teaching Block 2
Teaching WeeksFinal teaching block
Preparation Week
PreparationStudy and revision
Final Assessment Week
AssessmentEnd of semester exams
Completion & Results Processing
AssessmentMarking and grade finalisation
Results Publication
AssessmentFinal results announced
Key Policies & Notes
Essential information to help you navigate your academic journey successfully.
Students are expected to attend all scheduled lectures and tutorials. Attendance is recorded at each session. Regular attendance is essential for academic success and visa compliance for international students.
For students enrolled in the Master of Cyber Security, teaching is primarily delivered face-to-face on campus in Sydney. Students are typically required to attend campus two days per week, with approximately six hours of scheduled classes each day.
The Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security is delivered 100% online for domestic students.
- Mid-Term Exams: Held in Week 8 of each semester
- Final Exams: Held in Week 16 of each semester
- Students must be available during all scheduled examination weeks
- Misreading the timetable is not an acceptable excuse for absence
Final grades are announced following approval by the Academic Board. Students can access their results through the student portal. Results are typically released within 1 week after the examination period ends.
Online
Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security
Face-to-Face
Master of Cyber Security
Note: For face-to-face course components, online delivery does not exceed 33% for international students (visa requirement).
- Mid-Semester Breaks
1 week breaks between teaching blocks (Week 7)
- Semester Breaks
2-7 week breaks between semesters
- End of Year Break
Extended break from late November to early January
- Public Holidays
Campus closed on all Australian public holidays
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