Research degree dates
Applications for candidature without scholarship may be made at any time. Applications for candidature and scholarships must be made by the applicable deadline. Commencement of candidature is not confined to Deakin's trimesters.
For further details on research scholarships available and application deadlines, see the research scholarships page.
Note that the Doctor of Psychology (Clinical, Forensic or Health streams) has only one yearly intake. Applications close on 31 October each year. If you want to receive an application pack, please contact the School of Psychology administrator, Joanne Buchanan, by phone (03) 9251 7139 or email joanne.buchanan@deakin.edu.au.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Sunday 30 September | 2012 Quarter 3 Census date for international candidates* |
| Wednesday 31 October | Applications close: Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents and New Zealand citizens |
| Tuesday 6 November | Melbourne Cup Day - University remains open |
| Monday 24 December 2012 - Thursday 3 January 2013 | University holiday - University closed |
| Monday 31 December 2012 | 2012 Quarter 4 Census date for international candidates* |
| Friday 4 January 2013 | University opens for 2013 |
| Monday 28 January | Australia Day - University closed in lieu of Saturday 26 |
| Friday 1 February | Applications open: International students |
| Monday 11 March | Labour Day - University remains open |
| Friday 29 March | Good Friday - University closed |
| Sunday 31 March | 2013 Quarter 1 Census date for international candidates* |
| Monday 1 April | Easter Monday - University closed |
| Tuesday 2 April | Easter Tuesday - University closed |
| Thursday 25 April | ANZAC Day public holiday - University closed |
| Wednesday 1 May | Applications open: Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents and New Zealand citizens |
| Monday 10 June | Queen's Birthday - University remains open |
| Sunday 30 June | 2013 Quarter 2 Census date for international candidates* |
| Wednesday 31 July | Applications close: International students |
| Monday 30 September | 2013 Quarter 3 Census date for international candidates* |
| Thursday 31 October | Applications close: Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents and New Zealand citizens |
| Tuesday 5 November | Cup Day - University remains open |
| Tuesday 31 December 2013 | 2013 Quarter 4 Census date for international candidates* |
* Census date is the date by which international research students must have paid their tuition fees in full. For more information, see International research degree fees.