What are the Academic Calendar changes to BZLW, BZIT, and BZSC in 2024?
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What calendar layer will the program be using for 2024 intakes?
In 2024 the Bachelor of Business and the Business double degrees, Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Information Technology and the Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Science will move into the Trimester Academic Calendar.
A Trimester is a study period that occurs three times during the year. Each Trimester is of equal length (14 weeks) and includes a 2-week flexible learning period (these are weeks that contain no new teaching content, but there is an expectation that students will still be engaged with other aspects of study, which may include catching up, revision, and assessment progression/submission).
The first Trimester study period for these undergraduate degrees starts in January 2024.
Visit the Academic Calendar and Important Dates page for more information on key dates or to download a copy of the Trimester Calendar.
When can I start my program? Can I start in any study period?
You can apply to start your Bachelor of Business program or Business double degree (Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Laws; Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Information Technology; or Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Science) in Trimester 1 (January), Trimester 2 (May) or Trimester 3 (September).
The Trimester Academic Calendar enables you to commence your studies in the trimester that works for you.
Are all courses taught in each study period?
Not all courses are offered in every study period.
Recommended enrolment patterns are provided in the program handbook. These patterns have been developed to build your foundational knowledge and ensures you meet pre-requisite requirements when completing subsequent courses.
When will the 2024 Handbook be available?
The handbook will be released prior to enrolment opening for 2024 courses.
Can I accelerate my program and finish my degree quicker?
Yes! UniSQ offers many flexible ways to study. You have the option of slowing down and completing your degree part-time by doing a minimum of one course in a trimester, or you can speed it up and do as many as four courses in a trimester.
If you are studying part-time you will find options to distribute your study load more evenly throughout the year, and possibly study more than 2-4 courses per year if desired. However, this is subject to course offerings, enrolment requisites and program rules.
Am I required to study in every study period with this layer?
No! There is no obligation to study in all three trimesters.
Subject to availability of courses, and enrolment requisites, you may be able to enrol in four courses in one trimester and four courses in another trimester and then use the third trimester as a break.
Alternatively, you may want to spread your enrolment load across the year and take fewer courses in each trimester. This might help you to balance work, study, family, and other commitments.
A part-time pathway is available if you want to do fewer courses across the year.
If you are considering full or part time study, an international student, or receiving Centrelink benefits you can access more information on full-time study.
What makes the new calendar layer for my program better?
The new academic calendar allows for increased flexibility so you can finish your degree within a timeframe that suits you and your circumstances. It provides opportunities for you to accelerate your program and finish your degree quicker, regardless of whether you are studying full-time or part-time.
It also allows you to study in all three trimesters in a calendar year and still have a break (approx. 6 weeks) in your studies over the end of year holiday period.
Will I have to do any courses in another academic calendar?
All core and major, business, law and science courses will be offered in the trimester model.
Continuing Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Laws double degree students will be excited to know that in 2024 all their courses will be in the same calendar. The LAW courses in the Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Laws double degree will move from the interim trimester to the trimester academic calendar.
Some other disciplines areas, such as Creative Arts and Psychology offer courses in other calendar layers. For electives from other discipline areas, please check the course specifications in the UniSQ Handbook for information about the study period in which these courses are offered.
How do pathway timings match up with entry into this program?
The Tertiary Preparation Pathway (TPP) is offered in the Block calendar. Please see below alignment between completion of TPP and commencing a program being offered in the Trimester calendar:
| Complete TPP | Commence Program taught in Trimesters | ||
| Block 1 2024 | 1 March | Trimester 2 2024 | 13 May |
| Block 2 2024 | 26 April | ||
| Block 3 2024 | 21 June | Trimester 3 2024 | 2 September |
| Block 4 2024 | 16 August | ||
| Block 5 2024 | 11 October | Trimester 1 2025 | 20 January |
| Block 6 2024 | 6 December | ||
If you are a First Nations student and complete the Indigenous Higher Education Pathways Program (IHEPP) you can commence in the following Trimester after completing IHEPP. Please note, IHEPP will be taught in Trimesters 1 and 3 from 2024.
I am a current student, what does this change mean for my program?
We anticipate there will be minimal changes to your enrolment pattern. In 2024 you will enrol in the trimester academic calendar for your core and major, business, law and science courses.
Will the School provide more information about my program’s transition into the new academic calendar?
Yes, connect with us – start a conversation, whenever suits you. Contact us for more information and please visit the School of Business Portal. Information about your program’s move to the new Academic Calendar will be available on the Portal prior to enrolments opening for 2024.
Where can I go if I need support?
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