The normal duration of the program is 8 semesters based on two semesters of study (Autumn and Spring) per year. Students may complete the program sooner if they choose to enrol in the summer semesters. Students may take fewer subjects per semester but those enrolled on a University sponsored student visa must take a minimum of 3 subjects per semester. Semesters contain 13 teaching weeks in Autumn and Spring and 10 teaching weeks in Summer followed by the exam period.

Eligible candidates may also accelerate their progression by seeking exemption from certain General Education subjects through Challenge Exams (in a maximum of 3 subjects).

There are three intakes each year (Autumn, Spring and Summer).

• Spring Semester: January – April
• Summer Semester: May – July
• Autumn Semester: August – December

Attending classes is compulsory for all undergraduate subjects. There are 13 weeks of classes each semester. Subjects usually consist of a two or three hour lecture AND a one or two hour tutorial/computer lab. Some subjects have additional classes (workshops).

Classes are scheduled between 8.30am – 5.30pm from Sunday to Thursday. Some classes may be scheduled on Saturday if required. Attendance is required for all classes. Students taking any zero and 100 level subjects must attend 75% of all classes. Failure to do so may result in a FAIL grade for the subject.

Plus any 4 subjects from the following 6

*Note: list of GED requirements are subject to change

Challenge Tests are available in MATH 015, CSCI 015 and STAT 015. The tests will be held in the 1^st week of each semester. A pass mark of a minimum of 60% in a test will entitle a student to be granted an exception from that subject.

However in order to be eligible to sit for the Challenge Tests a student must have the following qualifications: