Study Periods - Semester/Trimester (1 Viewer)

[Bubble&Squeak]

Hi all.

I am applying to do a distance education course with Souther Cross University.

On the application, it says indicate the study period that I wish to commence my studies (Semester 1 or 2, or Trimester A, B or C

Can anyone tell me the difference between the Semester and Trimester system? Does choosing the trimester option mean i will complete the degree any quicker?

Any advice appreciated.

 

[turtleface]

not sure if this is the same as your course, but I'll give this analogy of how trimesters and semesters work for a course like a JD at my uni.

If you do it in trimesters, you can finish it in 2 years, as you do 4 subjects every trimester X 3 trimesters a year = 24 subjects total (only available to full fee postgrads)

If you do it in semesters its (available to Hecs people upon completion of a first degree, and the GLAT and good marks from 2008 onwards), it takes 3 years as you do 4 subjects per semester X 2 semesters per year = 24 subjects total