Winter Units

Winter semester is a great option for current students looking to accelerate their course progression.

The teaching period is usually shorter and more condensed than a standard semester, but the overall class hours remain the same. For example, instead of attending three hours of class per week for 12 weeks, you might have all-day classes for a week (this can vary between units).

The Winter semester is an intensive teaching periods that allow students to fast-track their studies, catch up on missed units, or explore electives outside of the regular semester.

The School of Pathways and Immersion is offering the following units in Winter:

Winter 2026

• AMU2010 Introduction to Southeast Asian cultures and societies
• MON2500 / MON3500 Research, experimentation and discovery

Before applying for Winter units, please ensure you have reviewed the following:

• Requirements and eligibility - confirm that you are eligible to take the unit(s).
• Course map - ensure you have not exceeded the maximum number of elective units.
• Prerequisite requirements - ensure you meet the prerequisites for the unit(s) you plan to enrol in.
• Class schedule - check the Winter timetable to avoid clashes with your plans.
• Intensive format - note that these units are taught over a shorter period but require the same number of contact hours.
• School approval - consult with your School(s) before enrolling.

Benefits of Enrolling in Winter units:

• Accelerated course progression.
• Smaller class sizes.
• Flexibility to lighten load in future semesters.
• Opportunity to explore unique or international topics (e.g., Malaysian culture unit).

AMU2010 Introduction to Southeast Asian cultures and societies

MON2500/MON3500 Research, experimentation and discovery