If your application is successful, international students (non-Australian citizens) are required to attend and satisfactorily complete the Introductory Academic Program. This is held prior to the beginning of each semester in January and June. Topics covered include orientation to the academic system, academic writing and presentation work, referencing and research techniques, economics, mathematics, statistics and the use of computers and the University’s libraries and electronic information sources. Domestic Australian students (Australian citizens) are encouraged to attend a short induction program, conducted just prior to the start of each semester. This program offers an informal social gathering of.