Semesters are of 14 weeks duration starting in January, May and September. However, given the individual format of this offering starting times are much more flexible. In fact, journalists can start their first subject as soon as they wish. Journalists wishing to enrol in the program should complete a postgraduate application for admission form available from the University. Graduates of any discipline and graded journalists who have completed cadetships are eligible to apply.
Independent study can be difficult without adequate resources.
Of course, students can use the Bond University library and its inter-library loan facility. However, ideally journalists would have a tertiary library nearby and access to the Internet to make the research process much quicker and easier. From time to time it might be necessary to purchase textbooks in the specialised area of interest.