Student Timetabling

Our timetabling team works to provide an equitable and consistent class allocation service for students in accordance with University policy and the Faculty of Education guidelines.

MyTimetable Process

The University uses a preference-based timetabling system called MyTimetable. Through this system, students can view, plan and enter preferred times for their classes according to a set timeline. At the end of the preference-entry period, the system runs an algorithm to randomly allocate students to classes (a process called the sort), based on entered preferences.

The preference-based timetabling model comprises three main stages:

  1. Plan: through this stage students can access a read-only view of the published timetable and can create and save timetable plans (even for subjects in which they’re not yet enrolled).
  2. Preference: students enter their preferences for classes in each of the subjects in which they’re enrolled (with 1 being most preferred). If there is only one option for an activity the system will allocate automatically.

    [SORT: MyTimetable is unavailable to students for a short period, as the system runs an algorithm to randomly allocate students to classes based on their entered preferences.]
    1. Review: once students receive their timetables, they can review their allocations and
    2. Adjust: students can make adjustments to their timetables, by allocating themselves to different classes with available places, or joining wait lists for full classes by logging swap requests.

Plan, Preference, Sort, Review, Adjust,

Master of Teaching

Welcome to the MTeach timetable allocation period for the second half of 2026.

Please read on for advice on the timetabling process for your subjects in the second half year period. You can find more information about the University’s timetabling system on the MyTimetable web page.

Important: You will need to enrol in your subjects before you can enter your timetable preferences. Please check your enrolment carefully to ensure it is correct. For enrolment help, please contact Stop 1.

MTeach timetable allocation guidelines

  1. All MTeach students should have a clash-free, complete timetable by the Friday before the commencement of classes.
  2. Students should check their University email regularly, for advice and reminders related to the timetabling process.
  3. Priority timetabling is offered to students with documented ongoing religious, medical or childcare/carer or PTT commitments.
  4. From the opening of the Review & Adjust period, class change requests based on documented employment commitments will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Note these will be contingent on place availability and cannot be guaranteed.
  5. Class waitlists for swap requests will be turned off at the end of Week 3 of classes.
  6. Students with queries about or requiring help with timetabling can submit a Timetabling Assistance Request.
  7. Students should NOT approach teaching staff members with timetabling queries/requests.

Timetabling process and schedule

In the first half of 2026, MTeach subjects will open for preference entry on Tuesday 13th January. Preferences need to be entered by Sunday 8th February to be included in the sort.

From Tuesday 9 December

Plan

  • MyTimetable for Semester 2 is available
  • Play and plan with different time slot combinations in MyTimetable
  • Save your timetable plans
From Tuesday 13 January

Preference

  • Enter preferred times for classes
  • Preferences can be changed during the preference phase
  • Submit your final preferences by Sunday 8th February
From Monday 9 February

Sort

  • MyTimetable is unavailable for changes
  • The system runs an algorithm to randomly allocate students to classes based on entered preferences
From Friday 13 February
10.00AM (approx.)

Review

  • Check your personal timetable
  • Choose to keep the times you have been allocated or decide to make adjustments

Adjust

  • Self-manage changes into classes that have available spaces
  • Request a swap into classes that are full
  • Swaps will be made if a place becomes available
Friday 27 February
12.00PM

Close

  • All those unallocated will be allocated by Timetabling Support
  • All students will have a complete and clash-free timetable

Priority timetabling requests

Where possible we provide a priority timetabling service for students with documented ongoing medical, religious, childcare/carer or PTT grounds that impact availability through the semester.

Eligible candidates can apply for priority timetabling by submitting a Timetabling Assistance Request, preferably by Friday 6th February – prior to the sort – with the following:

  • Student ID
  • Documentation showing eligibility for priority timetabling on medical, religious, childcare or PTT grounds (this might include a letter from a healthcare professional, religious leader or school/childcare centre, or a birth certificate showing you to be the parent of a dependent child)
  • Details of preferred class times

Timetabling support

Further details about MyTimetable are available online.

Other Coursework Programs

The class allocation timelines for subjects in the Faculty's Professional and Continuing Education programs align with those of the broader University.

Please refer to the MyTimetable website for advice about these key dates, as well as information on the timetabling process. Note that there will be two main timetable preference entry periods for each half year timetabling period:

First half year:

  • Summer period = Summer, January, February, Semester 1 Early Start, Semester 1 Extended, Year Long Extended subjects
  • Semester 1 period = Semester 1, Year Long, March, April and May subjects

Second half year:

  • Winter period: Winter, June, July, Semester 2 Early Start, Semester 2 Extended subjects
  • Semester 2 period: Semester 2, August, September, October, November and December subjects

Timetabling guidelines and responsibilities

It is the responsibility of students to select a clash-free combination of subjects, within course guidelines and according to the course structure, in each half year period of study.

Students are encouraged to read carefully over their program structure and subject options as detailed in the Handbook, and to confirm contact hours of chosen subjects via the timetable link in the ‘Dates and Locations’ field of each Handbook subject entry, or through the MyTimetable planning tool.

Students having difficulty selecting a clash-free suite of subjects should contact subject coordinators to confirm whether they can meet all their subject requirements with some minor clashing. Note it is the responsibility of students to ensure they can meet all subject attendance requirements in the instance of timetable clashes, and that timetable clashes are not grounds for special consideration.

Our team has developed a timetable overview for the Master of Education, Master of TESOL and Master of Modern Languages courses, to help students of those courses to select a workable suite of subjects for enrolment.

All students need to ensure they are allocated to classes for all their enrolled scheduled subjects through MyTimetable. Note that allocation to single-sitting classes (where there is only one class for an activity on offer) is automated.

Please submit a Timetabling Assistance Request if you have any timetabling queries.