MSc 课程是1年，PhD 是4-5 年. MSc 是preparatory course for the PhD and there is a limited number of places each year， so you need to apply early (usually in Oct) if you want to have any chance at getting into MSC.
The deadline usually starts in Sept 2016， but that doesn't mean it would be open earlier than then as well. You can only register once after applying for the program. There are no exceptions on this rule though， even with emergency situations like sickness etc. Your application will not be processed until your enrolment has been confirmed by the department.
If you haven't got accepted in time to start the course next September/October， or just simply find out later down the line that you don't pass the entrance exam， we still encourage you to continue writing the rest of our courses up till the end！ We hope everything goes fine for all applicants who applied for us last month～ If you know anyone else interested， please share！ Love you~ xoxo
