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Undergraduate courses 2021 When your potential is multiplied by a university built for collaboration, anything can be achieved. That’s YOU to the power of us
At Macquarie, we have discovered the human equation for success. By knocking down the walls between departments, and uniting the powerhouses of research and industry, human collaboration can flourish. This is the exponential power of our collective, where potential is multiplied by a campus and curriculum designed to foster collaboration for the benefit of everyone. Because we believe when we all work together, we multiply our ability to achieve remarkable things. That’s YOU to the power of us
MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE COURSES 2021 5 Contents MACQUARIE AT A GLANCE 6 MAKE YOUR DREAM CAREER A REALITY 10 PACE (PROFESSIONAL AND 12 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT) GLOBAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM 14 STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM 16 GLOBAL LEADERS ON THE DOORSTEP 20 OUR CAMPUS 22 SUPPORT, SERVICES AND FLEXIBILITY 24 STUDENT ACCOMMODATION 26 MACQUARIE ENTRY 30 ADJUSTMENT FACTORS 32 CASH IN WITH A SCHOLARSHIP 34 WHAT CAN I STUDY? 36 FEES AND OTHER COSTS 40 HOW TO APPLY 41 LEARN THE LINGO 42 COURSES MADE BY (YOU)us 44 DEGREES 49 DIPLOMA, FOUNDATION AND 100 INTENSIVE PROGRAMS MAJORS AND SPECIALISATIONS 102 2020 CALENDAR OF EVENTS 108
6 MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE COURSES 2021 MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE COURSES 2021 7 The exponential power of our collective MACQUARIE AT A GLANCE MORE THAN 150 MORE THAN 30,000 MORE THAN 3000 HEART OF SYDNEY’S ONLY UNIVERSITY 5 QS STARS PARTNER UNIVERSITIES WORK PLACEMENTS PARTNER ORGANISATIONS FASTEST-GROWING IN AUSTRALIA in teaching, employability, research, for student exchange in more or community experiences through our across Australia and around the world, giving BUSINESS REGION with its own metro station facilities, internationalisation, innovation, than 45 countries PACE (Professional and Community you access to valuable industry contacts and only 15 kilometres from the Sydney CBD inclusiveness and specialist criteria Engagement) partnerships helping you develop the employability skills to jump-start your career $1 BILLION INVESTED TO CREATE MORE THAN 44,000 2 SUBJECTS FIRST GLOBAL RESEARCH RANKED AMONG THE TOP 10 50+ SINGLE A COLLABORATIVE CAMPUS CONNECTED STUDENTS ranked in the top 50 globally COLLABORATION PATHWAY UNIVERSITIES IN AUSTRALIA BACHELOR DEGREES with world-class facilities and infrastructure from more than 140 countries and eight in the top 100 via the Master of Research for employability many of which are designed in (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2019) (QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2020) collaboration with industry 190,000 ALUMNI IN OUR AUSTRALIA’S FIRST FULLY 100 PER CENT OF RANKED AMONG THE 10,000 GRADUATES REALISE 30 RESEARCHERS INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY INTEGRATED HEALTH PRECINCT RESEARCH ACTIVITY TOP 1 PER CENT THEIR POTENTIAL EACH YEAR IN THE TOP 1 PER CENT from more than 140 countries centred around our on-campus hospital rated at world standard or above of universities in the world with sought-after degrees of scientific authors in the world (QS World University Rankings, 2020)
It’s our mission at Macquarie to prepare you for the future – whatever FUTURE SUCCESS it’s going to look like for you. With experts predicting that by 2025 around 50 per cent of jobs as we know them today won’t exist, it’s vital that SECURED when you graduate you have a skill set that allows you to reinvent yourself in any industry. So we’ll encourage FOR and support you to develop your practical know-how alongside your technical skills, grab opportunities to experience new things here in Australia and across the globe, get as much hands-on experience as you can, and network with our industry and community partners. That’s YOU to the power of us
10 MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE COURSES 2021 MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE COURSES 2021 11 Multiply your employability MAKE YOUR DREAM CAREER A REALITY SECURE YOUR FUTURE INDUSTRY-RELEVANT DEGREES A career that is both rewarding and makes The world is changing at a rapid pace. a measurable difference in the world is the The employability skills that were sought dream of many. At Macquarie, we provide after two years ago may not be so well you with the necessary building blocks to set regarded or even necessary in five or your dream in motion – just one of the many 10 years time. So that our degrees equip reasons why Macquarie is ranked nine in you with skills for the future, we design Australia for overall graduate employability. many of them in consultation with industry. This means we can respond to the needs of STEPPING STONES TO YOUR CAREER industry in real time, and you’ll develop the To help you succeed, we’ve established a set most relevant skills. of career accelerator initiatives through which we’ll educate, enable and empower WHAT EMPLOYERS WANT you to launch your career in whatever field Our degrees are not only backed by industry ignites your passion. but also provide practical real-world learning Our career accelerator initiatives ensure – learning that’s facilitated through our that by the time you graduate you’re unique programs. For example, our irresistible to employers. The initiatives award-winning Global Leadership Program are built around three key stages: is recognised as Australia’s flagship leadership program in a tertiary setting. • EDUCATE – We’ll help you determine Our PACE (Professional and Community what type of career is the best fit for Engagement) program – the only one of you, provide you with advice about what its kind in Australia – gives you practical employers expect of you and help you experience that’s fully integrated into your develop your career management skills. degree. And our Student Exchange program • ENABLE – We’ll work with you to secure – one of the best in Australia – allows you to a placement in a work or community gain academic credit at one of our 150 global setting. Placements can include paid partners, along with job-ready skills before “Macquarie supported me to find an and unpaid internships, uni vacation you graduate. All this practical learning area of business that both inspires arrangements or degree-based work ensures you graduate with the skills and experience. Placements can be short and challenges me. I was thrilled experience that employers are looking for. term – running for a couple of months that the practical experience built – or long term across a year or more. into my degree allowed me to • EMPOWER – We’ll work with you explore my passion for conservation following your placement to reflect on your experience, help you build your and develop key skills beyond the résumé and online profile, workshop your classroom. The chance to work with interview skills and provide advice about international clients and industry building your networks – all in preparation for you to start your career. leaders throughout my studies was something that I never expected to experience as a student. The mix of learning and practical opportunities ensured that I had the confidence to go after the jobs I really wanted, and ultimately helped me gain my graduate position at AMP Capital.” Cassidy Cross BACHELOR OF MARKETING AND MEDIA
12 MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE COURSES 2021 MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE COURSES 2021 13 Partnered for AWARD-WINNING PACE PROGRAM limitless potential 2017 AAUT AWARD PROGRAMS THAT ENHANCE LEARNING PACE (PROFESSIONAL AND WINNER PACE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT) 2017 AFR HIGHER EDUCATION AWARD EMPLOYABILITY INTEGRATED PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE We’ve all heard the story: A promising young FIND YOUR PERFECT MATCH Whether you’re studying anthropology, WINNER student finally graduates with their degree business, education, engineering, PACE but has to resort to underpaid and neuroscience, law or politics, there’s a undervalued work because they have no real great PACE experience waiting for you. 2017 experience to offer a potential employer. ATEM AWARD PACE is about more than preparing you COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Not so for Macquarie graduates. Our for work; it helps you get ready for life HIGHLY COMMENDED unique PACE (Professional and Community by showing you how the skills you learn Engagement) program – the only one of its in the classroom apply to real-life kind in Australia that gives you practical situations. It also helps you develop a deeper PACE INTERNATIONAL experience that’s fully integrated into your understanding of the world – and how you degree – allows you to get that all-important fit in. 2017 head start in your career. VICE-CHANCELLOR’S AWARD THE PACE DIFFERENCE PROGRAMS THAT GET AHEAD OF YOUR PEERS • Learn from sector-leading professionals ENHANCE LEARNING Through local, national and international experiences, PACE offers you invaluable • Develop new knowledge and skills • Explore future career options WINNER PACE INTERNATIONAL work and life skills that set you apart from • Build professional contacts and networks other graduates – skills that equip you for • Become job ready the real world and make you more attractive • Be exposed to new and diverse experiences to employers, so you can get a better job. • Demonstrate your ability to adapt to Who doesn’t want that? new environments • Develop cross-cultural competency LEARN FROM GLOBAL LEADERS • Become an informed global citizen Just think – you could be interning at an • Contribute to positive social change international corporation, helping local communities create sustainable change, working with local councils to develop community engagement strategies or working with one of our partners in a developing country. “The PACE International program afforded me the opportunity to travel, expand my network and utilise the skills I had acquired throughout my studies to help solve real-world social issues. Aside from tasting exotic food, exploring scenic attractions and learning a completely different language, the best part of PACE International was being able to work alongside a supportive and open-minded host organisation. Not only did they provide me with a global perspective on cross-cultural issues, they also welcomed my ideas on ways to resolve various social challenges.” Find out more Luna Zhou mq.edu.au/pace BACHELOR OF LAWS AND BACHELOR OF PSYCHOLOGY (HONOURS)
14 MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE COURSES 2021 MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE COURSES 2021 15 Make a world AWARD-WINNING GLOBAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM of difference 2017 INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION INNOVATION IN GLOBAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION – INTERNATIONALISING THE CAMPUS WINNER BE THE CHANGE HAVE YOUR INITIATIVE RECOGNISED 2018 You’re socially aware and ready to take on When you complete the GLP, you receive NSW INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AWARDS the world. But how do you make an impact? a certificate of completion, reference letters COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT The Global Leadership Program (GLP) – with and a GLP transcript, as well as a notation AWARD its focus on developing cross-cultural and leadership skills, exploring global issues and on your official academic transcript – all of which can provide you with a competitive WINNER driving innovation – will give you the tools edge in the global employment market. you need to make real change. 2019 AN INTERNATIONAL AWARD WINNER PIEONEER AWARDS TURN YOUR PASSION INTO ACTION The GLP has been recognised as Australia’s PROGRESSIVE EDUCATION DELIVERY AWARD WINNER The GLP is an extracurricular program that flagship tertiary global leadership can be undertaken alongside any degree at program, winning the 2017 Institute of Macquarie. Your GLP activities will equip International Education’s prestigious award you with the knowledge, skills and networks for Innovation in International Education – you’ll need to make a positive contribution Internationalising the Campus. Macquarie to your world, and will give you the chance is the first university in the Southern to put your new skills into action – giving Hemisphere to receive the award. In 2018, you practical experience before you graduate. the GLP added another trophy to its cabinet, receiving the Community Engagement CROSS-CULTURAL EXPERIENCE Award at the NSW International Student As a GLP student, you’ll undertake practical Awards. And most recently, the GLP received experiences and attend exclusive the Progressive Education Delivery Award at workshops and events, through which the 2019 PIEoneer Awards, which celebrate you’ll develop an understanding of major innovation and achievement across the international issues, as well as an awareness international education industry. of your responsibilities as a global citizen. “Through the GLP, I’ve participated in a domestic You’ll engage with local and global symposium in Canberra, where I joined briefings communities, getting recognition for with the European Union Delegation to Australia and completing a range of practical activities, the High Commission for Pakistan. It’s unique, as a such as volunteering, learning a language, studying abroad and being a mentor. student, to have such close access to world leaders and You can design your own GLP experience – diplomats. The GLP also encouraged me to get involved choosing what activities you do and when in volunteering and challenge my understanding of you do them. global issues impacting Australia. My GLP experiences have allowed me to establish valuable connections with innovators and entrepreneurs who align to my interests in mental health, and violence against women and children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. And, I now possess skills in leadership, social change and community development.” Angelica Ojinnaka BACHELOR OF PSYCHOLOGY Find out more mq.edu.au/glp
16 MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE COURSES 2021 MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE COURSES 2021 17 Iceland Russia Sweden Norway Finland United Kingdom Denmark Canada Ireland Netherlands Belgium Germany Czech Republic Switzerland Austria France Croatia Italy Bulgaria Spain Greece Turkey Japan South Korea United States Israel China Taiwan Hong Kong Nepal Thailand Mexico India Vietnam Cambodia Philippines Malaysia Colombia Singapore Indonesia Peru Brazil Vanuatu Fiji Chile South Africa Uruguay Argentina Our global partners New Zealand Get real-world experience “While on exchange, I had the awesome opportunity to study two psychology units at the University of Bergen in Norway. Psychology is all about understanding people and their behaviours, but this can vary between STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM societies and cultures. What was great is that I got to understand what psychological principles were similar between our countries and what were different. TREK THE GLOBE ENRICH YOUR PERSPECTIVE I reflect on my exchange experience a lot when an The best way to truly immerse yourself in global issues is to Our program also allows you to gain academic credit along with employer asks about my ability to work individually. experience them first hand. Our Student Exchange program is one desirable job-ready skills before you graduate – employers look I’d highly recommend exchange to anyone.” of the best – we make it a priority to support your globe‑trekking favourably on overseas experiences. Depending on where you go, ambitions by providing access to support funds and resources, you may study in the language of your chosen country or take classes Deyyan Jafar as well as to program coordinators who will help you with every taught in English. And you can choose to study for just a couple of BACHELOR OF PSYCHOLOGY (HONOURS) GRADUATE step of your overseas journey. weeks or a whole session. PHD/MASTER OF CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY CANDIDATE
A Macquarie is uniquely located in the heart of Australia’s largest high-tech precinct. Such a location enables you CAMPUS to connect with future employers in some of the country’s leading organisations while you’re studying. BUILT Macquarie is also home to some of Australia’s most exceptional facilities through which you’ll connect with innovative teachers and researchers FOR to achieve extraordinary things. We also connect you with your peers through student and sport clubs, and provide you with a comprehensive support system. That’s YOU to the power of us
20 MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE COURSES 2021 MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE COURSES 2021 21 Where collaboration meets innovation MORE THAN 300 LEADING COMPANIES ARE LOCATED GLOBAL LEADERS ON THE DOORSTEP ON OR AROUND THE MACQUARIE CAMPUS, INCLUDING: A CULTURE OF COLLABORATION CONNECTING INNOVATORS • 3M AUSTRALIA • ERICSSON • KONICA MINOLTA Macquarie is a key partner in the Macquarie Park Innovation Venture Café Sydney, which is located on our campus, will connect District (MPID) – Australia’s premier innovation hub. Home to you with creators, investors and innovators who are based within • ABBOTT • FOXTEL • OPTUS more than 180 large international organisations – including 12 Macquarie Park and beyond. Each Venture Café in the global • AMP CAPITAL • FUJITSU • ORIX of the top 100 global companies – and 200 small businesses, network offers high-touch programming tailored to the needs of the vibrant technology park is set to transform the way the local region. Last year alone, the flagship Thursday Gatherings • ASTRAZENECA • HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS • PHILIPS collaboration and innovation is catalysed. convened more than 100,000 attendees and 4500 educational • CANON • HONEYWELL • SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC sessions in 11 cities across the globe. ON-CAMPUS INNOVATION HUB • COCHLEAR • HYUNDAI • SONIC HEALTHCARE Opened in 2017, the Macquarie University Chi Wah Foundation BUILD YOUR NETWORKS • CSIRO • JOHNSON & JOHNSON • SONY Incubator is a thriving nexus that will connect you with researchers, Could there be a better way to connect with future employers staff, and the broader start-up and intrapreneur community to in some of the country’s leading organisations than by studying explore, develop and scale your ideas. In a vibrant and accessible alongside them? You’ll get first-hand exposure to ideation processes, space where expertise and ideas flow freely, you’ll have opportunities and have access to incubators, innovation spaces and dynamic to undertake our bespoke education programs, which are delivered events programs – each of which brings together students, industry, by industry experts at the leading edge of their fields. You’ll also entrepreneurs and researchers to create innovative solutions to have access to a powerful network of mentors and investors who some of our greatest challenges. As a Macquarie student, you’ll be are standing by to help you reach the next level. This energetic, in a prime position to network with some of the best entrepreneurial high-value ecosystem is continuously activated by a program of minds and truly think outside the box. diverse and engaging events that will connect and inspire you.
22 MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE COURSES 2021 MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE COURSES 2021 23 Dynamic and built for collaboration OUR CAMPUS GET CONNECTED STAY IN SHAPE Macquarie is ranked among the top one Macquarie’s sport facilities are some of per cent of universities in the world. the best university facilities in Australia. Since our foundation 55 years ago, We offer a state-of-the-art health club; we’ve aspired to be a different type of heated 50-metre outdoor and 25-metre university: one that’s focused on fostering indoor swimming pools; football and collaboration – collaboration between you soccer fields; tennis, basketball and squash and your lecturers, and with the industry courts; a martial arts area; a gymnastics and community organisations you’ll hall; and more. connect with while you study with us. PLAY HARD OR JUST FOR FUN Our campus, which spans 126 hectares If you enjoy fitness or team sports, join one with open green space that gives you the of our social sport competitions or sport freedom to think and grow, is home to clubs. Competitions run each session and more than 44,000 students from more include sports such as basketball, futsal, than 140 countries. netball and touch. Our sport clubs also offer a range of competitive and beginner programs WORLD-LEADING FACILITIES in AFL, cheerleading, cricket, dance, fencing, More than $1 billion has been invested hockey, quidditch, rowing, rugby union, in recent years in our facilities and scuba diving, skiing and snowboarding, infrastructure, so you can thrive in an soccer, squash, table tennis, ultimate frisbee environment that’s inspiring and switched and water polo. on to the latest digital technologies. If you’re undertaking a health, medical or FEED YOUR BRAIN AND YOUR BODY psychology degree, you could be studying When you’re a busy uni student, you need to alongside experts from MQ Health and have the right fuel to optimise your study, Cochlear, or within our Simulation Hub. work and play. With this in mind, we offer Cybercrime more your thing? You may have a range of on-campus food options that opportunities to learn from academics and will keep your mind alert and your body industry professionals within the Optus nourished. With tasty options from all Macquarie University Cyber Security Hub. corners of the globe, you’ll be spoiled for For media students, there’s our digital choice when it comes to delicious food. newsroom, and science students have access And if you’ve got a craving for something to some of the best labs in Asia-Pacific. that’s not on campus, you’re only a short And, regardless of which degree you walk away from the nearby shopping centre. undertake, if you have an entrepreneurial TRAVEL YOUR WAY spirit, you’ll find inspiration and support Getting to Macquarie is easy. Whether you in our incubator. prefer a train, bus, car or bike, you’ve got GET INVOLVED many transport options. Student life isn’t all about classrooms mq.edu.au/getting-to-macquarie and exams. It’s also about making new friends, enjoying new experiences and learning about diverse cultures. With more than 130 student groups and sport clubs, Macquarie offers ample opportunity to meet new people, experience other cultures, test ideas and develop personal skills – communication and teamwork, for example.
24 MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE COURSES 2021 MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE COURSES 2021 25 We’re here for you “Often, new students can be nervous during their transition to university. The mentors program guides students through any challenging experiences they might be having and provides engaging social activities that create a welcoming environment. SUPPORT, SERVICES AND FLEXIBILITY As a first-year student, I found my mentor really helped me settle into university – the weekly online communication was an especially valuable resource for upcoming important dates. STAY IN THE BEST OF HEALTH BRUSH UP ON YOUR LEARNING SKILLS Macquarie offers a suite of health and Macquarie offers individual consultations, As a mentor this year, I’ve really enjoyed the opportunity to wellbeing services – counselling, disability, free workshops and online resources to help provide the same friendly guidance to new students.” welfare, advocacy, medical and religious you with academic writing, referencing, Jamal Khawaja support – that you can take advantage of exam strategies and more. BACHELOR OF HUMAN SCIENCES at any time during your studies. mq.edu.au/learningskills mq.edu.au/wellbeing START YOUR CAREER CELEBRATE DIVERSITY The Career and Employment Service can help Macquarie is an inclusive and diverse you prepare a résumé, provide advice about campus with students from more than the skills you’ll need for your chosen career, 140 countries. We offer specific support identify job opportunities and connect you services to students from culturally diverse with employers and industry bodies. backgrounds, students with disability, mq.edu.au/careers Indigenous students and LGBTQI students. mq.edu.au/diversity-and-inclusion KEEP YOUR OPTIONS OPEN Macquarie has an excellent reputation for GET READY AT O WEEK making it easy to transfer between our Orientation Week – or O Week – is held degrees as your interests develop. Our unique the week before classes start. You can find interdisciplinary approach enables you to out about student groups, support services take units outside your degree, so if you find and extracurricular programs. something you love, we make it easy for you mq.edu.au/orientation to transfer and pursue your true passion. mq.edu.au/internal-transfer GET THE INSIDE SCOOP The Macquarie University Mentors program FIT YOUR STUDIES AROUND YOUR LIFE is one of Australia’s longest-running We recognise that students lead busy lives, peer‑support programs. Mentors are current and offering flexible learning options is students who can help you find your way another way we help you study in a way that around the campus, and give you tips about suits your lifestyle and commitments. how to make friends and settle into the You may be able to study part‑time, by Macquarie community. You can select your distance or in the evening. mentor once you enrol and connect with You can also start your degree at the them during O Week. beginning of the year in Session 1 or, in some mq.edu.au/mentors cases, in Session 2, if that suits you better. Or, if work or travel is a priority, you can CRUNCH THE NUMBERS secure your place and defer for one year. Through the Numeracy Centre, we offer Some lectures are also available online, which assistance with maths and stats. You can means you can listen to recordings in your choose from a free drop-in service, weekly own time to review content or catch a lecture workshops for some first-year degrees, that you couldn’t attend in person. bridging programs, preparatory courses mq.edu.au/flexible-study-options and some online resources. maths.mq.edu.au/numeracy
26 MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE COURSES 2021 MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE COURSES 2021 27 Your new home STUDENT ACCOMMODATION MOVING TO STUDY Macquarie offers an array of safe, supportive and friendly accommodation options to suit all needs, including university housing, residential colleges, self-contained studios, apartments and private listings. Accommodation has dedicated staff to provide support during your transition to university. DUNMORE LANG COLLEGE HERRING ROAD APARTMENTS An all-inclusive college with a strong focus Twenty-two self-catered, fully furnished, on artistic, recreational and educational two-storey townhouses situated on campus pursuits. Full board options, gym across the road from the Macquarie Centre membership and tutoring are included. shopping complex. dunmorelangcollege.nsw.edu.au mq.edu.au/herring-road-apartments ROBERT MENZIES COLLEGE IGLU Offers both self-catered and fully catered Offers modern student accommodation accommodation in private, fully furnished right next to Chatswood Station, study bedrooms with shared bathrooms a 10-minute train ride to Macquarie or private ensuites. and only 20 minutes to central Sydney. rmc.org.au iglu.com.au MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY VILLAGE HOMESTAY Combines independent, apartment-style Homestay – living with a family – provides living with a busy social events calendar you with your own bedroom, meals and a 24-hour support network. Enjoy living and a quiet place to study. Clothes washing just minutes from class. and other services may also be provided. macquarieuv.com.au mq.edu.au/homestay DAYMAN APARTMENTS PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION Offers modern facilities and a secure and Private off-campus accommodation is offered quiet environment in which to live and study, exclusively to Macquarie students. Listings within walking distance to campus. are provided by other students, people in the daymanapartments.com.au community and also real estate agents. mq.edu.au/private-accommodation MORLING RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE One hundred-bed facility situated next to Macquarie offering a wide range of affordable accommodation options, from catered to independent living. morlingresidential.com “The best decision I’ve ever made was moving to Macquarie’s accommodation from country New South Wales. I’ve made lifelong friends and have had so much support. Everything is here for me, and I can just concentrate on uni work and all the things I enjoy. Living on campus is both educational and fun, and the memories will be with me always.” Find out more Kate Bellamy mq.edu.au/accommodation DOCTOR OF PHYSIOTHERAPY
At Macquarie, we understand that an ATAR isn’t an accurate reflection TAILORED ENTRY of how well you’ll do at uni. That’s why our entry options assess your ability to succeed in your dream degree. Firmly believing DESIGNED that one size doesn’t fit all, we offer a variety of entry programs, pathway programs, adjustment factors FOR and scholarships that give you options and create an environment that sets you up for success. That’s YOU to the power of us
30 MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE COURSES 2021 MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE COURSES 2021 31 Tailor made for you MACQUARIE ENTRY UNIQUE ENTRY FOR A UNIQUE YOU At Macquarie, we’re all about success. With Early entry programs Entry programs Pathway programs Macquarie Entry, we recognise that students have different strengths, interests and personal circumstances. Through a range of tailored entry criteria, we ensure you’ll start uni with the appropriate support for success both in your studies and beyond in your career. YOU’RE MORE THAN YOUR ATAR MACQUARIE LEADERS AND ACHIEVERS ACADEMIC ENTRY PROGRAM FOUNDATION AND INTENSIVE PROGRAMS We recognise that your ATAR doesn’t necessarily EARLY ENTRY SCHEME Our Academic Entry Program matches your strengths to If you’ve completed at least a Year 12 equivalent (for the reflect your achievements or potential, so The Macquarie Leaders and Achievers Early Entry Scheme our world-class degrees. Rather than considering only your Intensive Program) or Year 11 equivalent (for the Standard through our range of Macquarie Entry programs, considers your academic performance alongside your selection rank, we review your results for the HSC subjects Program), these programs will provide you with academic we look at a variety of criteria. This includes extracurricular achievements to assess your eligibility that correspond to select Macquarie degrees and make an support to reach university entry level. You’ll study a range your academic results in relevant HSC subjects, for an early offer into a Macquarie degree. offer based on your performance in these subjects. of core and elective units that align with your future degree. your engagement with your local community, mq.edu.au/leaders-and-achievers mq.edu.au/academic-entry On successful completion, you can seamlessly transition to your previous study or work experience – and the first year of your undergraduate degree, as long as you everything in between. Whatever your personal meet the entry requirements. circumstances, we believe in giving credit where credit’s due, so we take everything into account. mq.edu.au/college MACQUARIE ENTRY NAVIGATOR Our Macquarie Entry programs treat you as an individual and recognise all the things that make GUARANTEED ENTRY you unique. To best help you follow your passion SCHOOLS RECOMMENDATION SCHEME If you achieve a degree’s published selection rank at Macquarie, we’ve created a simple entry The Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS) allows (ATAR + adjustment factors), you’re guaranteed to receive program navigator that allows you to compare all your school to recommend you for an early university offer. an offer to study that degree at Macquarie, as long as of our entry programs to work out which ones suit We’ll look at your Year 11 academic achievements as well you’ve listed it as your highest eligible preference with UAC. DIPLOMAS you the best. as your school’s rating of your aptitude and learning ability. mq.edu.au/guaranteed-entry Each of our four diplomas are equivalent to the first mq.edu.au/study/macquarie-entry-navigator If you’re ready to join us, we’ll make you an early offer. year of a bachelor degree. On successful completion, you can seamlessly transition to the second year of your mq.edu.au/srs undergraduate degree, as long as you meet the entry requirements. mq.edu.au/college ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER ENTRY PATHWAY This admissions pathway provides opportunities for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students to study undergraduate degrees at Macquarie. mq.edu.au/walanga-muru-pathway Find out more mq.edu.au/study/macquarie-entry
32 MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE COURSES 2021 MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE COURSES 2021 33 A reward for being you ADJUSTMENT FACTORS If you’ve completed the HSC, interstate Year 12 examinations or the International Baccalaureate (IB) and you’ve included Macquarie in your preferences, you may be eligible to receive adjustments – additional points that can be added to your ATAR or equivalent admissions rank. For most degrees, you can combine our seven adjustment factor schemes and receive up to 10 additional points. Achievement-based adjustments Location-based adjustments ACADEMIC ADVANTAGE REGIONAL ENTRY SCHEME If you’ve already put in the hard yards on subjects that If you’re from rural or regional Australia and don’t have relate to Macquarie degrees, you could get up to three access to the same resources as students in cities additional points for each one, with a maximum of six and larger towns, Macquarie can help with up to nine points available. additional points. mq.edu.au/academic-advantage mq.edu.au/regional-entry-scheme BIG HISTORY SCHEME MACQUARIE CATCHMENT You may be eligible to earn three additional points by If you live in Macquarie’s catchment region, you may completing our Big History: Connecting Knowledge be eligible to receive five additional points. MOOC (massive open online course). mq.edu.au/Macquarie-catchment mq.edu.au/big-history-scheme Equity-based adjustments ELITE ATHLETES AND ARTISTIC PERFORMERS SCHEME If competitive commitments, such as training and “Growing up in Mudgee, in regional New South Wales, I always performing, have affected your study preparation or EDUCATIONAL ACCESS SCHEME wanted to expand my horizons by exploring the opportunities HSC, you may be eligible to receive four additional points. You may be eligible to earn additional points if you have experienced educational or social disadvantage. at university in the city. But in my experience, rural schools mq.edu.au/elite-athletes-and-performers-scheme If you’re eligible, you could receive up to five don’t have access to the same resources and facilities as their additional points. metropolitan counterparts. As such, it was good to know that mq.edu.au/educational-access-scheme Macquarie understands there can be challenges facing rural students. It gave me peace of mind to know that Macquarie For more information about ATARs – how they’re DUKE OF EDINBURGH, QUEEN’S SCOUT offers extra points to regional students. When added to my calculated, what’s meant by ‘scaling’, how you can AND QUEEN’S GUIDE AWARDS optimise your preferences and how UAC rounds ATAR, these points allowed me to enrol in my chosen degree.” If you’ve completed the Duke of Edinburgh, Queen’s work, visit mq.edu.au/study/about-your-atar Scout or Queen’s Guide programs, you may be eligible Thomas Tremain For more information about adjustment factors, BACHELOR OF ECONOMICS AND BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ANALYTICS to receive up to three additional points. included degrees and maximum points, visit mq.edu.au/duke-of-edinburgh-scout-and-guide mq.edu.au/adjustment-factors
34 MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE COURSES 2021 MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE COURSES 2021 35 Funding your potential CASH IN WITH A SCHOLARSHIP Each year, Macquarie awards millions of dollars in scholarships. That’s a lot of cash, and you may find that you’re eligible for some of it. Most of our scholarships have a strong emphasis on social inclusion and are awarded on the basis of financial need or other hardship. Other scholarships recognise leadership or voluntary experiences, or sporting achievement. We also offer scholarships that enhance the university experience of high-achieving students by fostering personal and professional development. Scholarships are available in the following categories: Academic excellence/leadership/community engagement Financial need Indigenous Rural/residential Sport Travel “My elite athlete scholarship allows me to successfully balance my high-level sport with my degree. Macquarie provides athletes with a welcoming and supportive environment, which has taken the pressure off my studies and commitments – I’ve been able to move my assignments and exams to accommodate my training and competition commitments. I also have access to the gym and personal trainers, as well as mentoring. I’ve had greater success in my studies and my sporting achievements than I expected because of the support and benefits I’ve received.” Find out more Tess O’Connor mq.edu.au/scholarships BACHELOR OF COMMERCE AND BACHELOR OF LAWS
36 MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE COURSES 2021 MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE COURSES 2021 37 Set your career in motion WHAT CAN I STUDY? If you’re having trouble answering that age-old question ‘what do you want to be when you grow up?’ you’re not alone. Choosing a career, the uni degree that will help you start that career and the school subjects that match that degree can seem a bit overwhelming. But don’t stress – we’re here to help. You like • Community and • Business studies • Community and • Engineering • Information • Business studies • Community and • Design and • Biology, chemistry • Community and • Biology, chemistry, • Community and family studies • Economics family studies studies processes and • Economics family studies technology or physics family studies maths or physics family studies • English • Languages • English • Mathematics technology • English • English • Drama or music • English • English • Design or • English • History or • Mathematics • History or • Physics • Mathematics • History • History • English • Mathematics • Mathematics industrial • History geography • Society and culture geography • Science • Physics • Languages • Legal studies • Languages • PDHPE • Science technology • Languages • Languages • Languages • Software design • Society and culture • Science • Society and culture • Society and culture • Society and culture • Earth and • Legal studies • Society and culture • Mathematics and development • Society and culture • Visual arts environmental • Society and culture • Studies of religion • Science • Studies of religion science • Studies of religion • Information processes and technology You could study Arts and Business Education Engineering Information Languages and Law Media, Medicine Psychology and Science Security, social sciences technologies linguistics Page 76 communications and health cognitive science intelligence and Page 56 Page 60 Page 64 and performing Page 92 criminology Page 52 Page 68 Page 72 Page 84 Page 88 arts Page 96 Page 80 You could be • Archaeologist • Accountant • Early childhood • Engineer • Cloud architect • Content editor • Barrister or • Advertising • Audiologist • Data scientist • Astronomer or • Criminologist • Arts manager • Actuarial analyst teacher • Entrepreneur • Cybersecurity • Digital copywriter solicitor specialist • Chiropractor • Employment astrophysicist • Defence or • Cultural adviser • Data analyst • Educational • Product manager manager • Forensic linguist • Diplomat • Film, music, radio • Doctor counsellor • Biologist or intelligence officer • International • Economist researcher or developer • Data scientist • Linguist • Government policy or TV producer • Medical researcher • Executive coach chemist • Federal, state business manager • Entrepreneur • Primary or • Project manager • Games designer • Social researcher adviser • Journalist • Physiotherapist • Psychologist • Biotechnologist or territory • Museum curator • Financial analyst secondary teacher • Systems engineer • Software designer • Teacher of English • In-house counsel • Marketing or • Speech pathologist • Research • Ecologist or police officer • Policy analyst • Human resources • Special education • User-experience to speakers of • Management public relations administrator earth scientist • Risk analyst • Social researcher representative teacher designer other languages consultant specialist • Researcher • Marine scientist • Security analyst • Translator or or recruiter • Teacher of English • Web developer • Translator or • Public interest • Video game • Science • Mathematician interpreter • Marketing as a second interpreter advocate designer communicator or physicist • Urban planner specialist language • Zoologist
Uni is really different from high school. It’s hugely exciting, but UNI ESSENTIALS it can also be challenging when you’re starting out. We understand these challenges, so over the next few pages we explain everything EXPLAINED you need to know about fees, costs and financial support; how you apply for your degree; and what FOR all of those tricky uni terms actually mean. That’s YOU to the power of us
40 MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE COURSES 2021 MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE COURSES 2021 41 Make an investment What are in your future you waiting for? FEES AND OTHER COSTS HOW TO APPLY INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE STUDENT SERVICES AND AMENITIES FEE Applying for a uni degree is a big step, and it can seem a little overwhelming at times. It’s true that there are costs involved with uni study. The student services and amenities fee (SSAF) is a nominal We get this, so we’ve taken all the tricky stuff and distilled it into four easy steps. But attending uni is one of the best investments you can amount to be paid on top of your student contribution make to secure your future. Plus, we offer lots of support each session. It provides funding for student support if you need a helping hand. services, such as campus wellbeing, sport and recreation 1. Select facilities, and food and beverage operations. As with the Choose the degree you’d like to study COURSE FEES student contribution for course fees, the SSAF can be paid • Check out our degrees in this guide If you’re a domestic undergraduate student in a bachelor up front or deferred through SA-HELP (if eligible). • Visit courses.mq.edu.au degree or diploma, you’re known as a Commonwealth • Attend one of our many info sessions supported student. This means that the Australian OTHER COSTS Government will pay part of your fees, with the Beyond your tuition fees, you need to consider the extra remaining amount being paid by you. This amount costs of being a student: transport, books, software, is called your student contribution and can be paid accommodation and parking are all common expenses. up front at the beginning of each session or deferred 2. Review through HECS-HELP (if eligible). If you choose to defer FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND SCHOLARSHIPS Review your eligibility for our entry your payment, you’ll begin paying your fees once you We believe that all students who wish to study at uni programs and adjustment factors enter the workforce and your income exceeds a certain should be able to, regardless of their financial situation. • Check out pages 30–32 for more information threshold ($45,881 in 2020). We offer a generous suite of scholarships and provide a range of financial support services. The Australian HOW MUCH IT WILL COST YOU Government also offers financial assistance through Course fees are set by the Australian Government and Austudy, ABSTUDY and Youth Allowance. 3. Apply vary according to the particular subject area you study. Apply for your chosen degree through UAC The annual student contribution amount for each subject • Visit uac.edu.au for more information area, based on 80 credit points (full-time study load), falls into one of three bands in 2020 (table below). OR Apply for the Macquarie Leaders and ANNUAL STUDENT Achievers Early Entry Scheme BAND SUBJECT AREA CONTRIBUTION AMOUNT • Visit mq.edu.au/leaders-and-achievers for more information Humanities, behavioural science, social studies, education, clinical BAND 1 $6684 psychology, foreign languages, visual and performing arts, nursing BAND 2 Mathematics, statistics, computing, built environment, allied health, other health, science, engineering, surveying, agriculture $9527 4. Offer If you receive an offer Law, accounting, administration, economics, commerce, dentistry, • Congratulations and welcome to Macquarie. You’ll BAND 3 $11,155 medicine, veterinary science need to accept your offer at mq.edu.au/ug-secure Note: Contribution amounts are based on 2020 figures and should be used as a guide only. and complete your enrolment online In 2021, fees and fee types (such as Commonwealth supported places) may change due to legislation. Find out more mq.edu.au/ug-fees-and-costs
42 MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE COURSES 2021 MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE COURSES 2021 43 Macquarie speak LEARN THE LINGO ATAR SELECTION RANK ADJUSTMENT FACTORS GUARANTEED ENTRY SESSION LECTURE TUTORIAL UNIT The Australian Tertiary Admission The selection rank considers your Adjustment factors (previously bonus If you achieve a degree’s published A session is just like a school term. Lectures are where you’ll learn most Tutorials, or ‘tutes’, generally include Units are what we call subjects. Rank (ATAR) is a number between ATAR or equivalent rank plus any points) are additional points that may selection rank (ATAR + adjustment We have three sessions: Session 1 of your degree content. Their length 20 or 30 students and are an Most full-time students take four 30.00 and 99.95 that indicates your adjustment factors you’re eligible be used in combination with your factors), you’re guaranteed to receive (February – June), Session 2 varies from unit to unit, but most opportunity to ask your tutor units – each worth a fixed number rank relative to all students you for. You can combine our seven ATAR to derive your selection rank. an offer to study that degree at (August – November) and the run for one or two hours. Some take questions and talk about the degree of credit points – each session. started high school with. adjustment factor schemes to receive Adjustments do not change your Macquarie, as long as you’ve listed optional intensive Session 3 place in large theatres, while others material with fellow students. Each unit usually requires about nine up to 10 additional points for most of ATAR, only your selection rank. it as your highest eligible preference (December – February). are in smaller rooms. hours of study each week. our degrees. with UAC. SINGLE BACHELOR DEGREE DOUBLE BACHELOR DEGREE MAJOR SPECIALISATION CREDIT POINT PREREQUISITE ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE UAC These degrees typically involve three Double bachelor degrees involve A major is an area of study that you A specialisation is similar to a major, To graduate, you need to have A prerequisite is a school subject Some units assume that you have The Universities Admissions Centre or four years of full-time study in one studying two complementary or focus on within degrees such as the but it offers an even greater focus of completed the specified number – such as HSC Mathematics – that certain knowledge and skills from (UAC) receives and processes most specific area. While you’ll have the completely different degrees. Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor study. We offer 50 specialisations, of credit points for your degree. must be completed, or a requirement previous study, such as the HSC. applications for admission into flexibility to study units from a range of Double degrees increase your career of Commerce. You may be able to which are available in degrees such Each credit point equals about that must be satisfied, before you Introductory units and bridging university in New South Wales and different areas, your degree ultimately flexibility and can be completed faster combine two different areas with as the Bachelor of Science and the three hours of work per week, can enrol in a particular unit. courses are available if you don’t the Australian Capital Territory. focuses on one main area of study. than two single degrees. a double major. Bachelor of Ancient History. including class. have the recommended knowledge.
44 MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE COURSES 2021 MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE COURSES 2021 45 COURSES MADE BY EXTRAORDINARY CURRICULUM THREE CHOICES ARE BETTER THAN ONE Courses made by YOU to the power of us. It’s our unique approach You have the choice of undertaking one of our single bachelor to learning inspired by the world of ever-increasing change. degrees, double bachelor degrees or combined bachelor + master Imagine being empowered with greater choice, flexibility and degrees. With more than 50 single bachelor degrees and countless diversity in order to meet this change. Well, that’s exactly what we embody in our innovative curriculum. double bachelor degrees to choose from, we’re confident that you’ll find a degree over the following pages that excites and inspires you, FOCUS YOUR INTERESTS and sets you up for an amazing future. FUTURE-PROOF YOUR EMPLOYMENT POTENTIAL us More flexible and better aligned to your needs, our curriculum That’s the potential of courses made by (YOU) . WITH OUR SINGLE will deliver you a richer experience that will enable you to gain broader or more specialised knowledge in the areas that interest BACHELOR DEGREES you and empower you to pursue the careers of tomorrow. EXPLORE YOUR NICHE CORE AND FLEXIBLE ZONES Single bachelor degrees typically involve three or four years of Two key aspects at the heart of our bachelor degrees are focus SINGLE BACHELOR DEGREES full-time study in one specific area. While you’ll have the flexibility and flexibility. All our bachelor degrees have two zones – a core zone Single bachelor degrees are perfect if you have a strong interest in one to study units from a range of different areas, your degree ultimately and a flexible zone. area or if you have a specific career goal. These degrees allow you to focuses on one main area of study. We offer 50+ single bachelor Your core zone provides the focus of your preferred area of study develop in-depth knowledge and expertise in your chosen field. degrees, many of which are designed in collaboration with industry. and consists of all the units you’ll need to complete to meet your bachelor degree’s requirements. EXCITING AREAS OF STUDY We’ve transformed our bachelor degrees in arts, business, But a Macquarie bachelor degree isn’t just about acquiring the cognitive science, cybersecurity, education, engineering, health, discipline skill set required by your profession when you graduate. DOUBLE BACHELOR DEGREES information technology, law, linguistics, media, psychology A Macquarie bachelor degree also lets you follow your passions Double bachelor degrees allow you to undertake two degrees at and science. We’ve also revamped our majors and specialisations in a uniquely flexible way. the same time. They’re an excellent choice if you have two distinct across all disciplines. Do you want more depth in your area of study? Or would you like passions or if you have career aspirations that combine two to explore something new? Maybe you want to complete a second different fields. major or break out and learn a new language. With your flexible zone, the choice is yours. COMBINED BACHELOR + MASTER DEGREES Combined bachelor + master degrees allow you to take your knowledge to the next level. You’ll establish yourself as a specialist sooner, and you’ll enjoy accelerated career opportunities. FOCUS FLEXIBLE on your chosen area unit choices in your Find out more in depth with your flexible zone allow you courses.mq.edu.au core zone to follow your passions
46 MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE COURSES 2021 MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE COURSES 2021 47 DOUBLE YOUR ACCELERATE YOUR EXPERTISE CAREER WITH OUR DOUBLE WITH OUR COMBINED BACHELOR DEGREES BACHELOR + MASTER DEGREES THE FUTURE’S IN YOUR HANDS START YOUR CAREER SOONER STAND OUT TO EMPLOYERS BECOME A SPECIALIST SOONER Macquarie has always considered our students to be co-creators Double bachelor degrees fast-track your study – you usually At Macquarie, you’ll also have the opportunity to undertake In a four-year combined bachelor + master degree, you’ll study in their learning. One of the most exciting aspects of our complete double bachelor degrees one or even two years faster a combined bachelor + master degree. These degrees combine undergraduate units in your first and second years, a combination curriculum is that it allows you to study two degrees at once. than you would undertaking both degrees on their own. an undergraduate degree with a postgraduate degree and can be of undergraduate and postgraduate units in your third year, At most universities, it’s the academics who decide which degrees This not only saves you time but money as well. completed in as little as four years. Not only does this accelerated and postgraduate units in your fourth year. can be undertaken together. But that’s not how we do it at approach fast-track your learning, it also provides you with Macquarie. You know your career aspirations better than us, FEED YOUR CURIOSITY a specialised depth of knowledge that will strengthen your appeal so we allow you to choose the combination of degrees you consider By undertaking one of our double bachelor degrees, you can to future employers. will best kick-start your career.* feed your curiosity and look at things from multiple perspectives – all while gaining a high-quality qualification. CALLING ALL HIGH ACHIEVERS Double bachelor degrees involve studying two complementary If you’re a high achiever, you may apply to enter one of our combined or completely different degrees. They can increase your career LEADING THE PACK bachelor + master degrees. If you don’t quite achieve the results you flexibility and lead to greater employment prospects. Testament to our extraordinary range of double bachelor degrees, need for a combined bachelor + master degree, you can enrol in an Interested in studying economics and environmental studies? more students undertake this option at Macquarie than at any other undergraduate degree, work hard, and if you achieve the required How about finance and IT or commerce and psychology? Or maybe university in Australia. In fact, 28 per cent of Macquarie students marks, you can transfer to the combined bachelor + master degree you’re interested in a less traditional combination – how about choose to study one of our double bachelor degrees – more than of your choice after two years of study. planning with human sciences? Or electrical engineering with twice the national average. music? You tell us which combination you think will best prepare you for your future, and we’ll work with you to make it happen. *Some double degree exclusions apply. EMPLOYABILITY DOUBLE FAST-TRACK ACCELERATE SPECIALISE prospects can be your knowledge in your learning by up to your career opportunities and establish yourself increased significantly with two complementary or two years Find out more with a combined degree as an expert sooner double degrees completely different areas mq.edu.au/double-degrees
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