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           When your potential is multiplied
         by a university built for collaboration,
               anything can be achieved.
             That’s YOU to the power of us
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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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