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International Students Guide 2021 2021 International student guide When your potential is multiplied by a university built for collaboration, anything can be achieved. YOU TO THE POWER OF us 2 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE 2021 MQ.EDU.AU INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE 2021 MQ.EDU.AU 3 CONTENTS Our global reputation 4 The Australian advantage 6 Study in Sydney 8 Connected research intelligence 10 Campus facilities 12 Industry connections 14 Employability initiatives 16 Student life 18 Accommodation 20 Find your course 22 Arts and social sciences 28 At Macquarie, we have discovered Business 34 Education 42 the human equation for success. Engineering 48 By knocking down the walls Information technologies 52 Languages and linguistics 56 between departments, and uniting Law 60 the powerhouses of research and Media, communications and performing arts 62 Medicine and health 66 industry, human collaboration can Psychology and cognitive science 70 flourish. This is the exponential Science 74 Security, intelligence and criminology 78 power of our collective, where Macquarie University International College 82 potential is multiplied by a campus English language programs 86 Higher degree research programs 88 and curriculum designed to foster How to apply 92 collaboration for the benefit of Scholarships and living costs 93 Academic entry requirements 94 everyone. Because we believe when English language requirements 99 we all work together, we multiply our Undergraduate academic entry requirements 100 Postgraduate academic entry requirements 102 ability to achieve remarkable things. Graduate certificates and graduate diplomas 104 1 year master degrees 105 Double degrees 106 YOU TO THE POWER OF us Important dates 107 QUESTIONS? ASK US ANYTHING … INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Degrees, entry requirements, fees and general enquiries: • chat live by clicking on the chat icon on any degree page at courses.mq.edu.au • ask us a question at [email protected] • call us on +61 2 9850 7346 APPLY NOW 4 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE 2021 MQ.EDU.AU INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE 2021 MQ.EDU.AU 5 Ranked TOP 200 THE IN THE WORLD* EXPONENTIAL Ranked #1 IN AUSTRALIA FOR POWER OF OUR GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT RATE^ Ranked COLLECTIVE TOP 10 IN AUSTRALIA FOR GRADUATE EMPLOYABILITY^ 9 subjects ranked TOP 100 IN THE WORLD# SYDNEY’S FASTEST GROWING BUSINESS REGION with more than 300 leading companies on or around campus 44,000 STUDENTS with more than 10,000 international students from 140 countries *Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2021 ^QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2020 #QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2020 6 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE 2021 MQ.EDU.AU INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE 2021 MQ.EDU.AU 7 WORLD-CLASS EDUCATION SYSTEM 14TH LARGEST Australia is one of the standard-setters for excellence in education internationally. The education sector in Australia is based on a network of world-leading education economy in the world by GDP (The World Bank, 2019) providers, and is underpinned by an enviable system of quality control and THE government accreditation. Macquarie University joins Australia’s globally ranked universities in the top 200 in the world (Times Higher Education World University 750,000 Rankings, 2021). international students from EMPLOYABILITY-FOCUSED DEGREES 190 countries Many courses in Australia are structured to help you make the successful transition (Department of Education, Skills and AUSTRALIAN Employment, 2019) to your dream career. The internships and industry work experience which are embedded in your course, ensure you are ready for work and well equipped with up-to-date, practical skills demanded by employers. Macquarie’s PACE (Professional TOP 3 and Community Engagement) program connects you to more than 30,000 work international student placements or community experiences with our industry partners. ADVANTAGE destination in the world SAFE AND MULTICULTURAL ENVIRONMENT (UCL Centre for Global Higher Education) Australia’s advanced economy, stable democracy and cultural diversity ensures you Australia is known as one of the world’s most diverse and welcoming countries. can feel safe and welcome. In all major cities, you will enjoy a safe and high standard of 90% Experience a cutting-edge and globally recognised Australian education and get ready living, with the quality of healthcare, transport and infrastructure all above international averages. Thirty per cent* of the Australian population was born overseas, contributing overall international for a world of learning and career opportunities in a safe, friendly environment. to the nation’s rich cultural diversity. Sydney, where Macquarie is located, is consistently student satisfaction ranked in the best student cities in the world for its safety and multicultural lifestyle. (Department of Education, 2018) REWARDING AND SUPPORTED STUDENT EXPERIENCE Many universities, including Macquarie, have dedicated, qualified international 30% student, academic and career counsellors to help you make the most of your time here. of Australians born overseas, Your life on campus will be enriched with many extracurricular activities, while your contributing to the nation’s adventures off campus will take you to many world-famous tourist destinations in the rich cultural diversity land down under. (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2019) EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Australia is a great place to work as an international student, with opportunities for you to work part time while studying subject to your visa conditions. If you are interested in staying in Australia to work after you graduate, you may be eligible for the Post-Study Work stream of the Temporary Graduate Visa^ subject to meeting the requirements of the Australian Department of Home Affairs. Visit immi.homeaffairs.gov.au for more information. * Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2019 ^ studyinaustralia.gov.au 8 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE 2021 MQ.EDU.AU INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE 2021 MQ.EDU.AU 9 THE BUSINESS CAPITAL OF AUSTRALIA TOP 3 Sydney is home to more global firms than any other Australian city. A gateway to Asian economies, the city houses regional headquarters for more than 500 multinational most liveable cities in the world (The Economist Intelligence Unit, 2019) companies. The city also employs almost one-third* of the Australian workforce, giving you many economic and professional opportunities to kickstart your career. * Australian Department of Education, Skills and Employment TOP 5 DYNAMIC AND VIBRANT STUDENT CITY Safest Cities in the world Sydney is one of the most popular cities in the world for international students. (The Economist Safe Cities Index, 2019) Visit free art galleries, watch a movie at the local cinema, set off on a hike or go surfing at the beach – you will never run out of things to do in this dynamic and TOP 10 CAN STUDY cosmopolitan destination. Best Student Cities in the world CONVENIENT PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION (QS Best Student Cities, 2019) Sydney’s transport system is safe, clean and reliable. With buses, trains, ferries and light rail, there are plenty of options to get around the city. Macquarie campus is located just 15 kilometres from Sydney’s city centre and is well-connected with an 8.2 MILLION IN SYDNEY most populous state in Australia on-campus Metro station and many bus routes. (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2020) If you are looking for a safe and friendly destination MACQUARIE BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY PARK offering a dynamic, multicultural experience while you study, Macquarie Park, one of the fastest growing business regions in Sydney, is the home LARGEST look no further than Sydney. of the Macquarie University campus. This thriving hub of innovation and discovery brings together academics, students and industry professionals from more than 300 STATE ECONOMY international organisations and corporations. With the major Macquarie Shopping in Australia Centre and a wide variety of restaurants, cafés and retail stores nearby, you will enjoy (Reserve Bank of Australia, 2020) a relaxing and convenient lifestyle with everything that you need at your doorstep. SYDNEY WEATHER SUMMER AUTUMN WINTER SPRING (DEC–FEB) (MAR–MAY) (JUN–AUG) (SEP–NOV) 19–2 °C 15–22 °C 9–17 °C 11–23 °C 66–78 °F 58–72 °F 48–63 °F 52–73 °F Average temperature ranges 10 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE 2021 MQ.EDU.AU INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE 2021 MQ.EDU.AU 11 REAL-WORLD RESEARCH IMPACT 100% In applying our research, our discoveries translate into real improvements for local, national and global communities. One such discovery is wi-fi, which our researchers of research activity rated at co-developed with CSIRO (the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research world standard or above CONNECTED Organisation), which has transformed the way the world accesses the internet. (ERA 2018) Other innovations such as shark-deterrent surfboards, archaeology at the cutting edge of technology, hearing treatments that unlock a world of possibilities and synthetic yeast MORE THAN 160 that could feed billions demonstrate our collective intelligence and potential to solve researchers have published INTELLIGENCE real-world problems. research that is in the top 1% OUTSTANDING ON THE WORLD STAGE of publications worldwide We are ranked among the highest-performing research universities in Australia. In the The world’s challenges are complex and interrelated. The solutions require 2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) evaluation, we achieved the highest 2800 thinking that’s not constrained by traditional academic boundaries. With a rating
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