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International courses 2019 When your potential is multiplied by a university built for collaboration, anything can be achieved. That’s YOU to the power of us At Macquarie, we have discovered the human equation for success. By knocking down the walls between departments, and uniting the powerhouses of research and industry, human collaboration can flourish. This is the exponential power of our collective, where potential is multiplied by a campus and curriculum designed to foster collaboration for the benefit of everyone. Because we believe when we all work together, we multiply our ability to achieve remarkable things. That’s YOU to the power of us PHOTO: DESTINATION NSW Contents WHY CHOOSE MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY? 6 STUDY IN SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA 8 WHERE ARE WE? 10 BUILD YOUR DREAM CAREER 12 BUILD YOUR NETWORKS 15 WHERE COLLABORATION MEETS INNOVATION 16 OUR GLOBAL ALUMNI NETWORK 18 MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY CITY CAMPUS 20 STUDENT ACCOMMODATION 22 WORLD-LEADING FACILITIES 24 SUPPORT AND SERVICES 26 CAMPUS LIFE 28 PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE, LEADERSHIP AND EXCHANGE 30 SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT 32 FIND YOUR COURSE 35 BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT 38 EDUCATION 50 ENGINEERING AND IT 54 ENVIRONMENT 58 HEALTH AND MEDICAL SCIENCES 64 LAW, SECURITY AND INTELLIGENCE 72 MEDIA, CREATIVE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION 80 SCIENCE 86 SOCIETY, HISTORY AND LANGUAGES 90 BACHELOR OF ARTS 96 SHORT-TERM STUDY ABROAD AND EXCHANGE 97 HIGHER DEGREE RESEARCH 98 MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE 100 ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAMS 10102 UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 104 POSTGRADUATE ACADEMIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 107 ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS 108 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 111 GLOSSARY OF TERMS 112 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT APPLICATION FORM 113 IMPORTANT DATES 119 Questions? Ask us anything … INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Courses, entry requirements, fees and general enquiries • chat live by clicking on the chat icon on any course page • ask us a question at [email protected] • call us on +61 2 9850 7346 6 MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL COURSES 2019 At Macquarie, we are all about unconventional thinking, open collaboration and making connections with diverse people and perspectives to create real change. Here is a snapshot of our achievements. Why choose Macquarie University? MACQUARIE AT A GLANCE 11 SUBJECTS RANKED RANKED TOP 1% 5 QS STARS IN THE TOP 100 GLOBALLY OF WORLD UNIVERSITIES in teaching, employability, research, facilities, internationalisation, innovation, (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2018) (QS World University Rankings, 2019) inclusiveness and specialist criteria FIRST GLOBAL RESEARCH RANKED AMONG THE TOP 130 104 UNDERGRADUATE COLLABORATION PATHWAY UNIVERSITIES IN THE WORLD DEGREES via the Master of Research for employability many of which are designed in (QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2018) collaboration with industry TOP 50 MOST 10,000 GRADUATES REALISE 30 RESEARCHERS INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY THEIR POTENTIAL EACH YEAR IN THE TOP 1% connecting global communities with sought-after degrees of scientific authors in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2016) MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL COURSES 2019 7 Why choose Macquarie University? MACQUARIE AT A GLANCE MORE THAN 150 MORE THAN 30,000 MORE THAN 300 PARTNER UNIVERSITIES WORK PLACEMENTS INDUSTRY PARTNERS for student exchange in more or community experiences through our on campus or in the adjacent high-tech than 40 countries PACE (Professional and Community precinct, providing access to internship Engagement) partnerships and job opportunities $1 BILLION INVESTED TO CREATE MORE THAN 45,000 HEART OF SYDNEY’S A COLLABORATIVE CAMPUS CONNECTED STUDENTS FASTEST-GROWING REGION with world-class facilities and infrastructure from more than 100 countries only 15 kilometres from the Sydney CBD 184,000 ALUMNI IN OUR AUSTRALIA’S FIRST FULLY 100 PER CENT OF INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY INTEGRATED HEALTH PRECINCT RESEARCH ACTIVITY from more than 140 countries centred around our on-campus hospital rated at world standard or above (Excellence in Research for Australia evaluation) 8 MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL COURSES 2019 Sydney has something for everyone – from the iconic Sydney Harbour and more than 100 beaches, to picturesque mountains and arts and cultural festivals. Study in Sydney, Australia A DESTINATION LIKE NO OTHER Bondi Beach, Australia’s most famous beach MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL COURSES 2019 9 If you are looking for a safe and friendly destination offering a dynamic, multicultural experience while you study, look no further than Sydney. MOST The oldest city in Australia, Sydney is the country’s economic and financial hub, and is home to the regional headquarters of around 500 multinational DESIRABLE companies. Wherever you choose to develop your career, Sydney is the STUDENT CITY IN THE WORLD perfect place to start. QS Best Student Cities, 2017 Australia is famous for its relaxed lifestyle, astounding landscapes and high standards – particularly in education and healthcare. First inhabited by Indigenous people at least 50,000 years ago, Australia has attracted people 7TH SAFEST from more than 200 countries to study and migrate. Wherever you come CITY IN THE WORLD from, you are likely to find people from your country who have made their The Economist Intelligence Unit home ‘Down Under’. Safe Cities Index, 2017 WELCOME TO OUR HOME Located only 15 kilometres from Sydney’s central business district, “I love the liveliness in Sydney – there’s Macquarie is easily accessible by public transport. We offer our students a buzz whenever you go to the city and a full accommodation service, including free airport pickup when you first arrive. You will also be able to settle in and make new friends before there’s always something to do. I enjoy classes start during our international orientation program. going to Circular Quay and watching the sun set next to the Harbour Bridge WE MAKE IT EASY Macquarie participates in the Australian Government’s streamlined student and Sydney Opera House. I don’t think visa processing system, available to only the highest-quality education I’d ever get sick of it!” providers. This means that if you choose to study at Macquarie, you will likely Melissa Gojer (India) need to produce fewer documents and could expect faster processing times BACHELOR OF COMMERCE when applying for a visa. SYDNEY WEATHER SUMMER AUTUMN WINTER SPRING 19 – 26°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 MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL COURSES 2019 Macquarie University is located just 15 kilometres from Sydney’s city centre in one of the largest business and technology precincts in the Southern Hemisphere. Ku-ring-gai National Park Where are we? OUR LOCATION IN SYDNEY Manly Beach Macquarie Park Innovation Blue District Mountains Chatswood 100 km Parramatta MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY TO CITY Taronga Zoo City Sydney centre Olympic Park Sydney City Campus Bondi Beach DESTINATION FROM MACQUARIE DISTANCE (KM) DISTANCE (MILES) City centre 15 12 Airport 25 17 Bondi Beach 25 16 Airport Sydney Map not to scale 3 4 PHOTO: BERNIE PHELAN PHOTO: 2 5 GAYLOR FJ PHOTO: 1 6 1. SYDNEY CITY CENTRE 2. BONDI BEACH 3. MACQUARIE CENTRE ENTERTAINMENT AND SHOPPING PRECINCT 4. MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY TRAIN STATION 5. SYDNEY HARBOUR 6. TARONGA ZOO 12 MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL COURSES 2019 Having a career that is satisfying, is prosperous and makes a measurable difference in the world is the dream of many. At Macquarie, we provide you with the necessary building blocks to set your dream in motion. Build your dream career MULTIPLY YOUR POTENTIAL FOR SUCCESS SECURE YOUR FUTURE WHAT EMPLOYERS WANT University is about so much more than getting a degree Every one of our courses focuses on building the two skill and a great job at the end – but let’s be honest, carving sets that employers tell us they want in a graduate: hard out that dream career is definitely one of the major skills and soft skills. reasons people go to university. Hard skills are the technical capabilities that are usually To help you succeed, we’ve established a set of career particular to your course. They’re the how-to-do-the-job accelerator initiatives through which we’ll educate, skills – skills you need if you want to be an archaeologist, enable and empower you to launch your career in engineer, accountant, physiotherapist or lawyer. whatever field ignites your passion. Equally important, however, are soft skills such as communication, digital literacy, entrepreneurship, STEPPING STONES TO YOUR CAREER initiative, teamwork, self-awareness, creativity, agility, The purpose of our career accelerator initiatives is leadership, problem solving, time management, to ensure that by the time you graduate, you are professional etiquette and intercultural competence. irresistible to employers. The initiatives are built around three key stages: Each of these is highly transferable across all industries, so regardless of the course you undertake and the jobs • Educate – we’ll help you determine what type of that are available in the coming years, your future will career is the best fit for you, provide you with advice be secure. about what employers expect of you and help you develop your career management skills. • Enable – we’ll work with you to secure a placement in a business or community setting. Such placements can include paid and unpaid internships, university vacation arrangements or course-based work experience. They can be short term – running for a couple