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Macquarie University International College | 2018 2 MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE Choose Macquarie University International College MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY'S FACTS AND RANKINGS 5 QS STARS AMONG TOP 2 PER CENT 10 SUBJECTS in teaching, employability, research, of universities in the world ranked in top 100 globally facilities, internationalisation, innovation, (QS World University Rankings, 2018) (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2017) inclusiveness and specialist criteria (QS Stars University Ratings, 2017) 22,000 STUDENTS MORE THAN $5 MILLION MGSM’S MBA RANKED 1 have benefited from work placements awarded in scholarships in Australia, 49 in the world or community experiences through each year (Financial Times, 2017) PACE (Professional and (including government scholarships) Community Engagement) 100 PER CENT TOP 50 MORE THAN 300 of our research activity rated at world most international university companies on campus or in the adjacent standard or above in the world high-tech precinct, providing access to (Excellence in Research for Australia, 2015) (Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2016) internship and job opportunities MORE THAN 40,000 $1 BILLION THE ONLY students from more than 100 countries invested in infrastructure AUSTRALIAN UNIVERSITY and facilities in recent years with a train station and a private hospital on campus MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE 3 QUESTIONS? ASK US ANYTHING … CONTENTS We are always available. WHERE ARE WE? 4 E: [email protected] STUDYING IN SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA 5 T: +61 2 9850 6939 FOUNDATION AND INTENSIVE PROGRAMS 7 mq.edu.au/college DIPLOMAS 8 WHICH COURSE IS RIGHT FOR YOU? 10 WORLD-CLASS FACILITIES 13 STUDENT LIFE AND SUPPORT 14 TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT 16 STUDENT ACCOMMODATION 18 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 20 HOW TO APPLY 22 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 23 “ At Macquarie University International College, you can join our vibrant community while you improve your English and academic skills. You’ll CRICOS Provider 00002J receive the support you need to flourish ABN 90 952 801 237 and move on to your university studies FTS0859 on the same familiar campus.” PHOTOS: All photos by Chris Stacey unless otherwise noted. This document has been prepared by Group Marketing, Macquarie University. Professor S Bruce Dowton The information in this document is correct as at the date of publication, but the University reserves the right to vary or withdraw any general information, The Vice-Chancellor and President, Macquarie University course(s) and/or unit(s), fees, and/or the mode or time of offering its course(s) and unit(s) without notice. 4 MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE Macquarie University is located just 15 kilometres from Sydney’s city centre in one of the largest business Ku-ring-gai and technology precincts in the Southern Hemisphere. National Park Where are we? OUR LOCATION IN SYDNEY Manly Beach Blue Chatswood Mountains Parramatta Penrith Taronga Zoo City centre Sydney City Campus Bondi Beach DESTINATION DISTANCE BY CAR BY TRAIN City centre 15 km 20 min 30 min Airport 25 km 40 min 65 min Airport Sydney Map not to scale MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE 5 Sydney has something for everyone – from the iconic Sydney Harbour and more than 100 beaches, to picturesque mountains and arts and cultural festivals. Studying in Sydney, Australia A DESTINATION LIKE NO OTHER If you are looking for a safe and friendly destination offering a dynamic, multicultural experience while you study, look no 4TH MOST further than Sydney. The oldest city in Australia, Sydney is the country’s economic and DESIRABLE financial hub, and is home to the regional headquarters of around STUDENT CITY 500 multinational companies. Wherever you choose to develop IN THE WORLD your career, Sydney is the perfect place to start. QS Best Student Cities, 2016 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 6TH SAFEST years ago, Australia has attracted people from more than 200 CITY IN THE WORLD countries to study and migrate. Wherever you come from, you The Economist Intelligence are likely to find people from your country who have made their Unit Safe Cities Index, 2015 home ‘Down Under’. 7TH MOST LIVEABLE CITY ON THE PLANET The Economist Intelligence Unit Global Liveability Ranking, 2016 TOURISM NSW TOURISM PHOTO: PHOTO: Bondi Beach MUSE (Macquarie University Spatial Experience) MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE 7 Depending on your academic background and English language proficiency, you can choose one of our two programs. These programs are designed to equip you with the skills and capabilities you need to enter the first year of a Macquarie University bachelor degree. Standard Foundation and Intensive programs Standard Foundation Program 4 TERMS FULL-TIME This program is designed for international students who have completed at least a Year 11 equivalent and require additional academic support and upgraded English skills to reach university entry level. 2 UNITS PER TERM WHAT YOU WILL STUDY: • five core units (required) covering academic English, mathematics, IT and research skills 35 • three elective units (required) chosen to align with your future degree. WEEKS DURATION (INCLUDING EXAMS AND BREAKS) CORE UNITS Academic English 1 Mathematics 1 or 2 or 3 Information Technology $24,480 Academic English 2 Research for University Studies INDICATIVE TOTAL TUITION FEE (AUD) ELECTIVES ARTS STREAM BUSINESS AND COMMERCE STREAM SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING STREAM courses.mq.edu.au/intl/ History Accounting Biology FoundStd Media Economics Chemistry CRICOS CODE Mathematics 2 & 3 Mathematics 2 & 3 Mathematics 2 & 3 085296J DEGREE OPTIONS: INTAKES FOR 2018 You can move straight into the first year of a selected Macquarie University bachelor degree in February, July and October your chosen stream, as long as you meet the entry requirements of the Bachelor. See page 10 for information about the available degrees and entry requirements. ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS IELTS 5.5 (5.0 in each band) Intensive Program 2 This program is designed for international students who have completed at least a Year 12 TERMS FULL-TIME equivalent and have almost reached university entry requirements but still need to improve their English language and academic skills. 2 UNITS PER TERM WHAT YOU WILL STUDY: • three core units (required) covering academic English, mathematics and research skills 15 • one elective unit (required) chosen to align with your future degree, depending on unit availability. WEEKS DURATION (INCLUDING EXAMS AND BREAKS) CORE UNITS Academic English 2 Mathematics 1, 2,or 3 Research for University Studies $16,200 ELECTIVES INDICATIVE TOTAL TUITION FEE (AUD) ARTS STREAM BUSINESS AND COMMERCE STREAM SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING STREAM Media Accounting Chemistry courses.mq.edu.au/intl/Int DEGREE OPTIONS: CRICOS CODE You can move straight into the first year of a selected Macquarie University bachelor degree in 094320F your chosen stream, as long as you meet the entry requirements of the Bachelor. See page 10 for information about the available degrees and entry requirements. INTAKES FOR 2018 February and October Refer to mq.edu.au/college for the most up-to-date information. ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS All programs are registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS). IELTS 6.0 (5.5 in each band) The standard foundation program meets the requirements for foundation programs that have been registered on CRICOS for delivery in Australia to overseas students, providing an academic preparation for entry to first year undergraduate study. 8 MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE If your English language skills are close to those required for university entry, you may qualify for a diploma. These programs are equivalent to the first year of a bachelor degree. If you are successful in your diploma studies, you can move straight into the second year of a bachelor degree at Macquarie. Diplomas 5* Diploma of Accounting, Commerce TERMS FULL-TIME and Business Administration * This program is tailored for international students who have completed a Year 12 equivalent UNITS2 PER TERM education and whose English language skills are close to those required for university entry. (8 UNITS AND 2 SUPPORT MODULES) It serves as an introduction to general business studies. WHAT YOU WILL STUDY: 44 • five core units (required) to prepare you with fundamental knowledge in business WEEKS DURATION (INCLUDING EXAMS AND BREAKS) • three elective units (required) chosen to align with your future degree. CORE UNITS $29,400 Academic Communication Finance 1A Microeconomic Principles INDICATIVE TOTAL TUITION FEE (AUD) in Business and Economics Marketing Fundamentals Business Statistics ELECTIVES courses.mq.edu.au/intl/ DipAccg Accounting in Society Mathematics 123 Introduction to Business Information Systems Principles of Management CRICOS CODE Mathematics 1A 095019C DEGREE OPTIONS: INTAKES FOR 2018 You can move straight into the second year of a selected Macquarie University bachelor degree in February, July and October business, as long as you succeed in your studies. See page 11 for information about the available ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS degrees and entry requirements. IELTS 6.0 (5.5 in each band) 5* Diploma of Engineering TERMS FULL-TIME This program is tailored for international students who have completed a Year 12 equivalent education and whose English language