2020 International Student Guide
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2020 International student guide 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 4 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE 2020 MQ.EDU.AU 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 • ask us a question at [email protected] • call us on +61 2 9850 7346. NSW DESTINATION PHOTO: INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE 2020 MQ.EDU.AU 5 Contents MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY AT A GLANCE 6 STUDY IN SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA 8 WHERE ARE WE? 10 MAKE YOUR DREAM CAREER A REALITY 14 PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE, LEADERSHIP AND EXCHANGE 16 OUR GLOBAL ALUMNI NETWORK 18 OUR CAMPUS 22 WORLD-LEADING FACILITIES 24 CAMPUS LIFE 26 SUPPORT AND SERVICES 28 STUDENT ACCOMMODATION 30 SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT 32 1 YEAR MASTER DEGREES 36 DOUBLE DEGREES 38 FIND YOUR COURSE 42 ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES 44 BUSINESS 48 EDUCATION 58 ENGINEERING 62 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES 64 LANGUAGES AND LINGUISTICS 68 LAW 70 MEDIA, COMMUNICATIONS AND PERFORMING ARTS 72 MEDICINE AND HEALTH 74 PSYCHOLOGY AND COGNITIVE SCIENCE 78 SCIENCE 80 SECURITY, INTELLIGENCE AND CRIMINOLOGY 84 HIGHER DEGREE RESEARCH 86 MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE 88 ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAMS 90 UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 92 POSTGRADUATE ACADEMIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 98 ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS 100 STUDY ABROAD AND EXCHANGE 102 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 103 GLOSSARY OF TERMS 104 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT APPLICATION FORM 105 IMPORTANT DATES 111 6 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE 2020 MQ.EDU.AU Macquarie University at a glance THE EXPONENTIAL POWER OF OUR COLLECTIVE RANKED #1 11 SUBJECTS RANKED TOP 1% IN AUSTRALIA FOR GRADUATE RANKED IN OF WORLD THE TOP 100 UNIVERSITIES EMPLOYMENT (QS World University Rankings, 2019) GLOBALLY RATE (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2018) (QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2019) MORE THAN 2500 MORE THAN 30,000 WORK PLACEMENTS PARTNER ORGANISATIONS AUSTRALIA'S LARGEST RANGE across Australia and around the world, giving or community experiences through our OF 1 YEAR MASTER DEGREES you access to valuable industry contacts and PACE (Professional and Community 40+ degrees from 11 study areas helping you develop the employability skills Engagement) partnerships to jump-start your career INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE 2020 MQ.EDU.AU 7 Macquarie University at a glance THE EXPONENTIAL POWER OF OUR COLLECTIVE $1 BILLION INVESTED TO CREATE HEART OF SYDNEY'S 100 PERCENT OF A COLLABORATIVE CAMPUS FASTEST-GROWING RESEARCH ACTIVITY with world-class facilities and infrastructure BUSINESS REGION rated at world standard or above only 15 kilometres from the Sydney CBD (Excellence in Research for Australia evaluation) 5 QS STARS 190,000 ALUMNI IN OUR AUSTRALIA’S FIRST FULLY in teaching, employability, research, INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY INTEGRATED HEALTH PRECINCT facilities, internationalisation, innovation, from more than 140 countries centred around our on-campus hospital inclusiveness and specialist criteria (QS Stars University Ratings, 2019) MORE THAN 44,000 MORE THAN 150 220+ BACHELOR CONNECTED STUDENTS PARTNER UNIVERSITIES AND MASTER DEGREES including more than 10,000 international for student exchange in more many of which are designed in students from more than 140 countries than 40 countries collaboration with industry 8 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE 2020 MQ.EDU.AU 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 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE 2020 MQ.EDU.AU 9 If you are looking for a safe and friendly destination offering a dynamic, multicultural experience while you study, look no SYDNEY IS RANKED further than Sydney. TOP 10 The oldest and most populous city in Australia, Sydney is BEST STUDENT CITIES the country’s economic and financial hub, and is home to the IN THE WORLD regional headquarters of around 500 multinational companies. QS Best Student Cities, 2018 Wherever you choose to develop your career, Sydney is the perfect place to start. TOP 10 Australia is famous for its relaxed lifestyle, astounding SAFEST CITIES landscapes and high standards – particularly in education and IN THE WORLD The Economist Intelligence Unit healthcare. First inhabited by Indigenous people at least 50,000 Safe Cities Index, 2017 years ago, Australia has attracted people from more than 190 countries to study and migrate. Wherever you come from, you “I love the liveliness in Sydney – there’s are likely to find people from your country who have made their a buzz whenever you go to the city and home ‘Down Under’. there’s always something to do. I enjoy WELCOME TO OUR HOME going to Circular Quay and watching Located only 15 kilometres from Sydney’s central business the sun set next to the Harbour Bridge district, Macquarie is easily accessible by public transport, with and Sydney Opera House. I don’t think our own on-campus train station. We offer our students a full I’d ever get sick of it!” accommodation service, including free airport pickup when you Melissa Gojer first arrive. You will also be able to settle in and make new friends BACHELOR OF COMMERCE before classes start during our international orientation program. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GRADUATE FROM INDIA SYDNEY WEATHER SUMMER AUTUMN WINTER SPRING (DEC–FEB) (MAR–MAY) (JUN–AUG) (SEP–NOV) 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 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE 2020 MQ.EDU.AU 45 km Central Coast 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 Hornsby Macquarie Shopping Centre The Hills District Macquarie Featherdale Business Park Wildlife Park Chatswood Macquarie Park Innovation Blue District Mountains North 100 km Sydney Parramatta Business District Taronga Zoo Central Business Sydney District Olympic Park Sydney City DESTINATION FROM MACQUARIE DISTANCE (KM) DISTANCE (MILES) Campus Central business district 15 12 Bondi Beach Airport 25 17 Bondi Beach 25 16 Airport Sydney Map not to scale. 3 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE 2020 MQ.EDU.AU 11 1 4 2 5 1. SYDNEY HARBOUR 2. TARONGA ZOO 3. BONDI BEACH 4. MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY LAKE 5. MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY STATION It’s our mission at Macquarie to prepare you for the future – whatever 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 when you graduate you have a skill set that allows you to reinvent yourself in any industry. So we’ll encourage 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 FUTURE SUCCESS SECURED FOR 14 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE 2020 MQ.EDU.AU Make your dream career a reality MULTIPLY YOUR EMPLOYABILITY 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 in the you with skills for the future, we design top 10 in Australia for graduate employment. 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. they also provide practical real-world Our career accelerator initiatives ensure learning – learning that’s facilitated through that by the time you graduate you’re our unique programs. For example, our irresistible to employers. The initiatives award-winning Global Leadership Program is are built around three key stages: recognised as Australia’s flagship leadership program in a tertiary setting. Our PACE • Educate – we’ll help you determine what (Professional and Community Engagement) type of career is the best fit for you, provide program – the only one of its kind in you with advice about what employers Australia – gives you practical experience expect of you and help you develop your that’s fully integrated into your degree. career management skills. And our Student Exchange program – one • Enable – we’ll work with you to secure of the best in Australia – allows you to gain a placement in a work or community academic credit at one of our 150 global setting.