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The international QS rating system identifies, evaluates and recognises universities for their diverse and specialist strengths.

Macquarie achieves

5 QS Stars

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This document has been prepared by the Marketing Unit, Macquarie University. 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; any course(s) and/or unit(s); its fees and/or the mode or time of offering its course(s) and unit(s) without notice. Prospective students are advised to check whether there has been any variation or withdrawal affecting any course(s) in which they wish to enrol with Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au or 1800 351 117 prior to proceeding.

“A typical five star university is generally world class in a broad range of areas, enjoys a high reputation and has cutting-edge facilities and internationally renowned research and teaching faculty.” QS 2013

teaching, employability, research, internationalisation,

facilities, innovation, access and specialist subjects

5 stars across all categories

One of only 5 Australian universities to receive 5 stars in all categories

The rating places Macquarie alongside renowned international institutions

We achieved top scores for institutional research collaborations, prolific academic experts, academic

reputation, internationalisation, student satisfaction

and graduate employment

The rating, attained only by truly world-class institutions,

reinforces our academic, research and international standing

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It’s what’s inside that counts

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At a glance 6

Get real-world experience before you graduate 8

Our areas of study 10

Shape your future 14

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Campus life 20

Be a global citizen 22

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Imagine your futureTRANSFORM YOURSELF WITH MACQUARIE

Macquarie is more than your traditional university.

When you choose Macquarie, you are not only choosing a world-class educational experience, you will also gain access to our first-class facilities, friendly staff and students, and park-like campus.

You will learn from the best and apply your knowledge to real-life situations through PACE, our international exchange program and many other opportunities we provide our students.

Macquarie does more than offer you an exceptional education with outstanding career prospects; Macquarie offers you the opportunity to transform yourself. Through global engagement, real-world experiences and our unique curriculum, Macquarie will help you realise your aspirations, whatever they might be.

So what are you waiting for?

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students in PACE (Professional and Community Engagement) since

its inception

2500in teaching, employability, research,

internationalisation, facilities, innovation, access and specialist subjects

5 QS Stars

kilometres from the Sydney CBD

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invested in infrastructure and facilities in recent years

$1 billionthe only Australian university with a licence to dig in Egypt’s Nile Valley

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of our graduates under the age of 25 are employed in their first full-time job within

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brings together some of the country’s best researchers and service providers to

advance research, education and innovation into hearing and language disorders

Australian Hearing Hub

At a glanceMACQUARIE FACTS AND FIGURES

alumni in more than 140 countries

150,000

Australia’s most technologically advanced private hospital on a university campus

Macquarie University Hospital

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We’ve all heard that employers want graduates with experience, but how do you get that experience until someone employs you?

This is where Macquarie’s unique PACE (Professional and Community Engagement) program comes in: it gives you practical experience while you’re still a student so you can get that all-important headstart on your career.

Through local and international experiences, PACE offers you invaluable work and life skills that set you apart from other graduates; skills that equip you for the real world and make you more attractive to employers. Who doesn’t want that?

You could be interning at international corporations like Microsoft or GlaxoSmithKline, working with Indigenous tourism operators in the Northern Territory, building houses for homeless people in Peru, working with local councils to develop community engagement strategies or assisting with a land rights claim in the jungles of Borneo. This is just a snapshot though; our range of PACE options are extensive.

But PACE is about more than preparing you for work; PACE helps prepare you for life by showing you how you can apply the skills you learn in the classroom to real-life situations, and by helping you develop maturity, wisdom and a deeper understanding of the world – and your place in it.

Get real-world experience before you graduateMACQUARIE’S PACE PROGRAM

Macquarie is the only Australian university to offer real-world experiences that are fully integrated into the curriculum.

Known as the ‘3Ps’, People, Planet and PACE units underpin our degrees and have been developed in response to the need from employers for well-rounded employees with both specialised skills and breadth of understanding who will fit comfortably into the workplace and the broader society.

To ensure that you study a diversity of units, you will complete a People and a Planet unit as part of your degree. You will also have the opportunity to undertake a PACE unit.

People units offer a range of socially focused subjects that help you explore everything from dance and linguistics to philosophy, history and environmental economics. Planet units relate to the natural world and include units on sustainability, law, bioethics, introductory physics, environmental accounting and astronomy, among others.

Macquarie’s 3Ps

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Windows of opportunityHOW THE PACE PROGRAM HELPED RONAN

“Macquarie was my first choice when leaving school. Several of my friends and family had studied at Macquarie and each of them strongly recommended I do so. Macquarie has great teachers, facilities and social activities, and the travel options make it so easy to get to.

The highlight of my time at Macquarie was an internship I undertook at Microsoft, which has led to a full-time position. The internship was facilitated through the PACE program, which is unique to Macquarie. While interning, I also undertook two PACE units. Both were really beneficial as the intern program itself was very intense and engaging, and the units helped me reflect on my experience.

The practical nature of studying at Macquarie helped me greatly in developing initiative and communication skills, which are essential in succeeding in my graduate role at Microsoft. Through PACE I was able to take what I was learning in my degree and test my skills and knowledge in a real-world context.”

Ronan Chander Bachelor of Commerce Audience marketing manager Microsoft Australia

“The PACE program is an important part of our recruitment strategy. What has impressed me, and why we continue to support the program, is because the students come in so ready to perform corporate tasks. We think about hiring PACE program participants as they have a track record that makes them incredibly attractive to us.”

Steven Miller Business planning manager Microsoft Australia

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Faculty of Arts

Our areas of studyDISCOVER A WORLD OF POSSIBILITIES

Media, creative arts and communications

At Macquarie our programs are designed to keep you up-to-date with new and emerging media and industry practices while ensuring you have a strong understanding of traditional mass communication. Home to Australia’s first media department, you will learn from award-winning academics and experts and have access to industry-standard facilities – the best of any university in the country. Our multi-million dollar media hub includes professional screen, radio and dance studios, state-of-the-art digital workstations for all production areas, a specially equipped screening theatre and the latest in digital production and editing tools. So immerse yourself in writing, dance, music, screen production, management, marketing, cultural studies, communication, and interactive technology and games and set yourself up for a career in the new media landscape.

Society, history and languages

Expand your horizons and see the bigger picture with our world-class degrees in society, history and languages. Our ancient history programs are world renowned, and we are the only university in Australia with a licence to dig in Egypt’s Nile Valley and to offer a full study of Egyptology. We have one of the top 100 language departments in the world – offering the widest range of European languages in New South Wales and comprehensive options in Asian languages – giving you the skills to broaden your career opportunities from interpreting to international trade. So, whether it’s politics, history (modern or ancient), philosophy, sociology, English, international studies, anthropology, Indigenous studies or languages, your studies will take you into a world far beyond academia.

Security and intelligence

The security environment, both nationally and internationally, has been transformed over the past decade, leading to demand for highly skilled graduates in this field around the world. Our Criminology major and the new Bachelor of Security Studies will give you the tools and knowledge for a career in the changing policing, intelligence and security sector. Taught by senior academics and leading industry professionals, our innovative programs will also give you opportunities to build professional contacts with experts working both in Australia and internationally.

Macquarie Law School

Law at Macquarie has been rated in the top 8 in Australia by QS World University Rankings. As pioneers of interdisciplinary law study in Australia, Macquarie prepares you to look beyond law as a function of rules and procedures. You will be challenged to think around problems and provide more innovative solutions – skills highly valued by employers. With the option to combine your law degree with other areas of study, you can open the way to a variety of careers including legal practice, private industry, government, education and community services.

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Faculty of Business and Economics

Accounting and corporate governance

Accounting is the language of business and a vital tool for organisations to analyse reports and solve business problems. Accountants, auditors and risk managers are in demand worldwide, finding employment in all areas of commerce, not-for-profit and government. Macquarie’s expertise in this field ranges from financial and management reporting to risk, corporate governance, ethics, and information systems and development. Our accredited degrees give you depth and breadth of knowledge, and the skills to relate this knowledge to complex situations in the real world.

Applied finance and actuarial studies

The finance sector is dynamic and complex, and highly skilled graduates are in demand worldwide. Finance at Macquarie investigates three core areas: corporate finance, investments and financial markets, and their effect on the flow of funds within the economy and on the control of risk. Macquarie has a long and proud history in teaching actuarial studies – in fact we are recognised by the Actuaries Institute as a Centre of Excellence in actuarial education. Our actuarial studies program is the longest running of its kind in Australia and our graduates are highly sought after.

Business, economics and commerce

A business, economics or commerce degree from Macquarie counts for more in the business world. As a graduate in this field you will achieve a higher than average starting salary and be sought after by leading businesses across Australia and around the world. That’s because Macquarie equips you with the skills that companies want. Our interdisciplinary approach gives you the chance to combine degrees, and get more hands-on experience through internships with some of Australia’s best companies. If you want a business, economics or commerce degree that means more in the business world, this is it.

Marketing and management

Marketing and management are key to success in the dynamic world of business. Through the creation and communication of value, marketing focuses on how to best satisfy the wants and needs of customers. Management ensures that all functions of business such as human resources, administration, international business and marketing are all aligned with the organisation’s overall strategies. Marketing and management at Macquarie are unique as they not only explore the theory behind modern marketing and management principles, they also allow you to gain practical skills in media-related technologies that can be applied in a marketing or management context.

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Faculty of Human Sciences

Education and teaching

Educators shape the future. They change destinies, enrich lives and empower individuals to realise their full intellectual and social potential. Our University-wide teacher education program gives you a broad world view, an understanding of your chosen area of study within a wider social context, and qualifications that enhance your employment opportunities in primary and secondary teaching, and special education. Macquarie is a leader in early childhood teaching and research. Our teaching academics are experts in the field, frequently providing specialist opinions and media commentary, while our Mia Mia Child and Family Study Centre – a world-renowned long day care centre – offers a unique range of learning and research opportunities for students.

Health professions

Macquarie is the place to be for health. We are investing heavily in your future through the Macquarie University Hospital, the Australian School of Advanced Medicine and the Australian Hearing Hub. Our degrees offer you employment opportunities in health and community work, health policy and promotion, health education research and management. They may also give you the academic background for postgraduate study in a number of areas such as audiology, physiotherapy, speech pathology and public health. As a Macquarie graduate you will possess skills that will allow you to help drive innovation and improve the lives of people with various health conditions.

Linguistics, speech and hearing

As a student at Macquarie you’ll study on a campus that is home to the new Australian Hearing Hub, which brings together some of the country’s best researchers and service providers to advance research, education and innovation into understanding human speech, hearing and language. The Australian Hearing Hub offers you the unique opportunity to work alongside experts in the industry providing an unrivalled learning experience. It also enables graduates and researchers to drive innovation and improve the lives of people with speech, hearing and language disorders.

Psychology

When you study psychology at Macquarie you will do so alongside some of the best. We offer a broad, holistic, interdisciplinary approach to learning and thinking – an approach that better prepares you for life and your career. We’re home to first-class minds as well as first-class facilities which include a state-of-the-art simulation centre, eight-camera motion capture laboratory, purpose-built psychology clinics and clinical skills training centre, perception lab and neuropharmacology labs. Our research in psychology and cognitive sciences is helping thousands living with autism, dementia, dyslexia and schizophrenia.

Our areas of studyDISCOVER A WORLD OF POSSIBILITIES

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Faculty of Science

Earth and environmental science

Environmental resource management has become one of the issues of our time and demand for top-quality environmental scientists is high. Our commitment to first-class interdisciplinary research has placed us at the forefront of Earth and environmental science study, both in Australia and internationally. We are home to many world-renowned researchers and academics so at Macquarie you study with people who are using their knowledge to make an impact on today’s environmental issues. Our degrees give you the skills to make practical, positive change in areas like conservation, resource management, sustainability, development and planning.

Engineering

Our engineering programs combine a strong research-based curriculum with practical skills acquisition and industry exposure. Our programs offer a flexible first year, providing you with a solid background in electronic, mechanical and software engineering before you choose a speciality according to your interests and career goals. We have working partnerships with many of the global high-tech companies neighbouring our campus, offering you access to valuable internships and work placements.

Information technology

The information technology field is dynamic and demand for highly skilled IT graduates has never been greater. Our degrees are developed in consultation with industry and satisfy the standard for the professional level of the Australian Computer Society. We offer a flexible IT degree that gives you the opportunity to specialise in fields such business information systems, software technology solutions, and web design and development.

Medical sciences

Macquarie’s multi-million dollar investment in health on campus, which integrates education, research and clinical applications, has reinforced our position as a leader in health sciences. Our facilities for medical sciences study are considered some of the best on offer at a university in the Asia-Pacific region. A medical sciences degree from Macquarie can set you up for a range of careers in health or allied health fields, or provide a springboard into many exciting areas of medical research. Our resources and innovative approach are attracting some of the best students, researchers and health companies to Macquarie.

Science

Macquarie is renowned for our expertise in science fields as diverse as astronomy, biology, chemistry, microbiology and physics. Our interdisciplinary approach is a hallmark of all Macquarie science graduates and is highly valued by employers. It’s one of the reasons we have strong ties to industry. Our science staff are recognised for their excellence in teaching and many are known internationally for their research, which ensures you are taught the most up-to-date scientific knowledge.

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Shape your futureIT’S UP TO YOU

Media, creative arts and communications

school subject our area of study career options

– Design technology– Drama – English– Music– Society and culture– Software design and development– Visual arts

Media, creative arts and communications

– Advertising executive– Corporate communications specialist– Film, music, radio and

television producer– Journalist or public relations specialist– Marketer– Video game designer

Society, history and languages

school subject our area of study career options

– Aboriginal studies– Ancient or modern history– English– Languages– Society and culture – Studies of religion

Society, history and languages – Archaeologist or anthropologist– Diplomat– Historian– Museum curator or art consultant– Social or market researcher– Translator or interpreter

Security and intelligence

school subject our area of study career options

– Business studies– Information processes

and technology– Languages– Legal studies– Society and culture– Studies of religion

Security and intelligence – Criminologist– Disaster management adviser– Intelligence analyst– Policy adviser– Risk analyst– Security consultant– State or federal police officer

Macquarie Law School

school subject our area of study career options

– Business studies– Community and family studies– Earth and environmental studies– Economics– Legal studies– Society and culture

Law – Barrister or solicitor– Diplomat– Legal adviser within the health and

community sector, or environmental and media organisations

– NGO adviser– Public service or trade

unions representitive

Faculty of Arts courses.mq.edu.au

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Accounting and corporate governance

school subject our area of study career options

– Business studies– Economics– Information processes

and technology– Legal studies – Mathematics

Accounting and corporate governance

– Accountant– Auditor– Business analyst– Financial manager– Merchant banker– Stockbroker

Applied finance and actuarial studies

school subject our area of study career options

– Business studies– Economics– Information processes

and technology– Mathematics

Applied finance and actuarial studies

– Financial or market analyst– Funds or investment manager– Life, general or health

insurance specialist– Merchant banker– Risk analyst– Stockbroker– Superannuation consultant

Business, economics and commerce

school subject our area of study career options

– Business studies– Economics– Information processes

and technology– Legal studies

Business, economics and commerce

– Business journalist– Economist– Global business analyst– Human resources manager– International relations manager– Market analyst– Political adviser

Marketing and management

school subject our area of study career options

– Business studies– Economics– Information processes

and technology– Languages– Society and culture

Marketing and management – Advertising or brand manager– Broadcasting production manager– Creative director– Journalist, PR or corporate

communications specialist– Marketing executive– Media buyer

Faculty of Business and Economics courses.mq.edu.au

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Education and teaching

school subject our area of study career options

– English– Mathematics– Science– Geography– Languages– History– Economics, business

and legal studies

Education and teaching – Preschool or long day care teacher– Primary teacher– Secondary teacher– Educator or trainer of adults– Educational researcher

(after further study)

Health professions

school subject our area of study career options

– Biology– PDHPE– Community and family studies– Society and culture

Health professions – Health and community manager or administrator

– Health program coordinator– Health educator, promoter or advocate– Health researcher– Allied health specialist (after further

study) eg audiologist, physiotherapist

Linguistics, speech and hearing

school subject our area of study career options

– English– Languages– Science

Linguistics, speech and hearing – Allied health specialist (after further study) eg audiologist, speech pathologist

– Language professional – Linguistics researcher (after further study)

Psychology

school subject our area of study career options

– Biology– Society and culture– Community and family studies– PDHPE

Psychology – Psychologist (after further study)– Health department researcher– Social welfare officer– Social policy adviser– Market researcher– Human resources consultant

Faculty of Human Sciences courses.mq.edu.au

Shape your futureIT’S UP TO YOU

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Earth and environmental science

school subject our area of study career options

– Biology– Chemistry– Earth and environmental studies– Geography– Physics

Earth and environmental science – Environment resource manager – Environmental consultant or policy maker– Geologist or geophysicist– Government, social or strategic planner– Marine specialist– Mining industry consultant– Zoo or wildlife manager

Engineering

school subject our area of study career options

– Chemistry– Design or industrial technology– Engineering– Information processes and technology– Mathematics– Physics– Software design and development

Engineering – Business systems design manager– Computer, electronics, mechanical,

mechatronic, software or telecommunications engineer

– Project and technology manager– Robotics developer– Systems solutions consultant

Information technology

school subject our area of study career options

– Information processes and technology– Mathematics– Software design and development

Information technology – Business analyst– Games designer– Information technology consultant– Programmer– Solutions architect – Systems analyst or development manager– Web and digital solutions designer

Medical sciences

school subject our area of study career options

– Biology, chemistry, mathematics or physics

– Community and family studies– PDHPE– Society and culture

Medical sciences – Community development and social planner– Drug discovery and development researcher– Forensic scientist– Health advocate or policy maker– Histologist– Medical researcher

Science

school subject our area of study career options

– Biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics or geography

– Design or industrial technology– Earth and environmental studies– Engineering– Information processes and technology– Software design and development

Science – Astronomer or astrophysicist– Biologist or chemist– Biotechnology or drug discovery researcher– Defence industries consultant– Mathematician or physicist– Mining and geoexploration specialist– Pharmaceutical sales or marketing specialist

Faculty of Science courses.mq.edu.au

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One of the key differences about Macquarie is that we don’t lock you in. We want you to get the most out of your studies so we support and encourage you to fulfil your potential your way.

Internal transfer Macquarie has an excellent reputation for the ease with which you can internally transfer between degrees as your interests develop. So if you start studying in one degree and find that it’s not the right match for you, we can provide you with advice about how you can best structure your studies to suit your capabilities, interests and aspirations.

Learn more about internal transfer mq.edu.au/internal-transfer

Diverse unit choice We also give you the opportunity to take units from across the University. So while you might be studying an arts degree, you can take units in criminology, finance or science, for example. This gives you a really broad perspective and not only allows you to study all sorts of areas that interest you, but also makes you more attractive to employers.

Investigate your choices http://handbook.mq.edu.au/2014/Units/UGByCode

Flexible learning options We also recognise that students lead very busy lifestyles, so offering flexible learning options is another way we provide you with a high-quality learning experience. We make it easy for you to study part-time, by distance, or in the evening. We also make your lectures available online which means you can listen to recordings in your own time to review content or catch a lecture that you couldn’t attend face-to-face.

Study the way you want mq.edu.au/flexible-study-options

Tread your own pathSTUDY THE WAY YOU WANT

Pathways We offer a number of pathways to study at Macquarie if you don’t happen to meet the academic requirements for entry. Your ATAR might not be high enough for the degree you want to study, you might be an elite athlete or artistic performer, or maybe you’ve been disadvantaged during your high school studies. You might also be transferring from another institution, or maybe you’re a mature-aged student. Whoever you are, we have a pathway suited to your individual needs.

Find another way in futurestudent.mq.edu.au/entrypathways

Fast-track your degree Session 3 is an opportunity to accelerate your studies by taking one or two units during summer. It is intensive, running for six weeks from early December with five weeks of teaching and one week of exams. Units offered in Session 3 have identical learning outcomes, means of assessment and prerequisite structures as their equivalents offered at other times of the academic year.

Find out how to fast-track your degree mq.edu.au/courses/session_3

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1 MUSE – Macquarie University Spatial Experience – is a flexible and creative student space that supports a social learning environment mq.edu.au/muse

2 Sport and Aquatic Centre is a multi-purpose fitness venue featuring a state-of-the-art health club, swimming pools, squash and basketball courts, and a martial arts area mq.edu.au/sport-and-aquatic-centre

3 Student groups and sport clubs are popular, as are on-campus events such as concerts, DJ comps, trivia nights and cultural celebrations mq.edu.au/campus-life

4 Macquarie is an inclusive campus with students and staff from over 100 countries. We have a comprehensive Disability Action Plan and a range of disability services including note takers, coaching and adaptive technology. Specific support services are available to students from culturally diverse backgrounds, Indigenous Australians and GLBTIQ students. Hearing loops and Auslan interpreters are also available mq.edu.au/diversity-and-inclusion

5 Macquarie University Accommodation Office offers an array of safe, supportive and friendly living options for students, both on and off campus mq.edu.au/accommodation

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6 High-tech robotic cranes deliver books in minutes mq.edu.au/library

7 Macquarie Theatre is a modern, sustainable teaching and learning facility allowing large group teaching alongside small group active learning

8 Our campus comes complete with shops, cafes, a bar and banks mq.edu.au/campus-hub

9 Mentors@Macquarie is one of Australia’s longest-running peer support programs. Mentors offer you advice on learning at uni, help you to find your way around the campus and give you tips and tricks on settling in mq.edu.au/transition

10 Macquarie University Library is a versatile learning and research space featuring group and quiet study areas, computers, printers and copiers, presentation practice pods and a café mq.edu.au/library

11 Student life isn’t all about classrooms and exams. It’s also about making new friends, enjoying new experiences and learning about diverse cultures mq.edu.au/campus-life

12 Services available to you include advocacy, career and employment, counselling, disability, medical and welfare campuslife.mq.edu.au/campuswellbeing

13 As a graduate you will become part of the global Macquarie alumni community mq.edu.au/alumni

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Globally focused learning As a Macquarie student, your opportunities to learn about the big issues, the ones that are important not just in Australia but across the globe, are limitless. We believe that to be the best citizen you can be, an exceptional knowledge of global issues is vital. So no matter what degree you undertake, you will be able to immerse yourself in world issues that matter to you.

Be a global citizenCOME TO MACQUARIE AND SEE THE WORLD

Macquarie is about discovery and building a community of students who are deeply engaged citizens of the world. You will be encouraged and supported to develop a global outlook, self-confidence and leadership skills that will set you up for life.

South Africa1 partner university

Canada9 partner universities

United States26 partner universities

Austria3 partner universities

Denmark3 partner

universities

United Kingdom13 partner universities

France13 partner universities

Germany7 partner

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Ireland1 partner university

Spain3 partner universities

Italy1 partner university

Switzerland3 partner universities

Mexico10 partner universities

Brazil2 partner universities

Chile4 partner universities

Peru1 partner university

Uruguay1 partner university

Ecuador1 partner university

Colombia2 partner universities

Portugal1 partner university

Norway2 partner universities

Netherlands2 partner universities

Argentina1 partner university

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International exchange The best way to truly immerse yourself in global issues is to experience them first hand. So we make it a priority to support your globe-trekking ambitions by having one of the most generous travel grant schemes of any uni in Australia. Our exchange program is also one of the best – we partner with over 150 universities in more than 50 countries – so you could be undertaking some of your degree in the US, UK, Asia, Europe, South America, Canada, Scandinavia or the South Pacific. You can study for just a couple of weeks, a whole session or even a year. The choice is yours.

Add a global perspective to your degree students.mq.edu.au/opportunities/student_exchange

Global Leadership Program Stand up for global issues and stand out from the pack with Macquarie’s Global Leadership Program (GLP). An extracurricular program that can be undertaken alongside any degree at Macquarie, the GLP provides you with outstanding opportunities to enhance your study experience by developing important leadership and cross-cultural skills.

Get a competitive edge mq.edu.au/global-leadership-program

China6 partner universities

Hong Kong2 partner universities

Japan10 partner universities

South Korea3 partner universities

Singapore1 partner university

Croatia2 partner universities

India3 partner

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Russia2 partner universities

Finland1 partner university

Sweden5 partner universities

Thailand 2 partner

universities

Czech Republic1 partner university

Cyprus1 partner university

Turkey3 partner universities

Fiji1 partner university

Taiwan1 partner university

New Zealand1 partner university

* Macquarie is also a member of the IESP and AEN networks.

Greece1 partner university

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Everyone needs a helping hand at some point in their life, right? No matter who you are, where you are from, and how you did at school, we have a couple of options in the form of bonus points and scholarships that we think you will really like.

Bonus points If you’re completing the HSC or an International Baccalaureate and you include Macquarie in your preferences, you may be eligible to receive bonus points that can be added to your ATAR. Our bonus points schemes include Academic Advantage, Elite Athletes and Artistic Performers Scheme, Rural Bonus Scheme and the Lighthouse Scheme – Macquarie University’s Educational Access Scheme.

Find out how many points you can receive mq.edu.au/bonus-points

Scholarships Each year Macquarie University awards over $2 million in scholarships. That’s a lot of cash, and you may find that you’re eligible. Most of our scholarships have a strong emphasis on social inclusion and are awarded on the basis of financial need or other hardship. Others recognise factors such as academic excellence, leadership or voluntary experiences, or sporting achievement. We offer a wide range of scholarships for students from all backgrounds so be sure to check out what’s on offer.

See a full list of scholarships and find one for you mq.edu.au/scholarships

Merit Scholars Program As a merit scholar you can gain exclusive access to personal, professional and academic opportunities. Merit scholars participate in a formal mentoring program, workshops and networking events, and have access to amazing scholarships to undertake research or attend international conferences or internships. Reserved for students with an ATAR of 98.5 or above, or those who achieve a GPA of 4.0 in their university studies, the program gives you experiences and skills that will benefit you long after graduation.

Get exclusive access mq.edu.au/merit-scholars

Bonus points, scholarships and special entry HELPING YOU REACH YOUR GOALS

Guaranteed entry Get a head start with Macquarie’s Guaranteed Entry program for students who meet the published ATAR. Guaranteed entry offers are made in the Main Round. Visit the web for more information.

Guarantee your place mq.edu.au/guaranteed-entry

Early offer Receive your offer before the UAC Main Round via Macquarie’s special entry schemes and UAC’s Schools Recommendation Scheme.

Get your future sorted mq.edu.au/early-entry

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Changing livesA SCHOLARSHIP HAS ALLOWED NIDALA

TO PURSUE HER DREAMS

“I come from a family that doesn’t have all that much financial comfort. However my family is one of the wealthiest I know. They do not find drive in material possession, but rather in pursuing knowledge.

I grew up with the idea that I could change the world, and all I needed to do was to give myself the tools to do so. Those tools are education, hard work – but also opportunity.

Though my hometown of Broome offers me the support and encouragement that any home would, it unfortunately has very little opportunities for young people with great ambitions.

So very early I was pushed to leave home. I moved overseas to study in an international high school, and after returning home, was granted a scholarship that allowed me to move across the country and attend Macquarie to pursue my tertiary education.

I have four younger siblings and a countless number of younger cousins, nieces and nephews. I know not all of them will be blessed with the opportunities I have been given. However I hope my story helps to depict a positive future for them, a future where they too believe they can change the world, a future I would be proud to see them in.

To me, education and opportunity go hand-in-hand. When someone is given the opportunity to educate themselves, they are given the opportunity to better themselves, and in turn to give opportunities to others. So when given the opportunity, don’t think twice, take it.”

Nidala Barker Bachelor of Education (Primary) Macquarie University Dunmore Lang College Rural and Regional Scholarship

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Travel by car Parking facilities are available on campus and an annual parking sticker entitles you to unlimited use of the parking facilities. Otherwise, you can pay casual parking rates each time you enter.

A train station at our door The Macquarie University train station is located on the North Shore and Northern Line, with 158 services daily. Visit sydneytrains.info for more information.

Hop on a bus State and private buses travel to Macquarie from many areas of Sydney. Visit sydneybuses.info for more information.

Ride to Macquarie Several roads with dedicated bike lanes allow you to enjoy a hassle-free ride to campus. And when you arrive you can take advantage of our free, secure and undercover BikeHubs, or one of the many bike racks located all over campus.

Getting here is easyTHE BEST BIT? SO MANY OPTIONS TO CHOOSE FROM

Do you have any questions?If so, visit ask.mq.edu.au

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Open Day 2014

– Talk to current students and teachers – Discover the campus and our outstanding facilities– Attend informative lectures

– Join a student group or sporting team– Find student accommodation– Live entertainment and activities

Shadé ZahraiBachelor of Arts – Psychology with Bachelor of Laws