Macquarie University

Ranked among the world’s top 200 universities, Macquarie University is renowned for its international outlook, pioneering research, strong industry links and exceptional graduate outcomes.

Located on 126ha of parkland strategically positioned in the high-technology corridor of Sydney’s north-west, the University provides an environment that encourages an active academic and social life. The North Ryde campus is adjacent to the modern Macquarie Shopping Centre, which has regular bus services operating to and from the city and other suburban locations. A new underground railway station at Macquarie University is expected to commence services by early 2009.

The University has an enviable reputation as one of Australia’s premier higher education teaching and research institutions. Undergraduate degrees at Macquarie are distinguished by the flexibility of their programs. Students in most programs can choose a main area of specialisation and at the same time combine units from two or more areas to form an interdisciplinary program. There is also the flexibility to change direction and still retain credit for studies already completed. It should be noted, however, that some degree courses, such as B Chiropractic Science and B Education (Early Childhood Education), have programs of study that are almost fully prescribed.

International College of Management, Sydney (ICMS)
Situated on Sydney Harbour's North Head overlooking Manly Beach and the Pacific Ocean, ICMS is housed in one of Sydney's most significant heritage buildings and is located on 20ha of parkland. Manly Beach is a five-minute walk from the College and the centre of Sydney is 15 minutes from Manly Wharf by fast ferry. Read the ICMS course descriptions in the course search.

Macquarie City Campus (MQC)
Macquarie City Campus is another Macquarie University innovation. It is located in the heart of Sydney’s Central Business District and offers some of Macquarie University’s best known programs. Within walking distance are key business areas, including Martin Place and the Australian Stock Exchange, as well as many of Sydney’s tourist attractions. Wynyard train station and bus stops are directly below the campus and Circular Quay ferry wharves are only five minutes away.

The range of major studies and units offered at the city campus will initially be more selective than the main campus and applicants can call MQC on (02) 9964 6533 for further information about offerings. Applicants can also contact the MQC Admissions Team for information on commencing studies in Trimester 3, 2008 (November), or alternative entry paths.

Contact details

website: www.mq.edu.au
North Ryde campus postal enquiries Coursework Studies Section Macquarie University NSW 2109 tel:(02) 9850 7314 fax:(02) 9850 7249 website: www.mq.edu.au in person Student Enquiry Centre Level 1, Lincoln Building Balaclava Road, North Ryde NSW	International College of Management, Sydney postal enquiries/in person International College of Management, Sydney (ICMS) 151 Darley Road Manly NSW 2095 tel: (02) 9977 0333 or 1800 657 572 (within Australia) fax: (02) 9977 8667 email: info@icms.edu.au website: www.icms.edu.au
Macquarie City campus postal enquiries Macquarie City campus Locked Bag 3004 Australia Square Sydney NSW 1215 in person Macquarie City campus 11 York Street Sydney NSW tel: (02) 9964 6533 fax: (02) 9964 6588 email: admissions@city.mq.edu.au website: www.city.mq.edu.au

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Open days in 2008

An Open Day will be held at Macquarie University on Saturday 13 September 2008, 10am-4pm.

ICMS will host an Open Day on Sunday 17 August 2008, from 10am-2pm.

Advising days
North Ryde campus
Macquarie University will hold a Pathways Day for prospective students on Tuesday 6 January 2009, 9.30am–4pm. Prospective students are invited to attend information sessions on entry pathways to the University and to consult with staff on admission procedures and entry options. A full program will be available in December on the University website at www.mq.edu.au.

International College of Management, Sydney (ICMS)
Prospective students from Years 11 and 12 have the opportunity to discover first-hand life on campus. The three-day program involves theoretical and practical classes, excursions and discussions with industry professionals.

Career Weeks in 2008: 9–11 July, 16–18 July, 1–3 October, 8–10 October. Contact ICMS for further details.

Campus visits
Macquarie welcomes visitors on campus during the academic year. To book a campus tour call (02) 9850 7309 or write to the Public Relations Unit, Macquarie University NSW 2109. ICMS welcomes visitors throughout the year. To book a campus tour of the Manly College call 1800 657 572 (within Australia) or email info@icms.edu.au.

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Important dates for 2009

North Ryde
Academic advice and approvals (mandatory attendance): January – February 2009
Web enrolment of new students: January – February 2009
First half-year: 23 February – 26 June 2009
Second half-year: 3 August – 4 December 2009

ICMS (Trimester dates)
Orientation: Week/New Student Enrolment (compulsory for all new students): week beginning 2 February 2009
First Term: 9 February – 7 May 2009
Second Term: 1 June – 27 August 2009
Third Term: 21 September – 17 December 2009

MQC (Trimester Dates)
First Term: 9 March – 19 June 2009
Second Term: 6 July – 16 October 2009
Third Term: 2 November 2009 – 21 February 2010

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Admission requirements

In order to be admitted as a candidate for a Bachelor degree at Macquarie University you need to satisfy the general requirements listed in one of the following categories and be selected for enrolment in competition with other applicants.

Australian Secondary studies

Selection will be based on UAI or equivalent obtained from an Australian Year 12 in 2008 or earlier (unless you have undertaken tertiary study, including TAFE). You can qualify for admission to a particular degree course at Macquarie on the basis of your UAI or equivalent. To compare interstate Year 12 results, refer to table 4 - Year 12 conversion table on this website. The course descriptions in the course search show the minimum UAI cut-offs required for admission to particular degree courses in 2008.

Offers made to applicants who have a UAI below the published cut-off
Macquarie University has a number of alternative pathways for admission, which may allow 2008 NSW and ACT Year 12 applicants to receive an offer to a course even though they have a UAI below the published cut-off. They include:

• Educational Access Scheme - Lighthouse Scheme
• special consideration for elite athletes or performers
• uniTEST – an equity initiative that recognises that the UAI alone does not always indicate aptitude or ability to undertake tertiary studies.The uniTEST pathway is designed to support those whose disadvantage during their schooling impacted on their final results. For more information visit www.reg.mq.edu.au/unitest
• Warawara Alternative Entry Program (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders)
• students selected from Level 2 School Partners Scheme
• Access Engineering Macquarie – an alternative pathway to study engineering at Macquarie – read engineering course descriptions for more information
• for a select number of students - strong performance in Year 12 subjects relevant to the course.

For further information on methods of selection for the qualifications listed above, and other qualifications that may lead to eligibility, obtain the booklet Pathways to Macquarie by calling (02) 9850 7314.

Australian tertiary studies

If you have ever undertaken tertiary studies you will be considered for selection on your overall record of academic merit; that is both secondary and tertiary study. Applicants with tertiary award studies, but who have not completed a Year 12 certificate, will be considered for selection on the basis of their tertiary rank.

If you are a former Macquarie University student applying to return to the same undergraduate degree after an absence, you must apply directly to the University if you have not studied at another tertiary institution, including TAFE, or completed further secondary studies during your absence. If you have completed further secondary studies or attempted tertiary studies, including TAFE, since you were last enrolled at Macquarie you must apply through UAC.

Overseas qualifications

Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia with overseas qualifications must provide correctly verified documentation with their application (read Documentation). Refer to table 7 - Commonly accepted overseas secondary qualifications for information on overseas secondary qualifications.

If you apply on the basis of overseas qualifications you may be required to sit for an English language proficiency test.

Alternative entry

Alternative pathways to Macquarie University include:
• completion of a Macquarie University non-award program of 12 or more credit points with an overall minimum grade point average of 2.0
• completion of 10 units of the Tertiary Preparation Certificate (TPC) at a TAFE college
• limited UAI – a Board-approved program of between five and nine units from the HSC (must be aged 21 as at 1 March 2009)
• Access Engineering Macquarie – an alternative pathway to study engineering at Macquarie – read engineering course descriptions for more information
• completion of a Diploma of Business Administration or Commerce or Computing or Communication at the Sydney Institute of Business and Technology (SIBT).

A grade-point average requirement must be met to permit entry to the second year of the relevant Macquarie program with credit for previous studies. SIBT is a private tertiary college operating under contract on the Macquarie campus and using university facilities. For information call the SIBT Admissions Officer on (02) 9850 6222.

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Educational Access Scheme

If you believe that you have educational or social disadvantages or other special circumstances that you would like the University to consider in conjunction with your application for admission, you may be given individual consideration through the Lighthouse Scheme.

Lighthouse Scheme
For more information about the scheme read the Educational Access Schemes (EAS) booklet produced by UAC, which contains an EAS application form. EAS booklets are available from UAC or Student Centres at participating institutions. 2008 Australian Year 12 students can obtain a copy of the booklet from their school or TAFE college. The booklet and application form can also be downloaded from this website.

The main closing date for EAS applications is Tuesday 30 September 2008. You must submit your EAS application by 30 September to guarantee that it will be considered in time for the Main Round of offers. The late closing date for EAS applications is Friday 28 November 2008.

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Equity Scholarships

Macquarie University offers the following Equity Scholarships:
• Commonwealth Scholarships (CS) and
• Institution Equity Scholarships (IES), comprising the Macquarie Education Costs Scholarship (MECS) and Macquarie Accommodation Scholarship (MAS).

For more information about Equity Scholarships read Course costs and financial assistance.

All Equity Scholarships applications for Macquarie are processed centrally through UAC. This includes applicants for courses at Macquarie University who are applying directly to the University, or through UAC. It also includes students who are currently enrolled at the University.

You only have to submit one online application to UAC to be considered for all Equity Scholarships for which your are eligible at Macquarie University. To submit your application go to Equity Scholarships Online.

The main closing date for Equity Scholarships applications is Tuesday 30 September 2008. The late closing date is Friday 28 November 2008. Macquarie University also offers a number of other scholarships - read 'Financial assistance' below.

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Special consideration

Elite athletes and performers

If you are an elite athlete (defined as having represented your sport at state level or higher) or performer, whose training and competitive commitments have affected your preparation for the 2008 HSC, you may be eligible for special consideration even though you are not eligible for the University's Educational Access Schemes. You will need to achieve a UAI of 70.00 or greater.

Download an application form and return it to the University by Friday 21 November 2008. Visit www.futurestudent.mq.edu.au/undergraduate/ApplyingAndEnrolling/AlternativePathways/index.html.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians

Warawara Department of Indigenous Studies has increased its capacity in the student access and support area. Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants who wish to be considered for admission for undergraduate programs may apply through the Macquarie University Warawara Alternative Entry Program.

In addition to submitting an application to UAC, applicants wishing to be considered for entry through the Warawara Alternative Entry Program must submit a Warawara application form. Application forms are available from the Department Manager – Warawara Department of Indigenous Studies.

For an application form or further information call (02) 9850 8893 or Freecall 1800 066 465.

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International fee-paying applicants

Some international fee-paying applicants apply through UAC International; others apply direct to Macquarie University. Visit the UAC International website for more information on how to apply.

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Fee-paying courses for Australian students

The Australian Government is phasing out places in undergraduate domestic fee-paying (DFEE) courses from 1 January 2009.

Therefore there are no DFEE courses available for 2009 admissions.* All courses available are Commonwealth-supported place (CSP) courses.

Continuing students
Students who enrolled in a DFEE course before 1 January 2009 will be able to continue their studies on a fee-paying basis in 2009.

Continuing students who wish to transfer to another course in 2009 must apply through UAC. Transfer to a CSP is not guaranteed and selection will depend on the student’s academic performance and course availability.

Deferred students
Students who were offered a place in a DFEE course in 2008 and deferred until 2009 will be able to commence their studies on a fee-paying basis in 2009. Information about enrolling in a deferred DFEE course will be available from the University.

Deferred students who wish to apply for other courses in 2009 must apply through UAC.

* There are some exceptions, including arrangements for continuing and deferred students, for students who enrol in employer-reserved places and for students who have consumed their Student Learning Entitlement (SLE).

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Bridging courses

Numeracy Centre – Free Academic Support
The Numeracy Centre, provides individual and small-group assistance to those students who need support in areas such as introductory mathematics and statistics. For students who wish to upgrade their mathematical skills through independent study, the staff in the Centre will be able to recommend a self-study course, and small group workshops are run throughout semester for Mathematics and Statistics units. Students are encouraged to drop in for free assistance or to use the Centre and its reference material for study purposes.

Bridging and Preparatory courses
In addition to the above-mentioned assistance, the Numeracy Centre also offers a number of courses at the start of the year on a fee-paying basis. The Preparatory Courses in Mathematics are two week intensive bridging courses designed for those students who have done little or no mathematics, or for those who need to refresh their knowledge of mathematics in preparation for their studies in Science, IT, Engineering and Economics. There are also a number of Review Sessions run to refresh prerequisite knowledge early in the semester.

For information on bridging courses or any other enquiries visit www.maths.mq.edu.au/numeracy or call Carolyn Kennett on (02) 9850 8924.

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Courses available by direct application

• Mature Age Jubilee Scheme: open to people 21 years or over (as at 1 March 2009) who lack the required academic qualifications for admission (restricted number of places and courses).
• Bachelor of Community Management: a three-year full-time course designed to increase the communication, management and organisational skills of Indigenous Australians.
• Graduate Diploma in Psychology: a two-year part-time tuition fee course for graduates who have a recognised first year in psychology and statistics.

For information on the above and on other diplomas in areas such as languages, early childhood, applied economics and philosophy, call (02) 9850 7314.

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Enrolment

Acceptance of offer

Internal Students
If your application is successful, you must accept your offer online. You will receive instructions with your offer which explain the procedure for accepting online via Macquarie's online enrolment system.

You will then need to attend the University (on a date to be advised) in January/February 2008 to receive academic advice. If you are unable to attend you may authorise a proxy to attend on your behalf. After receiving academic advice you will enrol online.

Distance Education students
If you are offered a place in a distance education course (preferences 300105, 300295, 300415, 300525) you are not required to attend the University and will be sent enrolment information by mail.

Advanced standing/academic credit

If you are seeking credit for previous tertiary studies you must also complete the Credit for Previous Studies Request (information on how to do this will be included with your UAC Offer letter). At the same time, you must submit full official transcripts (not result slips) for all your previous tertiary studies.

To ensure that your credit for previous studies is assessed before you enrol, you are advised to have this information available as early as possible. If you have attended more than one tertiary institution, transcripts from each institution you have attended are needed.

You are also required to bring to the on-campus enrolment sessions extracts from calendars and handbooks giving details of the content of subjects studied. You are advised to begin to assemble this information as early as possible.

For further details of the current policy for granting credit for previous studies call the Coursework Studies Section on (02) 9850 7314.

Deferment

(A) Applicants who receive an offer based on their performance in a 2008 Australian Year 12	(B) Applicants other than those described in (A)	Comments
Yes, but see comments	Yes, but see comments	· one year only · for details visit www.reg.mq.edu.au/Undergrad

Fees and charges

All students must pay student contributions for a Commonwealth-supported place (CSP) – read Course costs and financial assistance.

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Financial assistance

Youth and student allowances

For information about Youth Allowance, Austudy and ABSTUDY, read Course costs and financial assistance.

Loans

The Student Loan Scheme provides assistance to students who are unable to finance basic needs to help them to continue their studies. For information call the Office of Financial Services on (02) 9850 7239.

Scholarships

The University offers several prizes and scholarships for studies in certain undergraduate courses. For more details refer to the Student Information section of the Undergraduate Handbook or go to the Macquarie Undergraduate Scholarships website located at www.reg.mq.edu.au/undergrad/current/scholarship/index.htm.

Read 'Equity Scholarships' above for information on other scholarships.

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Student services and facilities

Accommodation and charges

Accommodation for students is available on-campus at two private colleges, Dunmore Lang College and Robert Menzies College. For further information about facilities, fees and application forms for residence, call Dunmore Lang College on (02) 9856 1000, or Robert Menzies College on (02) 9936 6000.

Accommodation is also provided at the Macquarie University Village, which is administered by Campus Living Villages. Application forms and information can be obtained either from www.macquarieuv.com.au or call (02) 9812 6000.

The Accommodation Services Office also helps students find accommodation off-campus. For further information call (02) 9850 7376.

Careers and appointments

The University's Career Development Centre provides information, advice and guidance to current Macquarie students and new graduates. The Careers Centre can help you to research your career options, evaluate and gain employable skills, find and apply for employment or work experience and manage your career. Visit www.mq.edu.au/careers/ for more details.

Childcare

Four childcare facilities are available on-campus:
• Gumnut Cottage caters for 90 permanent children aged three months to five years with priority of enrolment given to children of students – call (02) 9850 7740.
• The Mia-Mia (and Waratah Long Day Care) Child Care Centre provides long day care for children from six weeks to five years – call (02) 9850 9880.
• Waratah Occasional and Long Day Care Centre – call (02) 9850 9450.
• Banksia Cottage caters daily for 90 children aged three months to five years with priority of enrolment given to children of staff members – call (02) 9850 7781.

Counselling

Counsellors are available to assist all students with problems that may interfere with their study. These may involve adjustment to university life, personal difficulties, study skills such as reading, learning and remembering, organisation and motivation, or stress facing examinations.

Exchange programs/Study abroad

Macquarie University has exchange agreements with universities right across the world. For details visit the Study Abroad website at www.international.mq.edu.au/studyabroad/ or call Macquarie International on (02) 9850 7346.

Health services

Medical practitioners offer a private general practice to the University community with provision for bulk-billing through Medicare.

Learning assistance

The Centre for Open Education provides support and assistance to part-time students, particularly those in distance education or evening units – for details visit www.coe.mq.edu.au/.

Library services

The Macquarie Library contains a large collection of printed and audiovisual materials that can be accessed through the Online Catalogue at www.lib.mq.edu.au (on this web page you can also click on 'IT Help' for IT support and assistance).

Publications

Information about the University and its courses - including the Handbook of Undergraduate Studies - is distributed to schools each year and should be available in school libraries and from careers advisers.

The Handbook of Undergraduate Studies, containing detailed undergraduate course and subject information, can be purchased from the University Cashier for $10 (2008 handbook) ($13 posted within Australia, $30 posted outside Australia). The 2009 Undergraduate Handbook will be available in December 2008 with the cost as yet to be determined.

The Undergraduate Handbook is also available online and includes all current information, visit http://handbook.mq.edu.au/ .

The following free publications are available on request from the University:

• Study at Macquarie, a University prospectus
• Pathways to Macquarie
• course information booklets for the available areas of study.

Write to the Coursework Studies Section, Macquarie University 2109, call (02) 9850 7314 or visit http://handbook.mq.edu.au/.

Sports and recreation

U@MQ Active is the sporting and recreational hub of Macquarie University, providing first-class leisure and fitness facilities, sport scholarships, a range of sporting clubs, fields and courts, as well as a new Sport and Aquatic Centre. For more information visit www.uatmq.com.au/active.

Student Enquiry Service

The Student Enquiry Service is the first point of contact between the University and all undergraduate students: full-time, part-time or distance education. The Centre provides advice to enrolled and intending students on all matters affecting their application, enrolment, program and progress, or any administrative or academic problem that may arise during the course of their studies.

Student organisations

U@MQ is Macquarie’s student services organisation, providing a variety of food outlets, catering services, entertainment, recreational facilities and other services. Banks, the University Co-operative Bookshop and other facilities are also located in the U@MQ Building. For details visit U@MQ’s website at www.uatmq.com.au/.

Students with disabilities/health conditions

Macquarie University has a long-standing commitment to encouraging people with disabilities/health conditions to undertake tertiary studies. The Equity (Disability) Support Unit (ESU) provides support and assistance to students with a disability/health condition in aiming to ensure that they do not experience disadvantage in reaching their academic potential. Service provision is determined on a case-by-case basis following an assessment of a student's needs and the provision of supporting documentation. Service provision is also dependent on a case-by-case basis following an assessment of a student's needs and the provision of supporting documentation. Service provision is also dependent on the availability of resources.

To register with ESU, download an Advice of Disability/Health Condition form from www.registrar.mq.edu.au/academic-index.htm. This form must be completed annually irrespective of whether a disability/health condition is temporary, long-term or permanent. Students wishing to request support services from the ESU (including those who have completed the questionnaire for UAC applicants with disabilities) should make an appointment to see a Disability Adviser immediately after enrolling at Macquarie University.

tel: 02 9850 6494/7497
fax: 02 9850 6063
TTY: 02 9850 6493
email: equity@mq.edu.au
in person: Level 2, Lincoln Building (C8A), Macquarie University
website: www.sss.mq.edu.au/equity

Transport

Bus services operated by State Transit and private companies connect the University with Blacktown, the Hills districts, Parramatta, Ryde/Gladesville, the North Shore, the Northern Beaches and the city. For those who have their own transport, ample parking is available on campus.

Welfare service

The Welfare Service provides students with information, support, advocacy and referral on a range of welfare-related issues such as financial, tenancy, legal and health.

tel: (02) 9850 6496/7497
fax: (02) 9850 7750
email: welfare@mq.edu.au
in person: Level 2, Lincoln Building (C8A)
                Macquarie University, North Ryde
website: www.sss.mq.edu.au/welfare

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