Future Students Undergraduate
School Students
- Year 12 Students
- Applying and Enrolling
- Paying for Uni
- Accommodation
- Getting Involved
- Year 11 Students
- Year 10 Students
- Get Your Questions Answered
Year 12 students
The Right Course
It may be difficult to decide correctly on a university course prior to finishing school, so be aware that Macquarie University provides flexible options which will allow you, within certain conditions, to transfer and change your study options.
Focusing on your interests, what subjects you are good at and enjoy, and what opportunities particular courses will offer you after you graduate is important for future success.
Applying and Enrolling
You should look at Entry Requirements, ATARs and the University Admissions Centre website so you understand the minimum score or ATAR for entry into particular bachelor degrees. International students should explore Macquarie International for details of their entry requirements.
If you find you don't have an ATAR high enough, there are alternative pathways to study at Macquarie University, including
- the Sydney Institute of Business and Technology (SIBT)
- vocational training
- non-award study
- the Lighthouse Scheme for those with special circumstances
- the Elite Athlete and Performer Scheme
- Open Universities Australia (OUA)
People of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent may also be entitled to apply through the Macquarie University Warawara Alternative Entry Program for special admission.
Paying for Uni
You need to consider what payment option you will take to pay for your university studies.
- Do you qualify for assistance such as FEE-HELP or HECS-HELP?
- Are you eligible for a scholarship?
If money is an issue consider a part-time job or maybe going to uni part-time or one of the other study options available. Unlike school, university usually means lower face-to-face time and significant holidays so there is time to earn a reasonable income.
Accommodation
Macquarie University offers excellent accommodation options at Dunmore Lang College, Robert Menzies Colleges or at the Macquarie University Village
Off campus accommodation is also plentiful and can be sourced through newspapers, the Internet, local real estate agents or the noticeboard around campus.
Getting Involved
Macquarie University's clubs and societies are a great starting point to meet like-minded people. U@MQ offers a huge range of sports and activities.
Check out the U@MQ events such as Conception Day and Orientation Week or participate in the Global Leadership Program or take up a Student Exchange.
There are also plenty of student support services on offer, ranging from a full transition program, library programs, learning support, welfare, medical and counselling services, and career development, in order to give you every opportunity to succeed.
One of the biggest changes will be that you will be treated as an adult. There are no parent-teacher interviews, report cards or any of the other links between school and your parents you now experience. It's all between you and your lecturers, none of whom are going to ring home to see why you didn't turn up or didn't hand in an assignment.
With this new freedom comes significant responsibility to attend classes, to complete required work, and to sort issues which may arise in a mature and intelligent fashion.
This will all be much easier to achieve if the course you are doing is right for you.
Year 11 students
Now's the time to start thinking specifically about the different areas you may like to go into when you complete school.
- Start checking out what's available after Year 12.
- Attend Open Days at various educational institutions to see what kind of courses they offer and also to get a feel for university life
- Speak to your school's Careers Adviser. They will have a full range of information about all the course details for most Australian universities. Your Careers Adviser will help you ask yourself the right questions about what kind of career path is right for you. They also have many career contacts if they cannot help you.
- Look at the specific university websites. Start finding out information about the broad courses each university offers and whether they appeal to you. Go to Undergraduate Course Options for a complete listing of all the courses offered by Macquarie University.
- Contact the university for a personal campus tour, ask your Careers advisor to organise an excursion to Macquarie University or for us to come to your school to answer any questions you may have.
Year 10 Students
Don't worry if you don't know what you want to do at university. Choosing a career path can be pretty daunting but if you stay focussed it does become easier. The following tips may help you start the decision-making process.
- Start thinking about what may interest you. Imagine being paid for doing something you enjoy.
- Have a look at the employment section of newspapers to see different career options.
- Complete a Career Search quiz online. A good example is the quiz on the Australian Job Search website.
- Have a look at different undergraduate options and see whether you may need to complete specific subjects in Year 11 and Year 12 that will help you enter your chosen degree. Your school Careers Adviser will have copies of the Macquarie University degree poster to help you figure this out. If not, contact us and we will send you one.
- Keep an open mind, take lots of advice, speak to people who may have careers that interest you.
Get your questions answered
Australian and New Zealand Prospective Student Enquiries
Courswork Studies Section
Phone: +61 2 9850 7314
Fax: +61 2 9850 7249
Email: coursework@mq.edu.au
International Student Enquiries
Freecall in Australia:
1800 1818 28
Phone: +61 2 9850 7346
Fax: +61 2 9850 7733
Email: iso@io.mq.edu.au
For a campus tour or for Macquarie University to visit your high school
Jason Elias
Manager Student Recruitment
Phone: +61 2 9850 7665
Fax: +61 2 9850 9457
Email:jason.elias@vc.mq.edu.au
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