For students from overseas, Macquarie uses an international selection rank to determine the minimum eligibility requirement for each undergraduate course. This rank has been converted into equivalent scores for various recognised international high school qualifications and university entrance examinations, including global qualifications like the International Baccalaureate (IB) and GCE A-Levels.
For more information on how this score is converted for your qualification, please see our academic entry requirements for international students.
English level:
All applicants for undergraduate coursework studies at Macquarie University are required to provide evidence of proficiency in English.
You may satisfy the English language requirements if you have completed:
For more information see English Language Requirements.
Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each band, or equivalent
Alternative entry
At Macquarie, we are all about success. With our International Academic Entry Program, we recognise your individual strengths, interests, and personal circumstances. If you have not achieved the overall score required for your program, but demonstrate particular strength in relevant subjects, we may consider you for alternative entry. For more information, see the International Academic Entry Program section of our international undergraduate entry requirements.
Inherent Requirements
To be eligible to graduate from your course, you must satisfy the inherent requirements – essential activities, capacities and academic requisites – of that course.
This major focuses on the flow of information and ideas around the world. It covers issues around the international communication industry and global media including convergent technologies. You will develop: an informed, global, cross-cultural perspective of the world written and verbal communication skills that are valued by employers in any industry the ability to analyse the debates and practices related to communication in a variety of contexts that cross national and linguistic boundaries.
This major is taught by international staff who bring a broad range of disciplinary and professional perspectives to their teaching. They are active researchers who draw upon diverse cultural experiences.
Humanities and the World |
Critical Thinking |
Cultural Heritage and Public History |
Integrating Knowledges, Embracing Cultures, Transforming Communities |
Governance and Resistance |
Indigenous Education |
Practicing Geography |
Health Placement |
International Studies Internship |
Accessible and Inclusive Communication |
Participation and Community Engagement in Mathematics |
Public Relations and Social Media: Constructing Campaigns |
Creative Industries Internship |
Media Internship |
Ethical Practice in Security Studies |
Psychological Science: Putting Theory into Practice |
International Exchange Experience |
Choose a minor from the course's minor schedule |
Arts Capstone |
Choose a major from the course's major schedule. |
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