Assumed knowledge

HSC Mathematics Advanced (Band 4) or equivalent. If you don't have the assumed knowledge, you're advised to undertake a bridging course in mathematics.

Recommended studies

HSC Mathematics Extension 1 or HSC Mathematics Extension 2 plus HSC Physics, or equivalent. HSC Software Design and Development or equivalent.

I’ve recently completed Year 12

If you’re currently undertaking, or have just completed Year 12 studies, and you apply to Macquarie through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC), you’ll be assessed on your selection rank or through our Academic Entry Program. You might also consider applying for our Macquarie Leaders and Achievers Early Entry Scheme, the Schools Recommendation Scheme or the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Entry Pathway if you’re eligible.

I have work and life experience

If you’re a non-Year 12 applicant and you don’t hold any formal education qualifications, but you do have informal learning and work experience, you may submit a portfolio for entry into one of our pathway programs, which allow you to articulate into a Macquarie degree after successfully completion.

I have TAFE, college or university qualifications

Macquarie recognises completed TAFE, college and university qualifications. If you’ve completed a recognised qualification, you may be eligible to apply for Recognition of prior learning (RPL).

English language requirements

When applying to study at Macquarie University, you’re required to provide evidence of proficiency in English.

You may satisfy the English language requirements if you’ve completed:

• senior secondary studies equivalent to the New South Wales HSC
• at least one year of full-time Australian or comparable tertiary study in a country of qualification.
• The required standard of English for this degree is:
• IELTS band - Overall 6.5
• Reading - 6
• Writing -
• Listening - 6
• Listening - 6