Closing Dates for Applications Application for Admission · Distance Education Law Course Applicants Applications for admission to the distance education law course (Bachelor of Laws)

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Application for AdmissionApplication through the UniversitiesAdmissions CentreThe Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) is a jointoffice for processing applications for enrolment in under-graduate and postgraduate degree courses at MacquarieUniversity and other universities in NSW and the ACT.Those seeking undergraduate admission to one or moreof the participating institutions must lodge with theCentre a single application form on which they will beable to indicate preferences for courses available in anyof the institutions. Application forms are enclosed withinthe UAC Guide available from nearly all newsagents at acost of $19.00 (2007 UAC entry). The important application dates for UAC 2007Admissions are set out below:

29 September 2006 last day to lodge an ‘on-time’application. 1 October–31 October 2006 $94.00 late processing fee1 November–30 November 2006 $106.00late processing fee 1 December 2006–1 February 2007$117.00 late processing fee

IMPORTANT: Late applications will be accepted byUAC up until early February 2007 provided the appropri-ate late fee is paid, however applicants should be awarethat applications lodged through UAC for Macquariepreferences after 8 December 2006 may not be processedin time for inclusion in the main round of offers.Exceptions to this are the Distance Education courses(Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor ofLaws, Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)) forwhich applications must be lodged by 29 September2006.NOTE: Applicants wishing to apply for the distance edu-cation degrees (other than those aged under 21 as at1 March in 2006), graduate diploma programs (other thanthe Graduate Diploma in Education — see below), or for-mer Macquarie University students returning to the samedegree program, who have not studied at a tertiary insti-tution during their absence, DO NOT apply throughUAC, but should make application directly to theUniversity as outlined below.

Previous Macquarie StudentsReturning After an AbsencePrevious Macquarie students returning to the samedegree program who have not undertaken studies atanother tertiary institution during their absence shouldmake application directly to the University. Applicationmaterial can be obtained from the Student EnquiryService or by telephoning (02) 9850 6410.

Closing Dates for ApplicationsOn-time applications should reach the University by nolater than 29 September 2006.

Distance Education Law CourseApplicantsApplications for admission to the distance education lawcourse (Bachelor of Laws) should apply through UAC by29 September 2006. No applications will be acceptedafter this date.

Graduate Diploma and GraduateCertificate ApplicantsClosing dates for graduate diploma and graduate certifi-cate applications vary, with the earliest being29 September 2006. Intending applicants should checkwith the Student Enquiry Service (telephone (02) 98506410), to find out the closing date for the particular diplo-ma in which they are interested. Late applications maynot be accepted for some graduate diplomas. Applicationfor admission should be made directly to theUndergraduate Studies Section except for the GraduateDiploma in Education which requires applicants to applythrough UAC Postgraduate.

Non-Award Unit ApplicantsApplications for First Semester enrolment in singleundergraduate units which are not part of a degree ordiploma should be lodged with the Centre for OpenEducation by 17 November 2006 and 25 January 2007(two closing dates). Applications received after25 January and up to 9 February 2007 will be accepted ifaccompanied by the late fee ($100). Application forms,fee information and any further information are availablefrom the Centre for Open Education or online atwww.coe.mq.edu.au/nonawd.htm Mid-Year applicationclosing date is 15 June 2007 with late applications(accompanied by the late fee) taken up to 13 July 2007.

Cross-Institution ApplicantsFor students already enrolled in a tertiary institution: Theclosing dates for applications for enrolment in singleundergraduate units which are to count for credit towardsa degree at another tertiary institution must reach theUndergraduate Studies Section by 29 September 2006 tobe processed as “on time” and thereby avoid incurring afee for late application.All applications received after 29 September 2006 will besubject to a late fee and require Macquarie academicapproval prior to the lodgement of the application (exceptnon-metropolitan and interstate—see note below).

1 October–31 October 2006 requires an $94.00 latefee and all academic signatures of approval 1 November–30 November 2006 requires a $106.00late fee and all academic signatures of approval1 December 2006–5 January 2007 requires a $117.00late fee and all academic signatures of approval

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Studies website on Tuesday 19 December 2006. UACwill release the UAI via the UAC Website and Infolinefrom 9.00am on Wednesday 20 December 2006.2006 NSW HSC students will receive written advice oftheir HSC results from the Board of Studies and theirUAI from UAC on Thursday 21 December 2006.Further information for non-school leavers may beobtained from the booklet Pathways 2007. This bookletis available from the Student Enquiry Service, or by tele-phoning (02) 9850 6410. Year 12 students should read theTertiary Entrance Requirements booklet published by theUniversities Admissions Centre and available from theCareers Adviser at their school.School leavers sitting for the 2006 NSW HSC will beselected for admission in order of merit based on theirUAI. The 2005 UAI score to gain entry in 2006 to a par-ticular program of study are listed below. This informa-tion is supplied as a general guide to enable applicants toassess their chances of obtaining a place in a particularcourse. The minimum UAI ranks or cut-off points are notknown until selection is actually made, as it is determinedby the number of people applying and the standard ofthose applicants. For this reason, considerable fluctua-tions can occur in cut-off points from year to year, and itis impossible to predict in advance what rank will berequired for a particular course in the coming year.

2006 SelectionCourse cut-off UAI

BA 83.15BA (Distance Education) NABA DipEd 82.00BAncHist (Hons) 85.30B SocSc 83.10B Creative Arts 83.35BCA (International Studies) 95.10B Psych (Hons) 94.05BA—Psych 85.00BA—Psych B Health 86.45B Sc—Psych 85.55B Sc—Psych B Health 88.30BA—Psych DipEd 86.10B Media in Screen Production 83.15B Media in Writing 83.00B Media in Multimedia 83.20B International Communication 85.35BA in Media and Cultural Studies 83.40BAppFin 86.35BBA 86.05BBA (International Studies) 96.10

No applications will be considered after 5 January2007.

NOTE: Non-metropolitan and interstate applicants areliable for the above late fees, however they do not needto obtain academic approvals as this will be arranged bythe Undergraduate Studies Section.

2006 Year 12 and New TertiaryStudents Cross institutional applications will be accepted until 4 January 2007. No late fee is charged but proof of anoffer to another university must be submitted.

Notification of SelectionOffers for the UAC Main Round will be released from9.00pm on Wednesday 17 January 2007 on the UACwebsite and InfoLine, as well as being published in TheSydney Morning Herald, The Daily Telegraph and a sub-set in The Canberra Times. Applicants who are offeredplaces will be required to accept their offer promptly.

AdmissionIn order to be admitted to the University as a candidatefor the Bachelor Degree it is necessary to have beenaccepted for admission in competition with other appli-cants. (See UAI below.)

Universities Admission IndexThe University Council has determined that a candidate’sperformance at the 2006 NSW Higher School CertificateExaminations will be measured by the UniversitiesAdmission Index (UAI) which is based on a scaledaggregate of the marks in the best ten units of Board ofStudies-developed courses, which will include:

the student’s best two units in English; andthe best eight units chosen from the student’s remain-ing units (no more than two units of which can beCategory B courses);

subject to the following restrictions and conditions:the student must satisfactorily complete English;no more than two (2) units of Category B courses willbe used in the calculation of the UAI;the student may accumulate courses over a period ofno more than five years;if a student repeats a course or component of a courseonly the last satisfactory attempt will be used in thecalculation of that student’s UAI;if a student enrols in a repeat course and subsequent-ly withdraws (either officially by advising the princi-pal; or the Board of Studies, or unofficially by non-attendance at the appropriate examination), thestudent will be considered as not having completedthe course and it will be regarded as a non-satisfacto-ry attempt in the course. In this case the mark from a previous satisfactory attempt in the course will beavailable for inclusion in the student’s UAI.

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B Ec 85.75B Com 85.00B Com—Accounting 86.30B Com—Actuarial Studies 96.00B Com—Marketing 86.00BBA BA in Japanese Studies 86.00BBA BA in European Studies 86.00BBA BA—Psychology 86.60BAppFin B Com—Actuarial Studies 96.60B Com—Actuarial Studies B Ec 96.70B Com—Actuarial Studies B Sc 97.10B AppFin B Com—Accounting 86.00BAppFin B Ec 88.05BBA B Com—Accounting 86.00BBA BEc 87.20BBA BInfoTech 87.45B Human Resource Management NAB International Business 86.25BA LLB 95.50B Media LLB 95.50B Sc LLB 96.25B EnvMgmt LLB 95.65BBA LLB 95.60BAppFin LLB 95.90B Com LLB 95.55B Com—Accg LLB 95.60B Com—Actuarial Studies LLB 98.50B Com—Mktg LLB 95.70B SocSc LLB 95.65BA—Psych LLB 95.50B Info Tech LLB 97.15B Info Systems LLB 95.50B Education (ECE) 82.60B Education (ECE) (Distance Education) NAB ChiroSc 83.45B eBusiness 75.10B Comp Science 84.35B Info Systems 77.30B Info Tech 75.20B Sc BA in Natural andCultural Heritage and Museums 75.05B Sc in Adv Mathematics 95.65B Sc in Adv Biology 96.75B Sc in Adv Chemistry 95.00

B EnvSc 83.45B EnvMgmt 80.10B MarineSc 78.45B Sc 75.55B Medical Sciences 85.15B Health 75.20B SpHearingScs 80.90B Sc (Distance Education) NAB Sc in Astronomy and Astrophysics 78.35B Sc in Biodiversity and Conservation 80.30B Sc DipEd 76.20B E in Telecommunications Engineering 80.00

New Undergraduate Courses offeredthrough UAC (Universities AdmissionsCentre) for the First Time in 2007:Bachelor of International Studies with Bachelor of Lawsby Distance Education , Bachelor of Commerce—Accounting with Bachelor of Commerce—ActuarialStudies and Bachelor of Optical Technology.

UAC Preferences not offered byMacquarie from 2007 on:Bachelor of Media in Screen Production, Bachelor ofMedia in Writing, Bachelor of Media in Multimedia andBachelor of Technology (Optoelectronics).

Domestic fee-paying places (DFEE)Macquarie University will make a limited number ofdomestic fee-paying places available in selected coursesin 2007.All applications for DFEE places at Macquarie must besubmitted through the Universities Admissions Centre(UAC). The process is clearly set out in the 2007 UACGuide available from newsagents or on the web atwww.uac.edu.au. Applicants for DFEE places will beselected using the same method as applicants forCommonwealth Supported Places (CSP). For 2006Australian Year 12 candidates, selection will be based onthe Universities Admission Index (UAI) or equivalent butthere may be a slightly lower cut-off. The cut-off will bedetermined by student demand. Please note that no DFEEplaces will be offered in Semester 1 2007 under theJubilee Scheme. Please note that when completing yourpreferences, all applications for a DFEE place must havea six digit course code commencing with 31.Students enrolled in a DFEE place who wish to transferto a CSP during the course of their undergraduate pro-gram of study must apply through UAC. Transfer to aCSP is not guaranteed and selection will depend on thestudent's academic performance and course availability.The University's Internal Transfer Policy does not applyto these transfers.


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The limited HSC program requires that candidatesattempt at least five and not more than nine units fromBoard-developed courses including at least one unit ofEnglish. All units must be attempted at one sitting. Thereis no restriction on the number of units that may be count-ed from any one subject. Performance will be measuredby the aggregate of marks in five units, made up of thebest four units plus one unit of English. To qualify for selection in a particular degree course can-didates will be required to obtain a limited UAI (LUAI)equivalent to the cut-off UAI for that course as based onthe full HSC program. Please note the following important points:

Students who are successful in gaining selection to adegree program are encouraged to commence univer-sity studies in the year immediately following com-pletion of the HSC, although this is not compulsory.Selection in one year does not guarantee selection ina future year. From the 1993 HSC, students who attempt 10 ormore units are selected on the basis of their best10 units, regardless of age (not on the basis of thebest 5 units). Students sitting the HSC after tertiary study may beselected on criteria other than the HSC.

Admission Through Non-Award StudyAnother alternative pathway to Macquarie is to completea prescribed program of non-award study at theUniversity. Prospective undergraduate degree studentshoping to enter the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Scienceor Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)degrees are required to successfully complete at least 12credit points with a grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 orbetter. Bachelor of Arts—Psychology and Bachelor ofScience—Psychology entry will require a minimum GPAof 2.5 for the 12 credit points. The calculation of the GPAincludes all units attempted (except for those offered onlyon a pass/fail basis) including any failed units. Applicantswho meet these requirements are automatically eligibleto be offered a place only in one of the following awardprograms: the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science,Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education),Bachelor of Arts—Psychology or Bachelor of Science—Psychology. It should be noted that applicants wishing toapply for entry in first semester to a Bachelor degreeplace at Macquarie after meeting the non-award criteria,should apply through the Universities AdmissionsCentre. Please note: Admission to degrees with higher entryrequirements, such as the degrees in commerce, law orcomputing, is not automatic. Applicants for these degreesmust compete for a place on the basis of the quality oftheir results.

Admission Through the Mature-AgeJubilee SchemeThe University has a special admission scheme for peo-ple who are aged 21 years or over on 1 March of the year

Students enrolled in a DFEE place must pay the full costof the course by paying a tuition fee. Students enrolled ina DFEE place and who are Australian citizens or holdersof a Permanent Humanitarian Visa can gain assistance inpaying fees through the Commonwealth Government'sFEE-HELP Program. Students repay their loan throughthe tax system once their income is above the minimumthreshold for compulsory repayment.

Alternative admission pathways

Lighthouse SchemeApplicants for admission who wish to have special cir-cumstances taken into account in conjunction with theirapplication may be given individual considerationthrough the Lighthouse Scheme. The Lighthouse Schemecovers a wide range of conditions including low familyincome, language difficulties, disrupted schooling, phys-ical disability, serious family illness, excessive familyresponsibility, geographical isolation of home and/orschool and lack of support, time or facilities for study athome or at school.More information about the scheme can be found in theEducational Access Schemes (EAS) booklet produced byUAC. An EAS application form is included in the book-let. EAS application forms had to be lodged throughUAC by 29 September 2006 for 2007 admission. For special consideration for the year 2007, studentsshould consult the Macquarie University entry in theUAC Guide for instructions.

Australian Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander ApplicantsThe University has a program for increasing the partici-pation of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderpeople in tertiary education. It also provides ongoing sup-port for these students to enhance their prospects of grad-uating successfully from the University.People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descentmay gain admission to the University through the normalYear 12 entry qualifications (UAI). They are also entitledto apply through the Macquarie University WarawaraAlternative Entry Program for special admission. For fur-ther information on the programs offered and an applica-tion form contact Warawara – Department of IndigenousStudies, telephone (02) 9850 8624 or toll free on1800 066 465.

Special Admission for Persons Over theAge of 20All applicants, regardless of age (except those admittedthrough the Mature Age Jubilee Scheme and the DirectEntry Distance Education Scheme), must compete foradmission on the basis of academic achievement.Applicants who are 20 years of age by 1 March of theyear of sitting for the New South Wales Higher SchoolCertificate may attempt a limited program at the HSCexamination.


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they will be commencing studies and who do not havethe necessary academic qualifications for admission tothe University but wish to study on campus. It should benoted that admission through the Mature Age JubileeScheme may be subject to quota limitations. Enquiriesshould be made to the Undergraduate Studies Section.Telephone (02) 9850 7314 for further information andapplication material.

Admission with Credit for PreviousStudiesApplicants for admission who have successfully under-taken studies at other recognised universities or tertiaryinstitutions may be eligible for credit towards an under-graduate degree at Macquarie. This credit is called creditfor previous studies and is expressed in terms ofMacquarie credit points. Successful applicants for admis-sion receive advice on how to apply for credit for previ-ous studies with their offer of admission. Applicants who have already completed some tertiarystudy must submit full official transcripts of such study.Those who have studied at an institution other than anAustralian university or a former NSW college ofadvanced education may be required to submit detailsfrom calendars or handbooks of syllabuses and unitsstudied. If an applicant’s previous studies are in this cat-egory, the applicant is advised to begin assembling thisinformation as soon as possible. As a guide for applicants, current policy for grantingcredit for previous studies on account of work completedin an Australian university or college of advanced educa-tion is set out below. General credit for previous studiesis granted at 100 level (first-year) or 200 level (second-year) only. All 300 level (third year) studies must be com-pleted at Macquarie.Credit may also be granted for studies completed atapproved overseas institutions.

Previous Studies at a UniversityGraduates of an accredited Australian university may begranted general credit totalling 28 credit points, 18 ofwhich may count at 100 level and 10 at 200 level. Thosewho have partially completed a Bachelor degree in anAustralian university may be granted credit of up to 44credit points (comprising up to 26 at 100 level and up to18 at 200 level). For such students an assessment is madeof the proportion of the program for the degree which hasbeen completed.

Previous Studies at Former Colleges ofAdvanced EducationCredit for previous studies may be granted for diploma ordegree programs completed or degree programs partlycompleted at former colleges of advanced education inAustralia, where such programs are not less than threeyears full-time (or part-time equivalent) and appear onthe Register of Awards approved by the former AustralianCouncil of Tertiary Awards (ACTA).

In order to qualify for credit for such an award, a studentmust have undertaken the whole of the course at a timewhen that course was registered with ACTA. Credit is notgranted where courses or parts of courses were complet-ed prior to their registration by ACTA. For a completed degree program a total of 28 creditpoints may be granted of which not more than 10 maycount at 200 level. For a completed diploma program atotal of 24 credit points may be granted of which notmore than 8 may count at 200 level. For a partly complet-ed degree program credit of up to 44 credit points, 18 ofwhich may count at 200 level, may be granted. An assess-ment is made of the proportion of the program for thedegree which has been completed in order to determinethe amount of credit to be given.

Previous Studies at Other InstitutionsThe University has approved the granting of credit for anassociate diploma completed at either a former college ofadvanced education, a university or at a TAFE college.For a completed associate diploma a maximum of 23credit points at 100 level (first-year) is awarded. No cred-it is granted for partially completed associate diplomas.An Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) com-pleted at TAFE or at a registered educational privateprovider accredited diploma attracts 24 credit points ofcredit, including 8 at 200 level; and an AQF or TAFEaccredited advanced diploma is eligible for 36 creditpoints, including 12 at 200 level. No credit is awarded forincomplete diplomas or advanced diplomas.No general credit is granted for studies completed atteachers colleges or other institutions prior to theirbecoming colleges of advanced education or universities.No credit is granted for a unit or course completed at acollege of advanced education before those courses wereregistered by ACTA. No general credit for previous studies is granted towardsa bachelor degree program for a completed certificate(any level) from a technical college or college of techni-cal and further education (TAFE).Studies undertaken as part of a Year 12 Examination athigh schools or TAFE Colleges are not eligible for creditfor previous studies.

Credit for Previous Studies andExemption from Units of StudyA student who has been granted some credit for previousstudies may be exempt from taking certain units atMacquarie towards a degree if he or she has passed sim-ilar units at another institution. A student may also beprohibited from counting an elementary or bridging unitfor credit if he or she has completed certain HSC subjectsor preparatory subjects at another tertiary institution eventhough he or she may not have been granted credit forprevious studies.


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International College of Management—SydneyMacquarie University has an arrangement with theInternational College of Management—Sydney (ICMS) through which students can study a Bachelor ofBusiness Administration degree at the ICMS campus inManly. Applications are made through UAC and appli-cants must include one or more of the UAC course pref-erences 300900/310900, 300920/310920,300930/310930, 300940/310940, 300950/310950 ontheir UAC application by 4 January 2007 (see the 2007UAC Guide page 188, for more details).On their UAC applications, students can choose fromfive specialised courses run by the International Collegeof Management—Sydney: Bachelor of BusinessAdministration in Event Management, Bachelor ofBusiness Administration in Hospitality Management,Bachelor of Business Administration in InternationalTourism, Bachelor of Business Administration inProperty Services Management and Bachelor of BusinessAdministration in Retail Services Management. Places are available for Commonwealth supported stu-dents, Domestic fee students and international students. Admission to the ICMS courses will be by interviewsconducted by telephone for selected applicants.These three-year full-time degrees will be undertakenentirely at the ICMS Manly campus. Graduates willreceive a Macquarie University qualification and testa-mur. For more information contact the International College ofManagement—Sydney, telephone: (02) 9977 0333 oremail: [email protected]

Admission of Students from OverseasMacquarie welcomes international students who wish tostudy in Australia. Information and application forms areavailable on request from Macquarie International,Macquarie University, NSW 2109, Australia.International students who are not permanent residentsbut who are candidates for a final Australian secondaryexamination in Australia should apply for admission tothe University through the Universities AdmissionsCentre.Australian residents temporarily overseas or those whohave secured visas for permanent residence in Australiashould lodge their Universities Admissions Centre appli-cation form in sufficient time for it to reach the Centre by29 September 2006.

English TestsApplicants who are relying for admission on qualifica-tions gained in countries other than American Samoa,Australia, Canada, Fiji, Ireland, Kenya, New Zealand,Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Solomon Islands, SouthAfrica, United Kingdom (including Northern Ireland),United States of America and Zambia may be required todemonstrate proficiency in English by passing an appro-

Sydney Institute of Business andTechnology Sydney Institute of Business and Technology (SIBT) islocated on the Macquarie Campus and provides admis-sion to the University through its university levelDiplomas and pre University Foundation studies. Students who do not achieve the academic and Englishstandards to gain direct entry into Macquarie Universityand who seek a supportive study environment can chooseto start their studies with SIBT, in the areas ofCommerce, Business Administration, Computing,Communication and Arts. Upon successful completion of a Diploma students willnormally gain admission to the second year of a relateddegree program, provided that all other Universityadmission requirements and prerequisites are met.Conditions may apply for entry to some degrees.To enter the Diploma, students need to have completedAustralian Year 12 or equivalent and have received a UAIof greater than 66. Students with lesser qualificationsmust first undertake other study at SIBT. Internationalstudents may present equivalent qualifications and satis-fy the English language entry requirement of IELTS 5.5or equivalent.Advantages of admission through SIBT are detailedbelow.

Eligibility to proceed into second year of the appro-priate Bachelor Degree at Macquarie University(subject to meeting normal requirements) Option to commence courses three times per year:February, June and October.Study first year Macquarie University units. TheUniversity moderates units offered in the SIBTDiplomas.The benefits of a three semester (12 month) or twosemester (8 month) study option.A supportive study environment, including smallclass sizes (average lecture class of 40 students) andadditional study support.Study on Macquarie Campus with access toUniversity facilities. Courses are fully approved and recognised byMacquarie University and the NSW Department ofEducation and Training.Provider of the Australian government FEE-HELPloan scheme that assists eligible students to paytuition fees.

For further information please contact the SIBTAdmissions Team:Telephone (61 2) 9850 6222Fax (61 2) 9850 6223Email [email protected] www.sibt.nsw.edu.au


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priate English test such as the International EnglishLanguage Testing Service (IELTS) test or Test of Englishas a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Applicants already inAustralia who are required to take an English test will beadvised accordingly.

Documents Required with ApplicationsIt is important that all relevant documents be submittedwith the application, as applications which are inade-quately documented cannot be considered. If any of the documents are in a language other thanEnglish, the applicant must provide an official certifiedtranslation of the document together with the originaldocument. An original document in a language other thanEnglish will not be considered unless it is accompaniedby an official translation.

Enrolment New students

Day and Evening Students (full-time orpart-time) and Distance EducationStudents (BA, BSc and BEd (ECE)Candidates)Students enrolling for the first time for full-time or part-time day or evening study will be required to attend on aspecified day at the North Ryde campus in late January,the exception to this will be students enrolling with cred-it for previous studies and UAC final round offers whowill enrol on a specified day in February. Failure toattend may result in a student forfeiting his or her placeand enrolment not being accepted. Extensions of time toenrol after the time specified for each group will not begranted. A late fee will be imposed on those who do notcomplete enrolment within the time specified for theirgroup; the late enrolment fee in 2007 will be $200. Non-metropolitan students accepted for the distance edu-cation BA, BSc or BEd (ECE) programs will completethe enrolment process by mail. For these students, anenrolment form, accompanied by a booklet containingthe schedule of distance education units for 2007 andadvice about formulating a program, will be sent out inJanuary. Enrolment must be completed by a specifieddate in January 2007.

Distance Education Bachelor of LawsCandidatesOffers of places for enrolment in the distance educationBachelor of Laws program will be despatched in lateNovember 2006.The offer of a place will be accompanied by an enrolmentform. Students accepting the offer will be required tocomplete their enrolment by Friday 8 December 2006 orat such later date as specified in the offer.A booklet containing the schedule of distance educationunits for 2007 and details about formulating a program ofstudies will also be sent with the dispatch of offers.

Deferment of EnrolmentNew students who are offered admission through theUAC to Macquarie University in 2007 may seek defer-ment of enrolment until 2008. Deferments will be grant-ed on request to those who have been accepted for enrol-ment. Deferments are not available to direct entryapplicants.If a person granted a deferment of enrolment subsequent-ly enrols at another tertiary institution, the deferment willlapse. An application for admission would then have tobe made in the normal manner and would be consideredin the light of studies undertaken and the admission poli-cies in force at that time.


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Enrolment of Internal Students inDistance Education UnitsStudents not enrolled in the distance education programsmay be permitted to enrol in distance education unitssubject to the following constraints:

(i) some distance education units have limited enrol-ment;

(ii) some distance education units may not be avail-able to internal students;

(iii)teaching in some distance education units com-mences before the enrolment period in February;

(iv) distance education law units are not available tostudents other than those enrolled in the distanceeducation law course, except, in the case ofsenior units, with the permission of the Dean ofthe Division.

If there is limited entry to a particular distance educationunit, preference will be given to country students enrolledin distance education courses and then to metropolitanstudents enrolled in distance education courses, andthereafter to other students. In determining those internalstudents to be admitted, the Dean of the Division offeringthe unit will take into consideration:

(i) the student’s ease of access to the University; and (ii) the degree of disruption to a student’s program if

he or she is unable to enrol in the particular dis-tance education units.

Second Half-Year Bachelor DegreeEnrolment

New Students not Previously Enrolled orOffered a Place A limited number of places will be offered in a limitednumber of degree programs at mid-year in 2007.Application will be through UAC, contact theUndergraduate Studies Section in late April 2007 for anapplication package, telephone (02) 9850 7314.

Enrolment of Students Who Are NotCandidates for an AwardSubject to the approval of the Coursework StudiesCommittee, a person who is not a candidate for a degreeor a diploma at Macquarie University may be permittedto attend a unit of study on a fee-paying basis, providedthat accommodation and facilities are available and thatthe Dean of the Division in which the unit is providedapproves the enrolment.Students who are not candidates for a Macquarie awardwill be considered in different categories. The number ofplaces available for all such categories will be limited.

Enrolment of Cross-InstitutionStudentsStudents who are enrolled for a degree at another institu-tion will be designated cross-institution students.Applications from these students will be considered only

Re-enrolment (Continuing Students)

Day and Evening Students (Full-Time orPart-Time)Internal students who are eligible to re-enrol in 2007 willreceive instructions on re-enrolment procedures inDecember 2006. Re-enrolling students will be enrollingvia the web in January/February 2007. Students who have satisfied requirements for their awardin 2006 are not eligible to re-enrol in 2007 (the exceptionis anyone who has completed an intermediate qualifica-tion and is proceeding toward completion of a combinedqualification, eg, BA/BADipEd). Students re-enrolling after the last date specified for theirdegree will be liable for the payment of the late enrol-ment fee of $200.

Leave of AbsenceStudents may elect to interrupt their award studies at anypoint. No formal permission is required for a break instudies. How they recommence their degree/diploma willdepend on their specific circumstances. Former Macquarie students returning after an absence tothe same degree program, who have not studied at anoth-er tertiary institution during the period of absence, shouldapply directly to the University. Application material willbe available at the Student Enquiry Service in August ofthe year preceding re-admission. Macquarie studentsresuming their interrupted course are called PreviousMacquarie students (PMQ).Former students who wish to undertake a different degreeprogram to that previously enrolled in should applythrough the Universities Admissions Centre. Students who have undertaken studies during their peri-od of absence from Macquarie should apply through theUniversities Admissions Centre.Assessment of applications for re-admission after anabsence will be made in accordance with admission poli-cies at that time. Enrolled students who wish to take aleave of absence of a year or more from the Universityshould enquire at the Student Enquiry Service about re-enrolment procedures in August of the year preceding re-admission.

Distance Education StudentsEnrolment information will be forwarded to all candi-dates whose 2006 program was fully by distance units.Continuing students will be able to enrol online viaeStudent in January 2007. Enrolment forms will bemailed to all continuing students in December 2006.Those students not intending to enrol online must returnthe completed enrolment form prior to Friday 12 January2007. A late fee will apply for enrolments after this date.


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where evidence is produced that the Macquarie unit willcount towards their degree or diploma at the other insti-tution. For information on application procedures and dates, seesection ‘Application for Admission’ above. Applicationforms are available from the Undergraduate StudiesSection of the Registrar’s Office.

International Miscellaneous StudentsStudents taking part in international exchange programsare regarded as cross-institution students. They may beadmitted to individual undergraduate units as fee-payingstudents. Applications and enquiries should be addressedto the Macquarie International.

Enrolment of Non-Award StudentsStudents who wish to enrol in single undergraduate unitsfrom the Schedule of Undergraduate Units which areavailable for non-award purposes will be designated non-award students. This category will include all studentswhose Macquarie unit does not form part of a program ofstudy to count towards a degree or diploma either atMacquarie or at another Australian tertiary institution. Fees for non-award study are charged for each creditpoint in which a student enrols. Charges will vary accord-ing to the area of study. In addition a non-refundable $60service charge is payable. The University reserves the right to vary the list of unitsavailable for non-award purposes, and to vary the mannerof presenting such units.

Enrolment in Concurrent DegreesThe University has adopted the following policies forstudents wishing to take concurrent degrees, which arenot established combinations under the Bachelor DegreeRules:The student must be eligible for entry to the seconddegree and must apply for admission through UAC orqualify under the internal transfer procedures.The maximum number of undergraduate studies (that is,degrees or combined degrees) in which a student canenrol at any one time is limited to two (this could include,for example, two combined degrees such as BAppFinBCom with BA LLB).The second degree will commence from the time of suc-cessful application, that is, no units will be retrospective-ly transferred.If the student decides to abandon one degree (or com-bined degree), then credit can only be transferred fromthat degree to the other in the form of credit for previousstudies.The student will be granted 28 credit points of credit forprevious studies (comprising 18 at 100 level and 10 at200 level) from the first completed degree to the second(or they can be completed simultaneously and the creditfor previous studies will be credited to the nominateddegree at the time of completion).

Concurrent Enrolment at AnotherTertiary InstitutionA student enrolled in an undergraduate degree course tobe granted credit for a unit undertaken at another univer-sity or tertiary institution provided that such enrolment isapproved. Students should contact the UndergraduateStudies Section to obtain a ‘Concurrent Enrolment’ form.

Restrictions on Enrolment Enrolments in the University are regulated to ensure thatthe number of students accepted for admission does notexceed the number for which adequate accommodationand teaching facilities are available. Certain areas ofstudy are also restricted. Enrolled students receive notifi-cation of units of study restricted by quota with the end-of-year examination results. New students are informedof the following restricted areas of study in the UACGuide.

Restricted Areas of Study

AccountingIn general, places in first-year accounting units are avail-able only to students whose entry qualifications are atleast equivalent to those of BCom–Accounting. Studentsin other courses such as the BCom, Economics programor BA will be admitted to first-year accounting units oncompletion of at least 12 credit points (equivalent to onehalf-year of full-time study) with an overall grade pointaverage of at least 2.00 (a clear pass average).

Actuarial StudiesOnly students who have been admitted to the BCom—Actuarial Studies or the associate double degree pro-grams are guaranteed a place in first-year actuarial stud-ies units.

EconomicsPlaces in first-year economics units will be guaranteedonly to students in the BCom, Economics program orBEc and related courses BAppFin, BBA, BBA(International), BCom—Accounting, BCom—ActuarialStudies, BCom, Marketing program, and to students witha rank at least equivalent to that required for entry to theBEc or the BCom in Economics course. Students in othercourses may be admitted to first-year economics unitswhen they complete at least 12 credit points and achievea grade point average of at least 2.00. Such students mayneed to enrol for four years to complete an economicsmajor.

LawOnly students who have been admitted to a law program:BA LLB, BA—Psych LLB, BAppFin LLB, BBA LLB,BCom LLB, BCom—Actuarial Stud LLB, BCom—Accounting LLB, BCom—Marketing LLB, BIT LLB,BIS LLB, BIntStud LLB, BEnvMgmt LLB, BMediaLLB, BSocSc LLB, BSc LLB or the LLB by distanceeducation, will be permitted to undertake units in law in


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Internal TransferBetween UndergraduateCoursesHow to ApplyAny student wishing to change his or her degree to anoth-er degree must meet the requirements set out below, anda Request to Transfer Degree Course form must be com-pleted. Forms are available from the Student EnquiryService, Lincoln Building, or by telephoning (02) 9850 7314.If the proposed transfer is not covered below the studentmay need to apply through the Universities AdmissionsCentre.

Course transfer policyCourse Sought Transfer Policy Requirements

General Transfer between the following degree programs will be approved automatically upon application.

BA and BADipEd; BSc and BScDipEd; BA—Psy and BA—PsyDipEdCombined LLB to the non LLBelement of the combined LLB program eg. BALLB to BAtransfer, by 31 July in the first year ofenrolment, from one course to another, if the student would have been accepted that year for enrolmentin the latter and has been enrolled infirst half year.BEc or BCom or BBA or BAppFin toBA or BADipEd/ BSc or BScDipEd/BEd(ECE)After completion of 18 credit points in BA to BSc /BScDipEd or BEd (ECE)After completion of 18 credit points in BChiroSc to BA or BSc

· After completion of 18 credit points in BCS, BE in

Telecommunication Engineering, BIS, BIT, BTech(Telecommunications), BSc in Computing to BSc

If transferring to BA or BSc, please indicate Division.Double Degreeseg. BAppFin and BCom—ActStud

If the double degree combination is available; meet the higher transfer criterion of the two individual

their first year of enrolment. A small quota of places infirst year law units may be available to later-yearMacquarie University students who are not enrolled in alaw program. See entry for the Division of Law in thePrograms of Study section of this Part of the Handbook.

Media StudiesEntry to media units is restricted. Students who havebeen admitted to the BMedia programs and BMedia LLBare guaranteed places in the first-year media units and, ifsuccessful, to all media units in later years. Students whohave been admitted to the BA in Media and CulturalStudies program are guaranteed places in the first-yearmedia units, and if successful to non-production units inlater years. Students may apply to transfer from the BAto the BMedia after completing one year of full-timestudy.

PsychologyPlaces in first-year psychology units will be guaranteedto students in BPsych (Honours), BA—Psych and BSc—Psych (including the combined Psychology with Healthdegrees) and to students with a rank at least equivalent tothat required for entry to BA—Psych or BSc—Psych.Students in other courses may be admitted to first-yearpsychology units when they have completed 12 creditpoints and achieved a grade point average of at least 2.5.Such students may need to enrol for four years to com-plete a major in psychology.


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Internal Transfer between Undergraduate Courses

degrees; if already in one then the student must meet the criteria for theother.

BA/BSc (transfer from Bachelor of ChiropracticScience)

completion of at least 18 credit pointsin the Bachelor of Chiropractic Science

BA(transfer from Diploma of Languages)for students in the Diploma of Languages wishing to transfer to BAthey must transfer after gaining 12 credit points and a gpa of 2.0 in the Diploma of Languages and before satisfying requirements for Diplomain Languages i.e. 24 credit points. You will need to indicate your Division.

BA/BA DipEdat least 12 credit points with an overall gpa of 2.0

BA in Development Studies and Cultural Changecompletion of ANTH150 and GEOS111 and at least 18 credit points with an overall GPA of 2.0

BA or BSc in Geographic Information Systemscompletion of GEOS264 andat least 12 credit points with an overall gpa of 2.0

BA in Media and Cultural Studiescompletion of MAS104 , CUL100 and CUL101 and MAS105 andat least 18 credit points with an overall gpa of 2.5

BA—Psychology; BSc—Psychologyat least 12 credit points with an overall gpa of 2.5

B Ancient History (Hons)at least 18 credit points with a gpa of3.0 including either AHST205, or AHST207, or AHST241 or AHST260

B Applied Financeat least 12 credit points with an overall gpa of 2.25

BBAat least 12 credit points with an overall gpa of 2.5

BBA (International Studies)at least 12 credit points with an overall gpa of 3.75

BBA with Bachelor of Computing and InformationSystems

follow policy for double degrees i.e.same as BBA which is at least 12 credit points with an overall gpa of 2.5

B Chiropractic Scienceat least 12 credit points with an overall gpa of 2.5

B Com—Accounting at least 12 credit points with an overall gpa of 2.0

B Com—Actuarial Studiesat least 18 credit points with an overall gpa of 3.0 and completion ofSTAT171 (Cr) and either MATH132 (Cr) or MATH133 (Cr) or MATH135(Cr) or MATH136 (Cr) (from semester 2, 2005 STAT171 (Cr) will also be required)

B Com—Marketingat least 12 credit points with an overall gpa of 2.5

B Com in Finance; BEc in Financeat least 12 credit points with an overall gpa of 2.0

B Computing and Information Systemsat least 12 credit points with an overall gpa of 2.0

B Computer Scienceat least 18 credit points with anoverall gpa of 3.0

B Creative Artscompletion of ARTS100 (Cr) or SOC100 (Cr) and·at least 12 credit points with an overall gpa of 2.5

B Creative Arts (International)at least 12 credit points with an overall gpa of 3.5 or attach letter of permission from Director, Bachelor of Creative Arts.

B eBusinessat least 12 credit points with an overall gpa of 2.5

B Ed (Secondary)enrolled in the Graduate Diploma of Education

B Engineering in Telecommunications Engineeringat least 18 credit points with an overall gpa of 2.25.


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B Soc Scat least 18 credit points with an overall gpa of 2.0

B Sp & Hearing Sciencesat least 12 credit points with an overall gpa of 2.5

B Tech(Optoelectronics)at least 21 credit points in Science units including completion of PHYS140(P), PHYS143(P), ELEC176(P), and;either MATH135(P) or MATH132 (P) or MATH136 or MATH133 and; either COMP115(P) or COMP125(P) or COMP124(P)

Combined Law(eg BA LLB, BMedia LLB etc)Transfer for students not enrolled in LLB Students must apply for thenon-law quota no later than the end of second year.completion of LAW113/LAW114 (P) and LAW103/LAW104 (P) andat least 18 credit points with a gpa of2.0 andbe enrolled or eligible to transfer to the non-LLB element of thecombined award eg. BBAIf transferring to BA or BSc please indicate Division

Combined Law(eg BA LLB, BMedia LLB etc)Transfer for students already enrolled in LLB

· completion of LAW113/LAW114 (P) and LAW103/LAW104 (P) andbe eligible to transfer to the non-LLBelement of the combined award eg BBAIf transferring to BA or BSc please indicate Division

Diploma of LanguagesYou must be enrolled in Certificateof Languagesmust transfer after gaining 9 credit points and a gpa of 2.0 in the Certificate of Languages and before satisfying requirement for the Certificate

Grad Dip Educationenrolled in Bachelor of Education (Secondary)

B Environmental Managementat least 12 credit points with an overall gpa of 2.0

B Environmental Scienceat least 12 credit points with an overall gpa of 2.0

B Healthat least 12 credit points with an overall gpa of 2.0

B Human Resource Managementat least 12 credit points with an overall gpa of 2.0

B Information SystemsAt least 12 credit points with an overall gpa of 2.0

B Information Technologyat least 12 credit points with an overall gpa of 2.0

B International Businessat least 12 credit points with an overall gpa of 2.25

Bachelor of International Communication (Seerequired Academic Approval page 2)

Transfer only available forstudents enrolled in BMedia or BAin Media and Cultural Studies.completion of ICOM101 (Cr), CUL100, MAS104 (Cr) and MAS105 (Cr)at least 18 credit points with an overall gpa of 3.25

B Marine Scienceat least 12 credit points with an overall gpa of 2.0

B Media If you meet the criteria below submit your application to the Head of Department of Mediaat least 18 credit pointscompleted MAS104 (Cr/B) and MAS105 (Cr/B)overall gpa of 3.0

B Medical Sciencesat least 24 credit points with and overall gpa of 3.0

BSc BA in Natural and Cultural Heritage andMuseums

at least 12 credit points with an overall gpa of 2.0

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Selection of Program ofStudyDivision of RegistrationAll students register in one of the Divisions of theUniversity, the appropriate Division being determinedaccording to the student’s degree program. Should a stu-dent’s major academic interest change to anotherDivision the student may apply for a change of registra-tion. The Division of registration provides the studentwith an important link with the University for adviceregarding the program of study which will best suit his orher interests and abilities. Only students accepted forenrolment in the one of the combined-Law programs (eg,BA LLB, BSc LLB, etc) will be permitted to register inthe Division of Law.

Selection of Program of StudyWhen enrolling each year, all new undergraduate andsome re-enrolling students come to the University wherethey may consult a member of the teaching staff (an aca-demic adviser). It is not necessary for students to come tothe University for advice if they are enrolling in the fol-lowing: BLegS, LLB and non-metropolitan distance edu-cation BA, BSc, BTeach (EC), BEd (EC) or BEd (ECE).Students may combine units into programs of study suit-ed to their individual needs. The philosophy of theUniversity is to keep a wide combination of units open tostudents. The timetable for classes or for on-campus ses-sions for distance education units may, however, placesome constraints on a student’s choice of units. Alsosome units have limitations on the numbers of studentswho can be enrolled. When preparing programs, studentsshould consult the class timetable. Students shouldendeavour to balance the workload in the two half-yearsby achieving a balance between the credit points taken ineach half-year. Students in their first-half year of enrolment must haveacademic approval for their proposed program of study.After the first-half year of enrolment, students do nothave to have academic approval for their program ofstudy except in special circumstances. Students not intheir first-half year of enrolment are encouraged to seekacademic approval and/or advice on their program ofstudy, if they are unsure of any aspects of their program.There is provision for students to change their unit enrol-ment during the year. It is the student’s responsibility toensure that the program will satisfy the Bachelor DegreeRules.

Full-Time StudentsStudents are classified as full-time if they are enrolled forthe year in such units as would, if completed satisfactori-ly, result in the student obtaining 17 or more credit points.A full-time student who wishes to graduate in minimumtime should enrol in approximately 24 credit points eachyear. Programs of study in excess of 14 credit points inany half-year require special approval.

Part-Time StudentsStudents are classified as part-time if they are enrolled forthe year in such units as would, if completed satisfactori-ly, result in the student obtaining fewer than 17 creditpoints. A part-time student normally enrols in a programof 12 credit points each year, although this may beincreased in appropriate cases. If enrolled for only half ayear a student in less than 9 credit points is classified aspart-time.Part-time students should consider enrolling in not lessthan 10 to 12 credit points a year. For this they shouldallow 30 to 36 hours each week for study. This time willinclude all organised reading, attendance at lectures andtutorials, preparing assignments and carrying out practi-cal work either at home or at the University. Part-time study must be integrated with the demands ofearning a living and honouring family and personalobligations if it is to be successfully pursued over a peri-od of years. The time set aside for systematic study mustreduce time for general leisure, and a consequent changein lifestyle is inevitable. Careful consideration of thesematters is most important before a commitment to a part-time study program is made.

Evening and Distance EducationStudentsDistance education students are encouraged to regard theCentre for Open Education (COE) as the first point ofcontact and referral, particularly if problems emerge.Evening students are also welcome to use the COE as ameans of contact with other areas of the Universitywhose hours of operation may not coincide with theirs.Full-time and part-time students also have access tomany distance education units which allows considerableflexibility in working out a program tailored to their par-ticular needs and preferences. As well, some day andevening units are offered in a composite mode; that is,some components of the unit may require on-campusattendance while other components are available in thedistance education mode of CD and print materials.Arrangements for units of study vary considerably andstudents should read the unit descriptions in Part Three ofthis Handbook and consult the staff member in charge ofthe unit for full details.

Assumed Knowledge; SubjectPrerequisites; Recommended StudiesSome areas of study require previous knowledge at HighSchool level for entry to the main first-year units ofstudy. Students should read the definitions of assumedknowledge, subject prerequisites, and recommended stud-ies below. The subject prerequisites and assumed knowl-edge listed in the table below refer to the mainstreamfirst-year unit in the area of study concerned. If there is aset minimum level of prerequisite achievement in a par-ticular area of study, the University provides alternativeelementary units in the same area of study. These elemen-tary units are designed to bring candidates up to the level


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required for progression in that subject. The units counttowards the requirements for the degree, but those whocomplete them and wish to continue study in the area atsecond-year and third-year level may require up to oneadditional year of study to complete the degree. Someunits in accounting, economics, mathematics and statis-tics may also be offered as Summer School units (fee-paying) starting in January: Enquiries must be directed tothe Centre for Open Education on (02) 9850 7470. Thismay allow a degree to be finished in minimum time. Theelementary units also provide an optional unit for stu-dents, with no background in the subject area, who wishto include the area of study in their courses without pro-gressing beyond first-year level.Please note: there are no course prerequisites for entryinto undergraduate courses at Macquarie.

Definitions of Terms

Assumed Knowledge (shown as A)A level of achievement in a specified course(s) at theNSW HSC (or equivalent) considered desirable for suc-cessful study in a university course or first-year subject.

Subject Prerequisites (shown as SP)Some particular subjects within the University requirethat you have achieved a prescribed standard in a speci-fied NSW HSC (or equivalent) course before you areallowed to enrol in those particular subjects.

Recommended Studies (shown as R)These are NSW HSC (or equivalent) courses. A back-ground of study in this HSC course will assist the studentin the chosen tertiary course. It is neither required foradmission nor assumed as being held on commencementof studies.Division and Area of StudyCourse prerequisite (P) Subject prerequisite (SP)


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Division and Area of Study Course prerequisite (P) Subject prerequisite (SP) Assumed knowledge (A) Recommended studies (R)

Australian Centre for Educational StudiesInstitute of Early ChildhoodEarly Childhood Students intending to become teachers in the NSW

Department of Education and Training must have at least two units of English and two units of mathematics.

School of EducationEducation None for first-year units

Division of Economic and Financial StudiesDepartment of Accounting and FinanceAccounting and Finance, Applied Finance A None for first-year, but students must take a minimum

of two first-year units in economics and hence meet themathematics prerequisite for that unit.

Applied Finance SP Mathematics (Band 2)Department of Actuarial StudiesActuarial Studies SP HSC Mathematics Extension 1

R HSC Mathematics Extension 2Department of BusinessBusiness Administration, Demography, Human Resource None for first-year unitsManagement, International BusinessMarketing None for first-year but students must take a minimum

of two first-year units in economics to meet the mathematics prerequisite for the unit.

Human Resources Management R Business Studies and English StandardDepartment of EconomicsEconomics SP Mathematics (Band 2). Students with General

Mathematics or with minimal mathematics will berequired to take a first-year mathematics subject intheir first semester.

Department of StatisticsStatistics A Mathematics

Division of Environmental and Life SciencesDepartment of Biological Sciences Biology, including Animal Sciences, A Mathematics (Band 2) plus Chemistry (Band 3). Biodiversity and Conservation Biology, Cell Biology, Students with no HSC chemistry and minimal Ecology, Environmental Biology, mathematics will be able to take units at first-year Genetics, Human Biology, Marine Biology, level which will enable them to acquire the aboveMicrobiology, Physiology and Plant Sciences assumed knowledge.


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Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular SciencesAnalytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, A Mathematics (Band 2) plus Chemistry (Band 3)Biological Chemistry, , Biotechnology, Students with no HSC Chemistry and minimal Environmental Chemistry, Geochemistry, mathematics can take units at first-year level which Marine Chemical Ecology, Medicinal Chemistry, will enable them to acquire the above assumed Molecular Technologies, Physical, Theoretical, Organic knowledge.and Inorganic ChemistryDepartment of Health and Chiropractic Health None for first-year unitsAnatomy, Chiropractic, Community Health, R Chiropractic: Mathematics (Band 2) plus ChemistryInternational Health (Band 3). Students with no HSC Chemistry and

minimal mathematics can take units at first-year level which will enable them to acquire the above assumed knowledge.

Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences Geology, Palaeontology, Palaeobiology, Environmental R Biology or Chemistry or Geography or Earth andGeology, Geochemistry and interdisciplinary studies in Environmental Science Geographic Information Systems, Environmental Studies and Resource and Environmental Management Geophysics, Geochemistry and Marine Science R One of Mathematics or Physics or Chemistry. Units of

study are available in chemistry, physics, mathematicsand computing for students who have not studied thesesubjects at HSC level.

Department of Human GeographyHuman Geography, Population Studies and None for first-year units, however, students normallyinterdisciplinary studies in Resource and include in their program units chosen fromEnvironmental Management, Geographic demography, sociology, anthropology, economics,Information Systems and Environmental Studies history, politics, physical geography, biology, statistics

or computing and should also read the requirements for these areas of study.

Department of Physical GeographyPhysical Geography, Geoecology, None for first-year units, however, students normallyAtmospheric Science and interdisciplinary studies include in their program units chosen from biology, in Resource and Environmental Management, chemistry, computing, earth and planetary sciences,Geographic Information Systems and Environmental human geography, mathematics, physics or statis-Science tics and should also read the requirements for these

areas of study.

Division of HumanitiesDepartment of EnglishEnglish None, although the wide reading of texts required in

English Standard would be an advantage.Department of Ancient History None for first-year unitsDepartment of Modern History None for first-year unitsDepartment of Asian LanguagesChinese None for first-year unitsJapanese None for first-year units


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Department of European LanguagesCroatian SP Post-HSC units – Croatian: None for introductory

unitsFrench SP Post-HSC units – French: None for introductory unitsGerman SP Post-HSC units – German: None for introductory unitsItalian SP Post-HSC units – Italian: None for introductory unitsMacedonian SP Post-HSC units – Macedonian: None for first-year

unitsModern Greek SP Post-HSC units – Modern Greek: None for first-year

unitsPolish SP Post-HSC units – Polish: None for first-year units Russian SP Post-HSC units – Russian: None for first-year unitsSpanish SP Post-HSC units – Spanish: None for first-year unitsUkrainian SP Post-HSC units – Ukrainian: None for first-year unitsDepartment of Public Law None for first-year unitsDepartment of Contemporary Music Studies None for first-year unitsDepartment of Politics and International Relations None for first-year units

Division of Information and Communication SciencesDepartment of ComputingInformation Technology, Computer Science A Mathematics

R Mathematics (Band 4) or Mathematics Extension 1(Band E2) or Mathematics Extension 2, Information Processes and Technology and/or Software Design andDevelopment

Information Systems A Mathematics R Mathematics (Band 4) or Mathematics Extension 1

(Band E2) or Mathematics Extension 2, Information Processes and Technology and/or Software Design andDevelopment

eBusiness A Mathematics (Technology major only)R Information Processes and Technology and/or Software

Design and Development; Mathematics (Band 4). For Technology major: HSC Mathematics Extension 1 (Band E2) or Mathematics Extension 2. For Management and Multimedia majors: Mathematics

Department of ElectronicsElectronics, Telecommunications Engineering SP Mathematics (Band 4). For students without this

prerequisite an elementary unit is available. Graduationin minimum time is then sometimes possible.

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Department of Mathematics Mathematics SP Mathematics (Band 4) or HSC Mathematics

Extension 1 (Band E2) or Mathematics Extension 2 R Mathematics Extension 1 (Band E3) or Mathematics

Extension 2. For Science with Education: Mathematics Extension 1(Band E3) or Mathematics Extension 2, Information Processes and Technology and/or Software Design and Development.

Department of Physics Physics; Astronomy and Astrophysics SP Mathematics (Band 4)

R HSC Mathematics Extension 1 (Band E3) or Mathematics Extension 2; either Physics (preferred) orChemistry or Engineering Studies or Senior Science. Students should also considerr taking Information Processes and Technology.

Technology DegreesOptoelectronics SP Mathematics (Band 4). For students without this

prerequisite, an elementary unit is available, but graduation in minimum time is then not possible.

R HSC Mathematics Extension 1 (Band E3) or Mathematics Extension 2; either Physics (preferred) orChemistry or Engineering Studies or Senior Science.Students should also consider taking Information Processes and Technology.

Division of LawDepartment of Business Law None for first-year unitsDepartment of Law None for first-year units

Division of Linguistics and PsychologyDepartment of LinguisticsLinguistics None for first-year unitsPsychology R Mathematics Psychomedical A Refer to assumed knowledge for Department of

Biological Sciences above.



Division of Society, Culture, Media and PhilosophyCreative Arts None for first-year units. A keen interest in the arts

and communication is essential.Department of AnthropologyAnthropology None for first-year unitsDepartment of Critical and Cultural StudiesCultural Studies None, although the wide reading of texts required for

English (Standard) would be an advantage.Warawara—Department of Indigenous StudiesIndigenous Studies None for first-year unitsDepartment of International CommunicationInternational Communication None for first-year unitsDepartment of Media Communication Studies, Media Arts None for first-year unitsDepartment of PhilosophyPhilosophy None for first-year unitsDepartment of SociologySociology None for first-year unitsInstitute for Women’s StudiesWomen’s Studies, Gender Studies None for first-year units

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Change of UnitEnrolmentStudents are permitted to change their unit enrolment(add and/or withdraw units) at the commencement ofboth semesters either by the web (if eligible to do so) orby attending a change of unit enrolment session at whichtheir changes will be entered on the AMIS StudentSystem. Details of the change of unit enrolment sessions(times/locations) will be available in late February 2007from the Macquarie website at www.reg.mq.edu.au/ orfrom the Student Enquiry Service.

Notification of Discontinuance of Unitsof StudyBachelor Degree Rule 12 provides that the effective dateof discontinuance of a unit shall normally be the date ofreceipt by the Registrar’s Office of written notificationfrom the student. However, in special cases theRegistrar’s Office may determine a different date afterconsidering such information as may be available. Inadministering this rule Academic Senate has determinedthat the Registrar’s Office should follow the guidelinesoutlined below. The date of notification would normally be used as thedate of discontinuance. Exceptions to this would include:

(a) a student who, in the opinion of a member of theadministrative staff of the Undergraduate StudiesSection discontinued all studies prior to the dateby which discontinuance without penalty waspermitted, even though notification was receivedafter this time;

(b) students who through illness or other unavoid-able disruption (documented) were unable tonotify discontinuance by the due date;

(c) students who complete a statutory declarationcertifying abandonment of a unit (not just non-attendance at classes) prior to the date by whichdiscontinuance without penalty was permittedand giving reasons for the abandonment and forthe late notification, and whose application issupported by the Dean of the Division offeringthe unit.

Students will only be regarded as not effectively enrolledfor the relevant half-year if

it is evident beyond any reasonable doubt that they abandoned studies before the due date, and

the Registrar’s Office was notified before the return of enrolment information to the Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST).

Where doubt exists, reference may be made to theDivisions in which the student was undertaking units, toascertain whether their records show the student as effec-tively enrolled. If doubt still exists as to whether the stu-dent did abandon studies before the due date, the date ofnotification should be used. In cases arising under (b), unless it is evident beyond any

reasonable doubt that the student did actually discontin-ue by the due date, the student should be required to com-plete a statutory declaration and be considered under (c). Early Withdrawn in a Unit of StudyThe conditions under which a student is regarded as earlywithdrawn in a unit of study are set out in paragraphs (i),(ii) of Rule 12(1)(a).Where a student notifies discontinuance of a first half-year unit on or before the unit census date, 31 March, heor she is regarded as "early withdrawn". Where a studentnotifies discontinuance of a second half-year unit on orbefore the unit census date, 31 August, he or she isregarded as "early withdrawn". Where a student notifiesdiscontinuance of a full-year unit on or before the unitcensus date, 30 April, he or she is regarded as "earlywithdrawn".It should be noted that separate provision is made forvacation units and fieldwork units. Dates for discontinu-ance as early withdrawn are set out below.Students who are regarded as "early withdrawn" in acourse or unit of study are effectively not enrolled in thecourse or unit of study and therefore not liable for theStudent Contribution.

Withdrawn (W) from a UnitWhere a student notifies discontinuance of a first half-year unit after 31 March, the unit census date, but no laterthan four weeks after the unit census date (28 April), heor she is regarded as "withdrawn". Where a student noti-fies discontinuance of a second half-year unit after 31August, the unit census date but no later than four weeksafter the unit census date (28 September), he or she isregarded as "withdrawn". Where a student notifies dis-continuance of a full-year unit after 30 April, the unitcensus date but no later than four weeks after the unitcensus date (28 May), he or she is regarded as "with-drawn".Students who are regarded as "withdrawn" from a unit ofstudy are liable for the Student Contribution.

Fail Withdrawn (FW) from a Unit Where a student discontinues a first half-year unit 4weeks after the unit census date, 31 March, he or she isregarded as "failed". Where a student discontinues a sec-ond half-year unit four weeks after the unit census date,31 August, he or she is regarded as "failed. Where a stu-dent discontinues a full-year unit four weeks after theunit census date, 30 April, he or she is regarded as"failed". Students who are regarded as "failed" in a unitof study are liable for Student Contribution.

Discontinuance of Fieldwork andVacation UnitsThe following table shows the dates by which a studentmust discontinue to be regarded as early withdrawn.Please note dates may be subject to change. Confirmdates with the co-ordinator at the time of enrolling in theunit.


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Summer Vacation:Australian Centre Last Date forfor Educational DiscontinuanceStudies Early WithdrawnTEP283 Curriculum and Instruction in the

Secondary School II 4.1.07Division of HumanitiesCHN110 Introductory Chinese Reading Unit

4.1.07CHN223 Second Year Chinese Reading Unit

4.1.07CHN378 Chinese Research Project 4.1.07CRO161 Introductory Croatian III 4.1.07FRN125 Introductory French III 4.1.07FRN131 Introductory French Residential Short Unit

4.1.07FRN231 Intermediate French Residential Short

Unit 4.1.07FRN331 Advanced French Residential Short Unit

4.1.07GMN133 Introductory German III 4.1.07GMN199 Beginners Residential Short Unit

4.1.07GMN299 Intermediate Residential Short Unit

4.1.07GMN362 Advanced Residential Short Unit

4.1.07ITL106 Introductory Italian I 4.1.07ITL305 Advanced Residential Short Unit in Italy

4.1.07JPN190 Introductory Japanese Reading Unit

4.1.07JPN290 Intermediate Japanese Reading Unit

4.1.07MCD112 Macedonian Reading Unit 4.1.07MGK130 Introductory Residential Short Unit

4.1.07MGK230 Intermediate Residential Short Unit

4.1.07MGK330 Advanced Residential Short Unit

4.1.07PLH125 Elementary Polish Reading Course

4.1.07PLH222 Intermediate Polish Reading Course

4.1.07PLH231 Intermediate Polish Residential Short Unit

4.1.07PLH331 Advanced Polish Residential Short Unit

4.1.07RSN160 Introductory Russian III 4.1.07

SPN103 Introductory Spanish III 4.1.07UKR112 Introductory Ukrainian III 4.1.07MUS230 African Drumming 4.1.07Division of Environmental and Life SciencesBIOL245 Tropical Marine Ecosystems 29.1.07CMBS388 Advanced Chemistry III 4.1.07ELS304 Environmental and Life Sciences Special

Interest Seminar 4.1.07GEOS224 Introduction to Field Geology TBDGEOS373 Volcanic Geology Fieldwork 4.1.07HLTH300 Health Placement 4.1.07ITEC301 Web Technology 4.1.07Division of Society, Culture, Media and PhilosophySOC300 Internships in Social Research 4.1.07

Winter Vacation:Division of Humanities Last Date for

DiscontinuanceEarly Withdrawn

CRO180 Introductory Residential Reading Unit in Croatia 12.7.07

CRO280 Intermediate Residential Short Unit in Croatia 12.7.07

CRO380 Advanced Residential Short Unit in Croatia12.7.07

FRN131 Introductory French Residential Short Unit12.7.07

FRN231 Intermediate French Residential Short Unit 12.7.07

FRN331 Advanced French Residential Short Unit12.7.07

GMN199 Beginners' Residential Short Unit 12.7.07

ITL109 Beginners Residential Short Unit in Italy12.7.07

ITL209 Intermediate Residential Short Unit in Italy12.7.07

JPN195 Japanese In-country Program 12.7.07PLH131 Introductory Polish Residential Short Unit

12.7.07PLH231 Intermediate Polish Residential Short Unit

12.7.07PLH331 Advanced Polish Residential Short Unit

12.7.07RSN140 Beginners Residential Unit in Russia

12.7.07RSN240 Intermediate Residential Unit in Russia

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RSN340 Advanced Residential Unit in Russia12.7.07

MUS315 Introduction to Improvisation in Music12.7.07

Division of Environmental and Life SciencesGEOS307 Field Geology and Mapping 12.7.07Division of Information and CommunicationSciencesELEC400 Industry Experience 12.7.07INOV101 Enterprise 12.7.07Where a student discontinues a unit after the relevantdate shown above, he or she will be regarded as havingfailed the unit unless a W or FW grade is granted by theDean of the Division offering the unit pursuant to Rule12(1)(b) following a claim by the student that discontin-uance was due to unavoidable disruption. In the case of “illness”, a medical certificate outlining thenature of the illness, its duration and the extent to whichit has affected the student’s studies must have been sup-plied. Academic Senate has adopted the definition ofunavoidable disruption set out below. It must also beclear that the unavoidable disruption followed previouslysatisfactory work.

Unavoidable Disruption Academic Senate has adopted the definition of unavoid-able disruption set out below, which is relevant in theadministration of the following Bachelor Degree Rules: Rule 7(2) relating to requirements to complete a unit;Rule 9 relating to the award of special examinations;Rule 12(1)(c) relating to discontinuance of a unit.Unavoidable disruption to studies is defined as resultingfrom an event or set of circumstances which –

(a) could not have reasonably been anticipated,avoided or guarded against by the student; and

(b) were beyond the student’s control; and (c) caused substantial disruption to the student’s

capacity for effective study and/or the comple-tion of required work; and

(d) interfered with the otherwise satisfactory fulfil-ment of unit program requirements.

Circumstances routinely encountered by students wouldnot normally be acceptable grounds for claimingunavoidable disruption to studies. Such matters include:

(a) routine demands of employment; (b) routine family problems such as domestic tension

with or between parents, spouses, and other peo-ple closely involved with the student;

(c) difficulties adjusting to University life, to theself-discipline needed to study effectively, andthe demands of academic work;

(d) stress or anxiety associated with examinations,required assignments or any aspect of academicwork;

(e) routine need for financial support;

(f) demands of sport, clubs and social or extra-cur-ricular activities.

Any claim based on these categories would need to showclearly, with appropriate documentation, that the stu-dent’s particular circumstances were so extreme, individ-ually or in combination, as to warrant consideration. Except in the case of applications for special examina-tions pursuant to Rule 8, it must also be shown that thealleged disruption seriously interfered with the student’sstudies to the extent that, had it not occurred, he or shewould in all likelihood have given a satisfactory perfor-mance. For the purpose of Rule 8 of the Bachelor Degree Rules,Academic Senate will treat as unavoidable disruptioncases where a student has been prevented from attendingan examination for the following reasons: The student is:

(a) as a member of the armed forces involved incompulsory exercises;

(b) a person in full-time employment required to beoverseas by his or her employer; or

(c) a person representing Australia at an internation-al sporting or cultural event.

Review of Program of Study in Mid-yearFollowing the release of the results of the mid-yearexaminations, some students may need to review theirprogram of study. Where a change of program is requiredit should be effected as soon as possible. Students who have failed in a unit which is a prerequisitefor a unit in the second half-year must either, after con-sultation with an academic adviser, obtain an exemptionunder Bachelor Degree Rule 6 from the Dean of theDivision offering the unit or ensure that they are with-drawn from the unit. Certain second half-year units willbe automatically dropped when a first half-year prerequi-site is failed. Note: it is the student’s responsibility to check whetherthe above has occurred and, if necessary, to withdrawfrom the unit via the web or by attending an onlineChange of Unit Enrolment session by the last date towithdraw without penalty, 31 August.Students expecting to qualify for graduation by the end ofthe year should ensure that their complete program ofstudy will satisfy the Bachelor Degree Rules.

Change of Unit Enrolment for Cross-institution StudentsCross-institution students wishing to change their unitenrolment should apply to do so in writing to theUndergraduate Studies Section. Students enrolled inundergraduate units as specified in the Schedule ofUndergraduate Units are subject to the same conditionsof enrolment as Bachelor Degree candidates, in particu-lar to the provisions of Rules 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 of theBachelor Degree Rules.


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Change of Unit Enrolment for Non-award StudentsNon-award students should make application to theCentre for Open Education using the yellow non-awardchange of unit enrolment form. Non-award studentsenrolled in undergraduate units as specified in theSchedule of Undergraduate Units are subject to the sameconditions of enrolment as Bachelor Degree candidates,in particular to the provisions of Rules 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11and 12 of the Bachelor Degree Rules. Non-award stu-dents cannot add or withdraw from units online, howev-er they may change their classes on the web (eStudent).

Honours Course — Discontinuancefrom, or Failure to Complete If a candidate for the honours degrees of BA, BBA,BCom, BEc, BEnvSc, BMedia, BSocSc, BSc or BTechdiscontinues before the due date of the half-year in whichcandidature commenced, the candidate will be deemednot to have been effectively enrolled. Due dates for dis-continuance to be deemed “Early Withdrawn” are31 March for the first half-year and 31 August for thesecond half-year. If a candidate discontinues, or is deemed to have discon-tinued by the Coursework Studies Committee on the rec-ommendation of the Dean of the Division in which thecandidate is registered, after the due date of the half-yearin which he or she commenced candidature, he or sheshall be deemed to have withdrawn and the letter ‘W’denoting ‘withdrawal’ will be entered against the honourscourse description. If a candidate completes all the components of the hon-ours course but fails to qualify for the award of any classof honours, his or her academic record will be endorsedwith an academic comment ‘Failed to qualify for a classof honours in the BA, BBA, BCom, BEc, BEnvSc,BMedia, BMedScs, BSc, BTech honours course in (fieldof study) (date)’ and the honours course descriptionagainst which the class of honours is normally recordedwill be deleted.

AssessmentRequirements

To Complete an Undergraduate UnitRule 7(2) of the Bachelor Degree Rules prescribes ingeneral what a student needs to do to complete a unit ofstudy satisfactorily. Academic Senate has resolved thateach Dean of Division should ensure that, for unitsoffered in the Division, arrangements are made to advisestudents in writing within two weeks of the beginning ofeach unit, in as much detail as is appropriate, of the workrequired to complete it satisfactorily and the date bywhich each component should be completed. Senate hasalso resolved that Divisions be asked to ensure that stu-dents enrolled in any unit therein be supplied with a state-ment of ‘any requirements in respect of footnotes and

bibliographies in essays and written assignments’.Unless there are special circumstances and an extensionof time to complete outstanding work has been grantedby the Dean of the Division offering a unit, a student whohas not completed all work required in a unit by the endof the half-year in which the unit concludes will be failedin that unit. Completion of a unit includes attendance atany compulsory examination at the time indicated in theexamination timetable. The attention of all undergraduate students is drawn toRule 11(1) of the Bachelor Degree Rules, which empow-ers Deans of Division to exclude from the examination ina unit a student who has not complied with the prescribedrequirements of that unit.

Attendance Requirements for DistanceEducation UnitsWhere the Dean of Division, pursuant to clause 7(2)(a) ofthe Bachelor Degree Rules, determines that attendance atan on-campus session is compulsory, exemption fromattendance cannot be granted and failure to attend such asession will mean that the student must discontinue theunit except as provided for by this sub-rule. That is,where absence was due to unavoidable disruption, thestudent may report the circumstances in writing to theRegistrar and Vice-Principal, and the Dean of Divisionmay take this into account when assessing the student’sperformance. Where the Dean of Division, pursuant to clause 7(1)(b),determines that certain practical work is to be completed,he or she may prescribe that such work be completed dur-ing an on-campus session or by alternative arrangementssuch as attendance at practical sessions for the day orevening offering of the unit, provided that any alternativearrangements must be available to all students enrolled inthe unit. Where a student is unable, because of unavoid-able disruption, to complete the practical work required,the student may report the circumstances in writing to theRegistrar and Vice-Principal, and the Dean of Divisionmay take this into account when assessing the student’sperformance. Where attendance at the practical classesrather than the on-campus session has been made com-pulsory, it may be possible for the Dean of Division tomake alternative arrangements for the student to com-plete the practical work required. Advice to students of the work required to complete aunit satisfactorily should be conveyed to students withinthe first two weeks of the unit, in as much detail as pos-sible. This advice should specify whether attendance aton-campus sessions and/or practical classes is compulso-ry and, in the case of the latter, whether the practicalclasses should be taken at the on-campus session or maybe taken at alternative times and places. If it is specifiedthat alternative arrangements are permissible, the proce-dure to be followed in indicating the election of the stu-dent should be set out.


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Examination TimetablesApproximately eight weeks before the mid-year and end-of-year examination periods a draft examinationtimetable is available on the Macquarie home page athttp://www.timetables.mq.edu.au/exam. A copy of thetimetable is also placed outside the Academic ProgramSection on Level 4 of the Lincoln Student ServicesBuilding. Students enrolled in one or more distance edu-cation units will be advised in writing of the date andtime of their examinations.You should check the timetable carefully. If you have anyclashing examination times it is your responsibility tonotify the Examinations Officer, Academic ProgramSection, immediately.The final examination timetable (incorporating anyamendments that have been made to the draft timetable)will be available on the Macquarie home page athttp://www.timetables.mq.edu.au/exam approximatelyfour weeks before the commencement of examinations.Details of the date and time of final examinations, togeth-er with information regarding the location of externalexamination centres will be sent to all students enrolledin distance education units. Distance education studentssitting examinations at the North Ryde campus will beadvised of their seat number and room location in writ-ing. Final seat number and room location information forall students sitting examinations at the North Ryde cam-pus can be obtained from the Macquarie home page athttp://www.timetables.mq.edu.au/exam.

Conduct of ExaminationsStudents sitting for examinations at the University areallotted a seat number for each unit. Details of seat num-ber and room location information for all students sittingexaminations at the North Ryde campus can be obtainedfrom the Macquarie home page at http://www.timeta-bles.mq.edu.au/exam. Candidates are not permitted to take bags or briefcases ofany description into an examination area, but they maytake in small money purses. NO MOBILE PHONES OROTHER UNAUTHORISED ELECTRONIC DEVICESSUCH AS MP3 PLAYERS AND IPODS MAY BEBROUGHT INTO EXAMINATION ROOMS.Candidates may, if they wish, deposit bags or briefcasesor other property in an area provided for this purpose orin the cloakroom in the Union building. Such bags, brief-cases or other property are deposited at the owner’s risk.The University will not be responsible for loss or damageof any description to property so deposited. Candidates must present their University ID card to gainentry to an examination and must display the card ontheir tables for the duration of the examination.

NOTE: Mobile phones or other unauthorisedelectronic devices are not permitted in theexamination rooms. Students found in posses-sion of a mobile phone or other unauthorised

electronic devices in an examination room maybe expelled from the University.

Student Conduct in ExaminationsThe Rules governing the conduct of students in examina-tions are:

(a) Candidates are required to obey any instructionsgiven by an examination supervisor for the prop-er conduct of the examination.

(b) No bag, writing paper, manuscript or book, otherthan a specified aid, is to be brought into orremoved from an examination room.

(c) No candidate shall be admitted to an examinationafter one hour from the time of commencementof the examination. No candidate shall be permit-ted to leave an examination room before theexpiry of one hour from the time the examinationcommences. Where in special cases this rule isvaried an appropriate announcement will bemade.

(d) No candidate shall be readmitted to an examina-tion room after he or she has left it unless duringthe full period of the absence the candidate hasbeen under approved supervision.

(e) A candidate shall not by any improper meansobtain, or endeavour to obtain, assistance in hisor her work, or give, or endeavour to give, assis-tance to any other candidate.

(f) There must be no communication of any kindbetween candidates in the examination roomsexcept where laid down in the rules for a specif-ic examination.

Special ConsiderationStudents who are prevented by unavoidable disruptionfrom completing any of the work required to complete aunit should report the circumstances in writing (support-ed by a Professional Authority Form or other proper evi-dence) to the Registrar’s Office. The information sup-plied will then be referred to the Dean of the Division inwhich the unit is offered, to take into account whenassessing the student’s performance (see Rule 7 of theBachelor Degree Rules). Where students were preventedby unavoidable disruption from attending an examinationor prior to or during an examination were affected byunavoidable disruption which they believe prejudicedtheir performance, they should report the circumstancesin writing to the Registrar’s Office. The report (support-ed by an original Professional Authority Form or otherproper evidence) should reach the Academic ProgramSection of the Registrar’s Office by no later than fivedays after the date of the examination for the unit, and inany case not later than the day following the final day ofthe examination period. Requests for special considera-tion in Vacation or Summer Course Program units mustbe lodged within two working days after the date of theexamination for the unit or the date of the submission ofthe final assignment/take home examination. The infor-mation supplied will then be referred to the Dean of theDivision in which the unit is offered who may, after con-sidering the information, recommend that Academic


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Senate grant a special examination.

Assessment of Group WorkAcademic Senate has adopted the following policies onassessment of students’ work prepared and presented as asingle entity by a group. 1. Work prepared and presented as a single entity, and in

which contributions of individual students cannot beidentified* should (a) be graded only on a pass/fail basis; and (b) count for not more than 30% of the total assess-

ment if the grading of the unit is still to be on agraded basis unless the prior approval ofAcademic Senate has been given under BachelorDegree Rule 10(3).

* Note that individual contributions must be proved byindividual log-books or other identifiable evidence. 2. Senate has also determined that where resubmission

of assignments is permitted for a unit of study thereshould be only one resubmission and the resubmis-sion should make possible an improvement of assess-ment from grade F to grade P but not to highergrades.

Grades

Grading SystemUnder the authority granted to the Academic Senate, pur-suant to Rule 10(5), the following range of standardisednumerical grades applies as follows:

HD High Distinction – 85-100D Distinction – 75-84Cr Credit – 65-74P Pass – 50-64PC Conceded Pass – 45-49F Fail – 0-44S Satisfactory (used for units where grading

is on a pass or fail basis only)Raw marks are given on each assessment task. The scaledmarks are then derived from raw marks.The student’s grade of achievement in a unit is based onan assessment of all relevant work in the unit includingperformance at examinations.The University does not issue paper-based result notifica-tions except for students who qualify for an award. Unitresults and details of eligibility to graduate can be foundat: https://student1.mq.edu.au. There is no formal provi-sion made for remarking of examination papers.Senate has resolved that students with a query or difficul-ty about final results in a unit of study may discuss thematter with their teachers in, or the lecturer in charge of,that unit and, in the event of continuing difficulty, withthe Head of Department or with the Dean of Division.

Grade Point AverageThe Grade Point Average (GPA) of a student is a calcula-tion which reflects the overall grades of a student. It isbased on units completed at Macquarie University anddoes not take into account credit points granted for cred-

it for previous studies.The GPA is printed on all academic records.. It is used inacademic advising in the following areas: for unit prereq-uisites, for admission to Bachelor honours programs, fortransfer from one degree program to another and foradmission to restricted areas of study. Calculation of Grade Point AverageGrades obtained prior to 2001:The grade point average (GPA) for grades obtained priorto 2001 is calculated as follows: GPA = ( 4a + 3b + 2c+ 1cq+ 0f) divided by e where

a is the number of credit points gained at Agrade,

b is the number of credit points gained at B grade,

c is the number of credit points gained at C grade,

cq is the number of credit points gained at CQ grade,

e is the total number of credit points forwhich a student is effectively enrolled(excluding units with W or P),

f is the number of credit points gained with an F grade.

Grades obtained from 2001:The grade point average (GPA) for grades obtained from2001 is calculated as follows:GPA = (4w + 3x + 2y + 1z + 0f) divided by ewhere

w is the number of credit points gained at HD and D,

x is the number of credit points gained at Cr,

y is the number of credit points gained at P,z is the number of credit points gained at

PC,e is the total number of credit points for

which a student is effectively enrolled (excluding units with W or S),

f is the number of credit points gained with an F grade.

The grade point average of an applicant of a student whohas been enrolled in any combined or double degree pro-gram will be calculated on the basis of the entire pro-gram.

Appeals Against Grades A formal system enabling students to appeal againstgrades for units of study has been established.

Step 1: ConsultationThe student should discuss problems arising from thefinal unit grade with the academic staff member in chargeof the unit. This should be in writing on the AppealsAgainst Grades Form unless otherwise advised, beforethe deadline specified in the Handbook for the submis-sion of formal appeals.


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In addition to addressing the specific enquiries and con-cerns of the student, the staff member should check andif requested report to the student in writing that the finalexamination paper has been marked in its entirety, andalso that the various components of the unit assessmenthave been incorporated into the grade. Students are enti-tled to view their examination scripts. The academicstaff member in charge of the unit is entitled to determinereasonable arrangements for viewing examinationscripts.If it is not possible to respond to the student’s enquirywithin 10 working days of the student’s contact, anacknowledgement of the contact and an explanation forthe delay should be made.

Step 2: Formal appeal to the Dean of theDivisionIf the student is unsatisfied with the response from thestaff member, and wishes to initiate the formal appealprocess, then the student must:

put in writing the specific reasons why the grade isbeing questioned and include a copy of the corre-spondence with the academic member in charge ofthe unit, and submit this written request for a review of the gradeawarded to the Dean of Division or nominee. A can-didate can only appeal against the award of a gradewhere:1. the unit co-ordinator did not provide a

unit outline as required; or2. the assessment requirements as specified

in the unit outline were varied in an unreasonable way; or

3. examiners judgement was not objectively applied because of prejudice against the individual candidate; or

4. a candidate is of the view that a clerical error has occurred in the computation of the grade; or

5. due regard has not been paid to the evi-dence of illness or misadventure if sub-mitted by the specified date;

6. a candidate is of the view that they have been disadvantaged in some way due to the conduct of their final examination.

At this point the Dean of Division or nominee may dis-cuss the matter with both the student and the staff mem-ber in attendance. At the completion of these discussions,the Dean of Division or nominee will notify the outcomeof the appeal to the Registrar and Vice-Principal and thestudent in writing.

Step 3: Formal appeal to GradingAppeals Committee via the RegistrarIf difficulties continue and a mutually agreeable result isnot reached, the student may, before the expiration of5 working days after the meeting with the Dean ofDivision or nominee, lodge an appeal with the Registrarand Vice-Principal which details and makes explicit thegrounds for claiming that the conclusion reached in Step2 is unfair or unjust. Students contemplating such an

appeal may wish to consult the Dean of Students beforelodging an appeal with the Registrar and Vice-Principal.The Registrar and Vice-Principal will then refer the mat-ter together with all relevant documents to the GradingAppeals Committee, which will recommend a course ofaction to Academic Senate. Appeals against grades at thislevel are based on procedural matters only.

Appeals deadlinesThe appeals procedure is subject to strict deadlines thatwill not be varied. Appeals not received within the timescale set out below will not be considered:(i) 2007 Summer Course Program

Lodgement of formal appeal with Dean ofDivision: 2 March 2007Notification of grade recommendation from Dean of Division to student and to Registrar and Vice-Principal: 9 March 2007Lodgement of appeal with Registrar and Vice-Principal: within five working days of notification of Dean of Division’s recommendation.

(ii) Mid-year examinationsLodgement of formal appeal with Dean ofDivision: 30 July 2007Notification of grade recommendation from Dean of Division to student and to Registrar and Vice-Principal: 13 August 2007Lodgement of appeal with Registrar and Vice-Principal: within five working days of notification of Dean of Division’s recommendation.

(iii)End-of-year examinationsLodgement of formal appeal with Dean ofDivision: 10 January 2008Notification of grade recommendation from Dean of Division to student and to Registrar and Vice-Principal: 24 January 2008Lodgement of appeal with Registrar and Vice-Principal: within five working days of notification of Dean of Division’s rec-ommendation.

(iv) 2008 Summer Course ProgramLodgement of formal appeal with Dean ofDivision: 29 February 2008Notification of grade recommendation from Dean of Division to student and to Registrar and Vice-Principal: 7 March 2008Lodgement of appeal with Registrar and Vice-Principal: within five working days of notification of Dean of Division’s rec-ommendation.

Students permitted by a Dean of Division to enter a unitfor which a previous unit grade that is subject to appealis a prerequisite, do so at their own risk.

Grading Appeals CommitteeAll student appeals to the Grading Appeals Committeemust be in writing. The written submission must specifyand make explicit the grounds for the appeal. The


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Committee will also request a written submission fromthe Dean of the Division. When the information isreturned from the Division, the Grading AppealsCommittee will meet to consider the issues raised. The Grading Appeals Committee may, as it sees fit,

a. disallow the appeal; b. disallow the appeal, but recommend modifica-

tions to the grading procedures of the Division; c. allow the appeal and report the changed grade to

the Dean of Division and Senate; or d. allow the appeal as in (c) and recommend that the

Dean of Division review the grades of all stu-dents in a similar situation to the appellant.

In exceptional cases, a Dean of Division may challengethe grade determined by the Grading AppealsCommittee. In that case, the points of disagreement willbe presented for determination at Academic Senate.

Exclusions

Minimum Rate of ProgressFrom 2006, all Bachelor degree candidates are requiredto maintain a satisfactory rate of progress during theirperiod of candidature. A candidates’s minimum rate ofprogress is considered to be unsatisfactory at the end ofan academic year if having attempted at least 36 creditpoints after 1 January 2006, the overall grade point aver-age (GPA) attained is less than 1.00 and in the year underconsideration the GPA is less than 1.00. A student whodoes not meet minimum rate of progress requirementswill be excluded from further enrolment in any Bachelordegrre program.A student who is excluded for failing to maintain a satis-factory minimum rate of progress may appeal to theAcademic Appeals Committee for permission to contin-ue their program.

Exclusion for Twice Failing a RequiredUnit

LawStudents who commenced a law program in 1987 or later,and who twice fail in a prescribed law unit, will beexcluded from the Law program under Bachelor DegreeRule 14 unless they are able to satisfy the AcademicAppeals Committee that they should be permitted to con-tinue the Law program.

Chiropractic ScienceStudents who commenced candidature after 1 January2001 in the Bachelor of Chiropractic Science degree andwho twice fail in a prescribed unit for this degree will beexcluded from the Chiropractic Science course underBachelor Degree Rule 14 unless they are able to satisfythe Academic Appeals Committee that they should bepermitted to continue the Chiropractic Science program.

Education/Teacher EducationStudents who commenced candidature after 1 January2000 for any Bachelor degree with the Diploma ofEducation, Bachelor of Education (Primary), Bachelor ofEducation (Secondary) or Bachelor of Education (EarlyChildhood Education), Graduate Diploma in Educationor the Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood or a studentwho commenced candidature after 1 January 2001 for thedegree of Bachelor of Teaching (Early ChildhoodServices) or the degree of Bachelor of Teaching (Birth toSchool Age) and who have twice failed in a prescribedpracticum unit for any of these degrees or diplomas willbe excluded from enrolment in any of these degrees andfrom enrolment in the Graduate Diploma in Educationand the Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood underBachelor Degree Rule 14 and Graduate Diploma Rule 8unless they are able to satisfy the Academic AppealsCommittee that they should be permitted to continue theEducation/Teacher Education program.

AccountingStudents who commenced candidature after 1 January2005 for the degree of Bachelor of Commerce–Accounting or for a combined degree award or doubledegree award including the degree of Bachelor ofCommerce–Accounting who has failed to completeACCG200 or ACCG201 or ACCG250 or ACCG251 orACCG253, after having been enrolled in any of theseunits twice, will be excluded from further enrolment inthe degree of Bachelor of Commerce–Accounting or anycombined degree award or any double degree awardincluding the Bachelor of Commerce–Accounting underBachelor Degree Rule 14 unless they are able to satisfythe Academic Appeals Committee that they should bepermitted to continue the Accounting program. Students who are excluded under Bachelor DegreeRule 14 from further enrolment in single degree/diplomaprograms, and whose appeal for permission to re-enrol intheir program of study is not successful, are permitted toapply to transfer to any other program for which theymay be eligible or may be considered for admission viaUAC to another undergraduate program even whileunder exclusion.Students who are excluded under Bachelor DegreeRule 14 from further enrolment in a combined or doubledegree program are permitted to continue the program ofstudy that is not affected by the double failure in a pre-scribed unit, or may apply to transfer to any other pro-gram for which they are eligible or be considered foradmission via UAC to another undergraduate programeven while under exclusion.Any student wishing to transfer to another program, mustmeet the requirements set out in the details specifiedunder the Internal Transfer Between UndergraduateCourses Section and must lodge the application to trans-fer by the deadline specified in the Request to TransferDegree Course form. Any application for admission to aprogram via UAC must also be lodged by the date speci-fied in the UAC Guide.


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Exclusion for Taking an Unduly LongTime to Complete a CourseStudents may be excluded from further enrolment if theyare taking an unduly long time to complete their programof study. For Bachelor degree candidates, an unduly longtime is regarded as 10 years of effective enrolment. TheGraduate Diploma and the various Diploma andCertificates Rules also contain provisions relating toexclusion from further enrolment for taking an undulylong time to complete requirements for a program ofstudy.A student who is excluded for taking an unduly long timeto complete their program of study my appeal to theAcademic Appeals Committee

Re-enrolment in a Unit for a Third TimeBachelor Degree Rule 16 provides that a candidate whohas twice recorded a grade for a unit may not re-enrol inthe unit unless given permission to do so by the Dean ofthe Division offering the unit. A student who is not permitted to re-enrol in a unit by theDean of the Division offering the unit may appeal to theAcademic Appeals Committee for permission to re-enrolin a unit.

PlagiarismThe Academic Senate in June 2001 approved policies andprocedures to ensure that the University takes a consis-tent and equitable approach to plagiarism. The Senateadopted the following definition of plagiarism.Plagiarism involves using the work of another person andpresenting it as one’s own. Any of the following acts con-stitutes plagiarism unless the source of each quotation orpiece of borrowed material is clearly acknowledged:

(a) copying out part(s) of any document or audio-visual material (including computer based mater-ial);

(b) using or extracting another person’s concepts,experimental results, or conclusions;

(c) summarising another person’s work;(d) in an assignment where there was collaborative

preparatory work, submitting substantially thesame final version of any material as another stu-dent.

Assisting another person to commit plagiarism mayattract the same penalties which apply to plagiarism.Senate also approved a statement entitled The Dangers ofPlagiarism and How to Avoid It which is as follows:The integrity of learning and scholarship depends on acode of conduct governing good practice and acceptableacademic behaviour. One of the most important elementsof good practice involves acknowledging carefully thepeople whose ideas we have used, borrowed, or devel-oped. All students and scholars are bound by these rulesbecause all scholarly work depends in one way or anoth-er on the work of others.

Therefore, there is nothing wrong in a student using thework of others as a basis for their own work, nor is it evi-dence of inadequacy on the student’s part, provided theydo not attempt to pass off someone else’s work as theirown.To maintain good academic practice, so that a studentmay be given credit for their own efforts, and so that theirown contribution can be properly appreciated and evalu-ated, they should acknowledge their sources and theyshould ALWAYS:

i) state clearly in the appropriate form where theyfound the material on which they have basedtheir work, using the system of reference speci-fied by the Division in which their assignmentwas set;

ii) acknowledge the people whose concepts,experiments, or results they have extracted,developed, or summarised, even if they putthese ideas into their own words;

iii) avoid excessive copying of passages by anotherauthor, even where the source is acknowledged.Find another form of words to show that thestudent has thought about the material andunderstood it, but stating clearly where theyfound the ideas.

If a student uses the work of another person withoutclearly stating or acknowledging their source, the result isfalsely claiming that material as their own work and com-mitting an act of PLAGIARISM. This is a very seriousviolation of good practice and an offence for which a stu-dent will be penalised.A STUDENT WILL BE GUILTY OF PLAGIARISM ifthey do any of the following in an assignment, or in anypiece of work which is to be assessed, without clearlyacknowledging their source(s) for each quotation or pieceof borrowed material:

(a) copy out part(s) of any document or audio-visu-al material, including computer-based material;

(b) use or extract someone else’s concepts or exper-imental results or conclusions, even if they putthem in their own words;

(c) copy out or take ideas from the work of anoth-er student, even if they put the borrowed mate-rial in their own words;

(d) submit substantially the same final version ofany material as a fellow student. On occasions,a student may be encouraged to prepare theirwork with someone else, but the final form ofthe assignment must be their own independentendeavour.

Opportunities and temptations for plagiarism haveincreased with the spread of internet access. Plagiarism isa serious threat to the teaching and accreditation process,and seriously undermines the collegial and ethical princi-ples which underpin the work of a University.A full outline of the revised University Policy onPlagiarism can be found on the Student portal within theMacquarie website at: www.student.mq.edu.au/plagia-rism/. The website includes a general discussion of pla-


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giarism, definitions, examples drawn from concretecases, procedures that will be followed by the Universityin cases of plagiarism, and recommended penalties.Students are expected to familiarise themselves with thewebsite.

GraduationQualification—Expectation toCompleteUndergraduate qualifications are administered by theAcademic Program Section. Students who expect to sat-isfy requirements in July (first half) or December (secondhalf) 2007 must ensure that an expectation to complete isentered on their student record during the enrolment peri-ods in February or July. This information can be viewedon your eStudent login site: My Results/Expecting toComplete. If this information is not visible, follow theinstructions contained on the web site or visit the StudentEnquiry Service, Level 1, Lincoln Student ServicesBuilding.Students who satisfy requirements for an undergraduateaward at the meetings of Academic Senate held on 15 December 2006 or 20 February 2007 will be eligibleto graduate in April 2007. If you are not sure of yourApril qualification and graduation status, you must con-tact Academic Program Section before 15 February. *NBStudents completing Summer or Vacation units and stu-dents with late resolution of results or qualifications willnot be eligible to graduate until Saturday 26 May 2007.Students who satisfy requirements for an undergraduateaward at the meetings of Academic Senate held on 13July and 14 August 2007 will be eligible to graduate inSeptember 2007. If you are not sure of your Septemberqualification and graduation status, you must contactAcademic Program Section before 9 August.

Qualification—ResultsMacquarie University adheres to a formal qualificationand graduation process. Students are not eligible to grad-uate until their award (qualification) has been approvedat a meeting of Academic Senate. The last qualificationSenate for April graduation will be held on 20 Februaryand the last qualification Senate for September gradua-tion will be held on 14 August. Students qualifying after14 August will not graduate until 2008 (Hong Kong stu-dents excepted). Qualified students will be able to viewtheir award (qualification) and graduation allocationdetails on eStudent after the examination results arereleased. If you have viewed your results and are not sureof your qualification or graduation status, please [email protected] or [email protected] withinthe time frames advertised.

GraduationApril graduation information will be posted during thelast week of January with a return date of 1 March 2007.Graduating students must ensure that their mailing and

email details are kept current at all times. All namechanges, requests to defer graduation and requests tograduate at one of our mid-year overseas ceremonies,must be made in writing and received by the GraduationUnit before 1 March 2007. Incomplete requests andrequests received after 1 March will not be processed. September graduation information will be posted duringthe last week of July with a return date of 30 August. Allname changes, requests to defer graduation and requeststo graduate at one of our end of year overseas graduationceremonies must be received by the Graduation Unit, inwriting, by 30 August. Incomplete requests and requestsreceived after 30 August will not be processed.All graduation communication is conducted by mail andemail. Therefore you must update your mail and emaildetails via eStudent before the end of your final examina-tion period. This is particularly important for internation-al students returning to their home country at the end ofsemester.

Overseas GraduationThe University will conduct graduation ceremonies inHong Kong on Sunday 8 July, in Singapore on Tuesday10 July, Beijing on Saturday 14 July and Hong Kong inNovember 2007. Local students intending to graduate inHong Kong, Singapore or Beijing in July must return theRequest to Change Graduation Date or Venue form,available on the Graduation web site and at the StudentEnquiry Service, to the Graduation Unit by 1 March or by30 August for the end of year ceremony in Hong Kong.

AdministrationCampus cardsAll new internal students are issued at enrolment with acampus card (photo-identity card), which should be car-ried during attendance at the University and shown onrequest. The card should be presented when applying fortransport concessions, using the student employment ser-vice, borrowing books from the Library and sitting forexaminations. The card must be updated each year that astudent is effectively enrolled. New distance educationstudents will complete an application form for a campuscard and send it, together with a suitable photograph, tothe Centre for Open Education.A student who loses his or her campus card should com-plete an application, obtainable from the UniversityLibrary, for a new card, and pay the replacement chargeof $10 to the Cashier. Students should note that the number on the card is theirUniversity number which should be quoted on all corre-spondence with the University.

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evidence of a change of name, such as marriage certifi-cate, certificate of change of name, driver’s licence orpassport. Changes of address can be made at the following:https://student1.mq.edu.au. Students should ensure thattheir address details are always up-to-date, as theUniversity cannot accept responsibility if official com-munications fail to reach a student.

ScholarshipsPlease note: Details of scholarships are subject tochange without notice. The following scholarships areavailable to undergraduate students at MacquarieUniversity.Both Dunmore Lang College and Robert MenziesCollege also provide sholarships for students. Pleasecontact the respective college for more information.

Alex Mitchell Scholarship (supportedby the University's Alumni) The purpose of the scholarship is to enable the holder topursue a full-time program of study leading to a Bachelordegree majoring in a subject area within the Division ofHumanities. $7,500 is awarded over three years to anincoming undergraduate student. The Scholarship shall be awarded on an annual basis andshall be tenable for three years. For further informationcontact the Alumni Office on (02) 9850 7310 orwww.mq.edu.au/alumni/html/StudentAwards.html#link1

Bachelor of Science TeachingScholarshipsThe Division of Environmental and Life Sciences (ELS)and the Division of Information and CommunicationSciences (ICS) together with the School of Education, areoffering a limited number of scholarships to studentscommencing studies in a Bachelor of Science Diploma ofEducation and who follow a particular study pattern.The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of UAI,with some scholarships reserved for students who haveattended a secondary school classified by the NSWDepartment of Education and Training as "disadvan-taged".For further information please contact Dale Scott (ELS)on (02) 9850 8976 or [email protected] or LindaKerr (ICS) on (02) 9850 9500 or [email protected].

Biology Summer Research ExperienceScholarshipsThese scholarships are available on academic merit tostudents enrolled in biology undergraduate programs.The purpose of the scholarships is to provide projectbased work experience opportunities during the summervacation.The scholarships are valued at $275 per week for 2–10 weeks depending on the duration of the student'swork experience project.

For further information contact the Division ofEnvironmental and Life Sciences, on (02) 9850 8418.

Chemistry ScholarshipThis scholarship is available to students enrolling in theBachelor of Science degree undertaking a coherent studyin chemistry. The scholarship is valued at $1000 per yearand is available for up to three years subject to satisfac-tory progress.For further details contact the Department of Chemistryand Biomolecular Science, on telephone on 02 9850 8275.

Commonwealth Learning Scholarships/ Macquarie University EducationScholarshipsMany university students experience difficulty with thecosts of living and studying. These financial difficultiesarise from having limited income and many expensessuch as accommodation costs.Equity Scholarships are awarded to help disadvantagedstudents with costs associated with higher education, andthey include the Commonwealth Learning ScholarshipsProgramme (CLS) established by the AustralianGovernment.There are two types of CLS:1. Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarships

(CECS) to assist with general education costs, valuedat $2080 in 2006 for up to four years, indexed annu-ally

2. Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarships(CAS) to assist with accommodation costs, valued at$4161 in 2006 for up to four years, indexed annually.

In conjunction with the Commonwealth LearningScholarships, Macquarie University has created an equi-ty scholarship program called the Macquarie UniversityEducation Scholarships (MUES). Criteria for the MUESare similar to CLS. However, students who are made fullfee paying offers are eligible for MUES.All students, even continuing Macquarie University stu-dents, will apply for these awards through theUniversities Admissions Centre (UAC). You can learnmore about these awards at the following link:http://www.uac.edu.au/equity/equityschols.html

Doris Wallent Scholarship inMathematicsOne scholarship will be awarded for excellence in math-ematics in the NSW/ACT Higher School Certificate to afirst year student enrolled in the units MATH132 andMATH133 in 2006. Preference will be given to femalecandidates.The scholarship is valued at $1000. For further detailscontact the Department of Mathematics on (02) 9850 8947.


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Honours DegreesMacquarie University offers three kinds of Honoursdegrees: those which are a separate program following onfrom a corresponding Bachelor degree; those which arean integrated part of a Bachelor degree program (that is,Honours degrees of Bachelor of Education (EarlyChildhood Education), Bachelor of Arts with Diploma ofEducation and Bachelor of Psychology); and those whichare awarded on the basis of outstanding merit (that is,Honours Degree of Bachelor of Laws).

The University offers the following Honours degreeswhich are separate one-year full-time or two-year part-time programs:

Honours Degree of Bachelor of Applied Finance(BAppFin (Hons))

Honours Degree of Bachelor of Arts (BA (Hons))Honours Degree of Bachelor of Business Administration

(BBA (Hons))Honours Degree of Bachelor of Commerce (BCom

(Hons))Honours Degree of Bachelor of Commerce – Accounting

(BCom – Accg (Hons))Honours Degree of Bachelor of Commerce – Actuarial

Studies (BCom – Act Stud (Hons))Honours Degree of Bachelor of Commerce – Marketing

(BCom – Mktg(Hons))Honours Degree of Bachelor of Computer Science

(BCompSc (Hons))Honours Degree of Bachelor of Computing &

Information Systems (BCompInfoSys) (Hons))Honours Degree of Bachelor of Creative Arts (BCA

(Hons))Honours Degree of Bachelor of Economics (BEc (Hons))Honours Degree of Bachelor of Education (Early

Childhood Education) (BEd (ECE) (Hons))Honours Degree of Bachelor of Environmental Science

(BEnvSc (Hons)) Honours Degree of Bachelor of Environmental

Management (BEnvMgt (Hons)) Honours Degree of Bachelor of Health (BHlth (Hons))Honours Degree of Bachelor of Marine Science (BMarSc

(Hons))Honours Degree of Bachelor of Media (BMedia (Hons))Honours Degree of Bachelor of Medical Sciences

(BMedScs (Hons))Honours Degree of Bachelor of Science (BSc (Hons))Honours Degree of Bachelor of Science with Bachelor of

Arts (BSc BA (Hons))Honours Degree of Bachelor of Social Science (BSocSc

(Hons))Honours Degree of Bachelor of Speech and Hearing

Sciences (BSpHearingSc (Hons))

Honours Degree of Bachelor of Technology (Information& Communication Systems (BInfoCommSys)(Hons))

Honours Degree of Bachelor of Technology(Optoelectronics) (BTech (Hons) (Optoel))

The above Honours degrees are available in a wide rangeof subject areas. They are not normally available by dis-tance education.

Eligibility for Admission toCandidatureTo be eligible for admission to a place in one of the abovedegree programs an applicant must have:

qualified for the award of the corresponding Bachelordegree;have completed satisfactorily a program of study pre-scribed by the Dean of the Division in which theydesire to undertake the Honours program;attained in the units completed for the Bachelordegree a standard of achievement approved by theDean of Division.

For Macquarie University graduates the following gradepoint average attainment is required:

an overall grade point average of at least 2.5; andthe 300 level grade point average determined byAcademic Senate for the relevant discipline. In casesof interdisciplinary programs an applicant is requiredto meet the 300 level grade point average of both dis-ciplines.

Academic Senate has approved the following minimum300 level grade point average requirements for admis-sion: Aboriginal Studies to be determinedAccounting and Finance 3.0Actuarial Studies 3.25Anthropology 3.0Applied Finance 3.0Asian Languages 3.0Biological Sciences 2.5Business Administration 3.0Chemistry 2.5Computing 2.5Critical and Cultural Studies 3.0Early Childhood Education 3.0Earth Sciences 2.5Economics 3.0Education 3.0Electronics 2.5English 3.0Environmental Science 2.5European Languages 3.0Geographic Information Science 2.5Geography (Human or Physical) 2.5Geology and Geophysics 2.5Health 3.0History (Ancient or Modern) 3.0

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Linguistics 2.7Marketing 3.0Mathematics 2.5Media 3.0Medical Sciences 3.0

(except Psychomedical 3.25)Music 2.5Philosophy 3.25Physics 2.5Politics 3.0Psychology 3.25Social Sciences according to the

discipline selectedSociology 3.0Speech and Hearing Sciences 3.25Statistics 3.0Technology (see above degrees in relevant areas)

2.5 (except BTech(ICSys) 3.00)

Women’s Studies 3.0Honours Program in Critical and Cultural Studiesadmission requirementsThe admission requirements to the Critical and CulturalStudies Honours program are as follows:(1) applicants need to have a GPA of 3.0 in the Criticaland Cultural Studies unit; and(2) applicants need to have completed 15 credit points inCritical and Cultural Studies units, including 8 creditpoints at 300-level, or a recognised coherency in Criticaland Cultural Studies.

Honours program in Philosophy admission requirementsThe admission requirements to the Philosophy Honoursprogram are as follows:(1) an overall GPA requirement of 2.50 with a GPArequirement at 300-level of 3.25; (2) students who have not satisfied the requirements of 1above would need to submit a detailed explanation oftheir suitability for Honours.(3) the Philosophy Department's Honours Sub-committeemay invite applicants for an interview to determine theirsuitability for Honours and whether there will be anappropriate supervisor for their Honours or Thesis.

Honours Program in Psychology admission requirementsThe admission requirements to the Psychology Honoursprogram for students commencing their Psychologyundergraduate degree in 2007 and beyond are as follows:(1) an average Standard Numerical Grade (SNG) of 70over all Psychology units. The calculation of the averageSNG will include all units with the prefix PSY plusSTAT170, and will take into account the credit pointvalue of each unit, thus achieving a weighted averageSNG; and(2) an average SNG of 70 over 300-level Psychologyunits. The calculation of the average SNG will include all300-level units with the prefix PSY.

Application for AdmissionApplication forms and information may be obtained fromthe Undergraduate Studies Section. Applications shouldbe lodged by 31 October for the following academic yearand not later than the first week in June for mid-yearadmission. Mid-year admission is not possible in all sub-ject areas. Academic Senate has determined that studentsshould only be permitted to start a Bachelor Honourscourse at mid-year if it is possible for them to completeall the components of the program within the prescribedperiod of the candidature.

Candidature for Honours ProgramsThe formal commencement of candidature for the hon-ours degree is the date set down in the Principal Dates asthe date of commencement of the half-year. The formalconclusion of candidature is the date set down in thePrincipal Dates as that for the conclusion of the finalhalf-year of candidature. Any change to the above peri-ods of candidature, including any change from full-timeto part-time candidature or vice versa, must be approvedby the Dean of the Division in which the student is regis-tered. Students wishing to change the period of candida-ture of an honours degree must make a formal request inwriting with supporting documentary evidence to theUndergraduate Studies Section of the Registrar’s Office.Candidates are encouraged to make effective use of thepreceding vacation period for preliminary reading and,where practicable, in laboratory or fieldwork.

Each student will be sent a statement by his or herDivision of registration outlining the program to be com-pleted, the dates for submission of work required and thebasis on which assessment is to be made.

The class of honours awarded will be shown against adescription of the field of study in which the programwas completed.

The Honours Degree of Bachelor ofEducation (Early Childhood Education)Admission to this degree is at the end of a student’s sec-ond year of full-time study (or part-time equivalent).Entry is based on the performance in the first two yearsof the degree. A grade point average of 2.75 is requiredfor admission into the preliminary Honours year (thirdyear of study). A grade point average of 3.0 is required toenter the fourth and final year of the Honours program.To be eligible for the award students must meet the pro-visions of the BEd(ECE) as set out in the Handbook.Prospective Honours students should consult theHonours Convener in the Institute of Early Childhood.

The Honours Degree of Bachelor ofPsychologyThe Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) degree is a four-year degree. Admission to the degree is possible either byselection within the number of new students through theUniversities Admissions Centre (UAC) or at the end of astudent’s third year of full-time study (or part-time equiv-


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alent). Entry through UAC will be based on academicmerit in competition with other applicants. Entry at theend of the third year of study is available for studentsenrolled in the BA or BSc and will be based on the stan-dard achieved in psychology units above 100 levelincluding certain prescribed units and the completion ofat least 72 credit points. In order to continue into the hon-ours (fourth year or equivalent) year of the degree, stu-dents already admitted to the BPsych (Hons) mustachieve the requirements outlined in this Handbook andin the entry for the Division of Linguistics andPsychology in this Part of the Handbook. Students will beeligible for the award of the degree if they meet the pro-visions as set out in this Handbook.

The Honours Degree of Bachelor ofAncient HistoryThe Bachelor of Ancient History (Honours) degree is afour-year degree. Admission to the degree is possibleeither by selection within the number of new studentsthrough the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) orthrough the University’s internal transfer policy. Entrythrough UAC will be based on academic merit in compe-tition with other applicants. Students will be eligible forthe award of the degree if they meet the provisions as setout in this Handbook.

The Honours Degree of Bachelor ofLaws(1) Eligibility for honours in the LLB is based on the cal-culation of a “Course Weighted Average” (CWA) for allunits studied at Macquarie with the prefix LAW. TheCWA is the sum of the scaled marks for each unit with theprefix LAW, multiplied by the credit points in that unit,summed across all units with the prefix LAW for which ascaled mark has been recorded, divided by the total cred-it points for the student in those units.

(2) The calculation of CWA will not include units studiedat other universities, including units taken while on aninternational exchange program.

(3) A student must have completed a minimum of 50credit points of units with the prefix LAW at Macquarieto be eligible for graduation with honours.

(4) A student must have completed at least 10 of the 13prescribed LAW units in the LLB at Macquarie to be eli-gible for graduation with honours (LAW309 andLAW310 are to be counted as equivalent to two pre-scribed LAW units).

(5) Students will graduate with First Class Honours ifthey have obtained a Course Weighted Average (CWA) of76 or higher, and they have completed a LAW511 orLAW514 research project with a grade of at least aCredit.

(6) Students will graduate with Second Class Honours ifthey obtain a CWA of 71 or higher.

Bachelor of Arts with Diploma ofEducation with HonoursA student who has completed a program of study for thecombined degree of Bachelor of Arts with a Diploma ofEducation with a high proportion of studies in Educationand with outstanding merit may be awarded the BADipEd with Honours. To obtain honours in the four-yearcombined programs of the BA DipEd a student mustcomplete at least 50 credit points in the School ofEducation which include an approved coherent study inEducation; 38 credit points in EDUC units and certainprescribed units. The combined degree may be awardedwith Honours Class I or Class II Division I or Class IIDivision 2. Details of the prescribed units and standardrequired are set out in the Programs of Study section ofthe Handbook. To be eligible for the award students mustmeet the provisions as set out in this Handbook.Prospective Honours students should consult theHonours Convener in the School of Education.

LLB with HonoursA student who has completed the program of study forthe degree of Bachelor of Laws with outstanding meritmay be awarded that degree with first-class or second-class honours. See the heading “Award of LLB or BLegSwith Honours” in the entry for the Division of Law in theHandbook.

University Medals for HonoursGraduatesThe Academic Senate, on the recommendation of theDivision concerned, may award a medal to a candidatewho has obtained the Degree of Bachelor with HonoursClass 1 and shown exceptional academic achievement.

Award of Two BachelorDegreesA student who has qualified for one of the designatedundergraduate degrees at Macquarie University, and whowishes to complete another, separate, Bachelor degree,may be granted credit for 18 credit points at 100 level and10 at 200 level towards the requirements for the secondBachelor degree (refer to Bachelor Degree Rule 1(2)).

Distance Education ProgramsThe University offers distance education programs lead-ing to the degrees of BA, BEd (ECE), BSc and LLB.Distance education teaching involves the use of studyguides and reading programs, audio CD ROM and theregular submission of written assignments. An increasingnumber of units also include online teaching.

Many units available by distance education require theattendance of the students at short, intensive on-campussessions, normally held at the University during the vaca-tions or on some weekends. Exemption from attendanceat these sessions will not be granted and failure to attend


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a session associated with a unit may result in a studentbeing excluded from that unit and (except where non-attendance is due to illness) a failure being recorded.

Use is made of audio CD ROM in the teaching of dis-tance education units and a number of web-based compo-nents are being introduced in some units. Studentsenrolled in distance education courses should have accessto a CD player. They must also be able to make arrange-ments satisfactory to the University for the transmissionof study guides, assignments and other material; atten-dance at compulsory on-campus sessions; examinationswithin Australia; and an adequate library service.

The amount of accommodation available on campus islimited and it is not possible for all students attending on-campus sessions to be accommodated in residential col-leges.

Distance EducationStudiesApplicants must be resident in Australia because distancestudy requires attendance both at on-campus sessions atNorth Ryde, and at examination centres within Australia.In the case of students who are currently enrolled in a dis-tance education program and who are compelled to moveoutside Australia, the Undergraduate Studies Committeewill consider a request from the student, prior to the relo-cation overseas, to continue studies while based outsideAustralia. This is contingent upon the student makingarrangements satisfactory to the University for the trans-mission of study guides, assignments and other material,attendance at compulsory on-campus sessions, examina-tions within Australia, and an adequate library service.Approval to remain enrolled in the program would nor-mally only be granted where the student can provide evi-dence of the above requirements and has already com-pleted a substantial proportion of the program (minimum34 credit points) and is unable to continue their studies atanother tertiary institution. Application forms are avail-able from the Centre for Open Education and will only beprovided to applicants prior to their relocation overseas.

Enquiries should be made to the Centre for OpenEducation, tel: (02) 9850 7470; fax: (02) 9850 7480; oremail: [email protected].

Distance Education Bachelor of ArtsThere are a number of areas in which students may com-plete a coherent study wholly by distance education,including ancient and modern history, English, educa-tion, politics, philosophy, biology, human geography,earth and planetary sciences and some European lan-guages. Information about the units offered by distanceeducation is available from the Centre for OpenEducation.

Additional flexibility is available to students living in themetropolitan area who may include units with internalday or evening attendance in their program if they wish.

Distance Education Bachelor ofScienceThe degree of Bachelor of Science can be completedwholly by distance education study with coherent studiesin biology, human geography and earth and planetary sci-ences. Support units at 100 level are available in chem-istry, physics and statistics.

Distance Education Bachelor ofEducation (Early Childhood Education) Graduates from the program are recognised as four-yeartrained early childhood teachers, and are qualified to carefor or teach children aged between 0-8 years.The 96 credit points required to complete the degree arespread over various areas of study: Child, Family andSociety, Management, Education and Curriculum andReflective Practice.The compulsory practice teaching units in EarlyChildhood (the Reflective Practice units) which areoffered from the second semester of the BEd(ECE) mustbe undertaken by on-campus day attendance unless thestudent has previous teaching qualifications.

Distance Education Bachelor of LawsThe distance education Law course is acceptable as aqualification for the practice of Law in New South Wales.Applications for enrolment in the distance education lawprogram will be considered from academically qualifiedpersons resident in Australia. Applicants must be over the age of 21 years and selectionis based on academic merit. Applicants should have access in the neighbourhood oftheir place of work or residence to a basic law collectionconsisting of the following:

A complete set of the Commonwealth Law Reportsand the Federal Law Reports together with a currentsubscription to either the Australian Law JournalReports, the Federal Law Reports and the FederalCourt Reports or the Australian Law Reports; TheAustralian Statutes 1901-1973 and Supplement andsubsequent annual volumes of Statutes up to date, orthe (loose leaf) Reprinted Commonwealth Statutes.A complete set of the New South Wales State Reportsor the New South Wales Weekly Notes from 1900onwards, together with a current subscription to theNew South Wales Law Reports. A complete set ofNew South Wales current reprinted Acts.A complete set of the Australian Law Journal togeth-er with a current subscription to that journal and toeither the Australian Legal Monthly Digest orAustralian Current Law.The modern official English Reports (A.C., Q.B.,Chanc., P.D.A., now Family Law) from 1870onwards, together with a current subscription toeither the Weekly Law Reports or the All EnglandReports.


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Either Laws of Australia (LBC Information Services)or Halsbury’s Laws of Australia.

A basic collection of legal reference texts. These willvary considerably, but should include up-to-dateAustralian and relevant English works. In addition, atleast one loose-leaf service dealing with the subjects ofSupreme, District and Federal Court procedure, taxation,company law, administrative law, trade practices law,land law and conveyancing, will be required. Studentsare expected to buy their own copies of prescribed text-books.Students permitted to enter the distance education lawcourse register in the Division of Law. They will beexpected to attend compulsory on-campus sessions oftwo to three days each half-year for each unit undertak-en. Exemption from attendance at these sessions will notbe granted.

Graduate DiplomasThe graduate diplomas in actuarial studies, atmosphericscience, early childhood education, education, informa-tion technology, Japanese, psychology and philosophyare offered for graduates who wish to train in another dis-cipline. They consist wholly of undergraduate units in aparticular discipline. Further information is provided under the relevantDivision entry in the Programs of Study section in thisPart of the Handbook.Listed below are the prescribed units for the differentprograms (these units must be completed).

AnthropologyNo prescribed units

Atmospheric ScienceGEOS216 and 12 credit points from GEOS301,GEOS316, GEOS325 and GEOS328

Critical and Cultural StudiesCUL100, CUL101 and five of CUL201, CUL204,CUL207, CUL301, CUL305, CUL307

Early Childhood EducationSpecialisation 1Early Childhood Education 0-5 settings:ECH113, ECH226, ECH229, ECH416, ECH425,ECHP324, ECHP422Specialisation 2Early Childhood Education in K-2 Settings: not current-ly availableSpecialisation 3Early Education and Intervention in 0-5 Settings:ECH320, ECH416, ECH440, ECH441, ECH445,ECHP423

Education(i) EDUC262 or EDUC264; and TEP416 and

TEP493 or

(ii) EDUC262 or EDUC264, TEP412 (orTEP414 and TEP416) and one of TEP422,424, 426, 428, 430, 432, 434, 440, 442, 444,446, 447

Geographic Information ScienceGEOS264, GEOS359 or GEOS371, GEOS426

Gender Studies(i) WST110, WST210, WST310 ; and(ii) 12 points chosen from: AHST370,

ANTH374, ANTH382, EDUC356, HIST338,GEOS368, LAW402, LAW411, PHIL352,POL319, PSY361, SOC381, WST300

Information TechnologyITEC100, ITEC101, ITEC102, ITEC200, ITEC300 plus8 credit points at 200 level or above in ITEC and 4 cred-it points at either 300 or 800 level in ITEC (total 32 cp).

JapaneseJPN221, JPN222, JPN331, JPN332, JPN378

PhilosophyNo prescribed units

PsychologyPSY222, PSY234, PSY235, PSY236, PSY237, PSY332

Women’s Studies(i) WST110, WST210, WST310;and(ii) 12 points chosen from: AHST370,

ENGL325, HIST338, HIST349, LAW402,LAW411, MAS302, WST300

Graduate CertificatesListed below are the prescribed units for the GraduateCertificates available (these units must be completed).

BiotechnologyBIOL224, BIOL377, PHIL240ii) one of the following: BIOL371, CBMS330,CBMS206

BusinessACST101, ACCG100, MKTG101, ECON110

Critical and Cultural StudiesCUL100, CUL101 and two of CUL201, CUL204,CUL207, CUL301, CUL305, CUL307

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Information TechnologyITEC100, ITEC101 plus 8 credit points in ITEC electivesincluding 4 credit points at 200 level or higher (total16 credit points).

Introductory Japanese TeachingJPN110, JPN111, JPN112, JPN195

Japanese Corporate TrainingJPN403, JPN404, JPN405, JPN406

MarketingBBA102, ECON111, ACCG100, MKTG101

DiplomasDiploma in LanguagesThe prescribed units for each language are listed in theSchedule of Undergraduate Programs.Languages for 2006:Asian European Ancient Languages Languages Languages

Chinese Croatian Ancient GreekJapanese French Latin

German Egyptian Italian Hieroglyphs Macedonian Classical Modern Greek HebrewPolish CopticRussianSpanishUkrainian

CertificatesCertificates in LanguagesThe prescribed units for each language are listed in theSchedule of Undergraduate Programs.Languages for 2007 are the same as for the Diploma(above).
