Semester in Sydney at Macquarie University offers two 14-week semesters, beginning in July and February. The University has 4 faculties (colleges): the Faculty of Arts, the Faculty of Business and Economics, the Faculty of Human Science, and the Faculty of Science. Within those, you can choose from over 70 academic areas. So long as you have the prerequisites, you can take pretty much any class you want.
Internship semester abroad option
Macquarie offers CISabroad students an internship of either 3 credits (10 hours per week) or 6 credits (20 hours per week) while studying at the University. The range of fields you can choose from is extensive—business, communication, public relations, and journalism are just a few. You will work closely with an academic supervisor, write a comprehensive paper, and conduct a presentation. Your on-site internship supervisor will complete a final evaluation worth 40 percent of your grade.
GPA Required: 2.5. If you find your GPA is lower than the requirement, do not despair! Use the "Contact An Advisor" button on this page or call us to let us know your situation. We'll do all we can to find the right program for you.
How to choose your courses
Now the fun part! As part of the application process you will be required to complete the CISabroad Course Selection Worksheet found in the CISabroad Application Page. The following instructions will guide you through the steps of choosing your courses.
Course load: 3–4 classes (12–15 US credits)
Course approval: It is best to get 7–8 classes approved before you go abroad. This gives you some flexibility in setting up your class schedule. Think about courses required for your major, but also courses that fulfill your elective requirements.
Course descriptions and catalog: Click here to view the entire course catalog.
Click on the prefix for the subject area (i.e. ACCG for Accounting), and then click on the class you want more information on. Once you have chosen the classes you’re interested in, you can get full descriptions if you click here.
Timetables: Click on the title of the course that interests you to see the semester in which it is offered. Abbreviations are as follows:
D - Before 6 p.m.
E - After 6 p.m.
1 – First-semester unit, February–June
2 – Second-semester unit, July–November
How to read the Macquarie University course catalog
You will find classes offered at the 100, 200, and 300 levels. The 200- and 300--level classes at Macquarie are often equivalent to junior- and senior-year classes in the US. They will likely have prerequisites.