Macquarie University

Entry requirements

• There are no mandated entry requirements.

I’ve recently completed Year 12

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

I have work and life experience

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

I have TAFE, college, or university qualifications

Macquarie recognizes completed TAFE, college, and university qualifications. If you’ve completed a recognized qualification, you may be eligible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Additional Information and Requirements

Assumed Knowledge

• HSC Mathematics Advanced or equivalent. If you don't have the assumed knowledge, you're advised to include a mathematics or quantitative methods elective unit in your first year of study.

Recommended Studies

• HSC Mathematics Extension 1 or equivalent.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

If you’ve completed prior study at the diploma level or higher, you may be eligible for credit towards your degree. Your prior learning may consist of:

• Formal learning (post-secondary study)
• Informal and non-formal learning (work and life experience)

English Language Requirements

When applying to study at Macquarie University, you’re required to provide evidence of proficiency in English. You may satisfy the English language requirements if you’ve completed:

• Senior secondary studies equivalent to the New South Wales HSC
• At least one year of full-time Australian or comparable tertiary study in a country of qualification.

The Required Standard of English for This Degree:

• IELTS band Overall 6.5