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Macquarie University (MQU)

Sydney , New South Wales ,Australia

Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Commerce

Macquarie has always considered our students to be co-creators in their learning. One of the most exciting developments in our new curriculum is around your ability to study two degrees at once.

In this double degree, you will be able to combine:

  • Bachelor of Commerce: This course will prepare you to become a business professional in a wide range of careers. You'll study a set of extensive and integrated foundation units to orient you to business, and then you'll complete one or two majors to develop depth in your chosen discipline.
  • Bachelor of Arts: This degree allows you to turn your passion into a career by exploring your interests in depth, and by honing your skills and knowledge through internships, practical application and expert teaching. No other degree at Macquarie offers as much flexibility and as wide a range of units as the Bachelor of Arts.

KEY FEATURES

  • Double degrees fast-track your study – you usually complete double degrees one or even two years faster than you would undertaking both degrees on their own. This not only saves you time but money as well.
  • You’ll be taught by active researchers, published academics, and award-winning teachers and industry professionals.
  • This course provides a blend of theory and applied knowledge. The critical-thinking, analytical, problem-solving and communication skills you'll acquire are highly sought after by employers.
  • Compulsory foundation units in the first year develop your core skills in all major business areas.
  • You’ll develop an ePortfolio that showcases your transferable knowledge and skills to potential employers
  • You’ll have the opportunity to connect with employers and communities via internships, work-integrated learning opportunities and study abroad experiences, which will enhance your employability and international outlook.

MAJORS
Choose from the following options:

  • Ancient Egypt and the Near East
  • Ancient Greece, Rome and Late Antiquity
  • Ancient Languages
  • Anthropology
  • Archaeology
  • Chinese Studies
  • Chinese-English Translation and Interpreting
  • Creative Writing
  • Criminology
  • Croatian Studies
  • Cultural Studies
  • Education
  • English
  • Environment, Society and Law
  • French and Francophone Studies
  • Games and Interactivity
  • Gender Studies
  • Geography
  • German Studies
  • Global Health
  • Hellenic Studies
  • Human Geography
  • Indigenous Studies
  • Interactive Design
  • International Communications
  • International Relations
  • Italian Studies
  • Japanese Studies
  • Journalism and Non-Fiction Writing
  • Linguistics
  • Media Studies
  • Media, Culture and Communications
  • Media, Technology and the Law
  • Modern Greek Studies
  • Modern History
  • Moving Image and Sound Studies
  • Music Studies
  • Performing Arts Industries: Dance, Theatre and Creativity
  • Philosophy
  • Polish Studies
  • Political Economy
  • Politics
  • Psychological Science
  • Public Relations and Social Media
  • Radio and Podcasting
  • Refugee Studies
  • Religion and Society
  • Russian Studies
  • Screen Practice and Production
  • Social Justice
  • Sociology
  • Spanish and Latin American Studies
  • Urban Studies
  • Accounting
  • Business Analytics
  • Business Information Systems
  • Business Statistics
  • Cyber Security Governance
  • Economics
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Finance
  • Human Resource Management
  • International Business
  • Management
  • Marketing Management
  • Marketing and Consumer Insights

Campus Information

North Ryde

Sydney New South Wales 2109 Australia

Intakes

  • Feb
  • July

Application Processing Time in Days: 7

Application Process

More Information Required
4 Days
Possible Interview Call from Institution
0 Days
Provisional/Unconditional Offer
7 Days
Visa Process
30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Studying hard and getting great marks doesn’t guarantee you a job. Most employers expect applicants to be skilled and experienced in the workplace. Working while you study is an excellent way to build your employability skills and gain life experience.

Why does it?
Employers appreciate any full-time, casual, or part-time experience like working in hospitality or retail, on a reception desk, or even in construction.  They value this kind of experience because it shows that you can be responsible and professional. Working while you study builds professional skills that are essential for professional roles:

  • Time management
  • Teamwork
  • Customer service
  • Attention to detail
  • Working independently
  • Showing initiative
  • Communication (verbal and written)

Working on and off-campus
CareerHub is Macquarie’s jobs portal, connecting you with external organizations that offer part-time, casual, full-time employment opportunities as well as internships, cadetships, and volunteer experience.

Finding an on-campus job is often ideal as it centralizes both study and work, but opportunities on-campus are limited. Opportunities can be found here:

  • Campus Life manages the university's Sport and Aquatic Centre, Food and Shopping, Children's Services, Event Planning, and more.
  • For other administrative, professional, and academic-related opportunities within departments and faculties, visit the university's employment page.

Here is a list of some of our favorite job search websites for opportunities across multiple industries.

PSW Opportunity

After completion of Bachelor's degree student is eligible for 2 years PSW.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate Academic Entry Requirements
Academic Qualifications
To apply for an undergraduate program, international students will need to have completed one or more of the following academic qualifications:
 
A recognised senior secondary school qualification or university entrance examination, such as the New South Wales Higher School Certificate (NSW HSC) or other equivalent Australian or overseas high school qualification
A recognised university Foundation course
A recognised 2 or 3-year Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree
At least one year of a university degree from a recognised institution
 
IELTS Academic
Level of English Overall Reading Writing Listening Speaking For Admission To
Functional 5.5 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 Standard Foundation Program
Vocational 6.0 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 Intensive Program, Undergraduate Certificates, or Diplomas
Competent 6.5 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 Most undergraduate or postgraduate courses
Proficient 7.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 Master of Business Administration
Global Master of Business Administration
Graduate Certificate of Business Administration
Graduate Certificate of Editing and Electronic Publishing
Graduate Certificate of Global Business Practice
Graduate Diploma of Business Administration
7.0 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 Bachelor of Clinical Science
Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science
Bachelor of Laws
Juris Doctor
Master of Creative Writing
7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 Doctor of Medicine
Doctor of Physiotherapy
Master of Clinical Audiology
Master of Clinical Neuropsychology
Master of Clinical Psychology
Master of Organisational Psychology
Master of Professional Psychology
Master of Speech and Language Pathology
Graduate Certificate of Early Childhood
Advanced 7.5 7.0 7.0 8.0 8.0 Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Bachelor of Education (Primary) and Bachelor of Psychology
Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)
Master of Inclusive and Special Education
Master of Teaching (Birth to Five Years)
Master of Teaching (Primary)
Master of Teaching (Secondary)
Graduate Certificate of Inclusive and Special Education
Graduate Diploma of Inclusive and Special Education