Course Overview

About This Course

Masters Qualifying Program is designed to equip students with the necessary digital, information, and academic literacies, as well as the numeracy skills required for postgraduate studies in Australia. On successful completion of this program, students will be able to articulate into a range of Macquarie University Masters courses.

On successful completion you will be able to:

Apply critical thinking skills to a range of contexts for postgraduate studies.
Demonstrate awareness of academic integrity for postgraduate studies in Australia.
Describe fundamental concepts, terminology, and principles in a range of academic disciplines and acquire relevant ICT skills for postgraduate studies.
Demonstrate oral and written communication skills appropriate for postgraduate studies.
Collaborate effectively and work in diverse teams in a way that is culturally respectful and ethical.
Apply problem-solving skills to existing and/or emerging real world challenges.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Sydney

Levels 23 & 24, 123 Pitt St, Sydney, NSW 2000

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Student Information

Fees & Entry by Student Type

Tuition Fee

AUD $16,000 per year

Duration

Full time: 0.4 years

Intakes

MQUC Term 1 | MQUC Term 3

Study Mode

Full-time

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Domestic students:

Completion of a 3-4 year full-time overseas Bachelor degree from a recognised institution assessed at Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree level (AQF 6) on the Australian Qualifications Framework, with either:
a related area of study to the intended Master, or
a WAM of 65+, or
at least 2 years of professional work experience in a relevant area
AND
Students must be at least 20 years of age at the time of commencement.
In addition to the criteria listed above, admission to the Masters Qualifying Program articulating to the following Masters requires prior study in a related field:
Master of Artificial Intelligence
Master of Biotechnology
Master of Criminology
Master of Cyber Security
Master of Data Science
Master of Education
Master of Engineering Management
Master of Information Systems Management
Master of Information Technology in Artificial Intelligence
Master of Information Technology in Cyber Security
Master of Intelligence
Master of International Relations
Master of Laws
Master of Strategy and Security

International students:

Completion of a 3-4 year full-time overseas Bachelor degree from a recognised institution assessed at Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree level (AQF 6) on the Australian Qualifications Framework, with either:
a related area of study to the intended Master, or
a WAM of 65+, or
at least 2 years of professional work experience in a relevant area
AND
Students must be at least 20 years of age at the time of commencement.
In addition to the criteria listed above, admission to the Masters Qualifying Program articulating to the following Masters requires prior study in a related field:
Master of Artificial Intelligence
Master of Biotechnology
Master of Criminology
Master of Cyber Security
Master of Data Science
Master of Education
Master of Engineering Management
Master of Information Systems Management
Master of Information Technology in Artificial Intelligence
Master of Information Technology in Cyber Security
Master of Intelligence
Master of International Relations
Master of Laws
Master of Strategy and Security
IELTS (Academic) overall band 6 with minimum sub-scores: listening 5.5, reading 5.5, writing 5.5, speaking 5.5, or an approved equivalent
CRICOS-registered course - a valid student visa is required to study on campus

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Students who successfully complete this program will be eligible for entry to a range of Macquarie University master courses.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

ASQA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units4 units

WQRD0001

Introduction to Research Design and Methods

WQCP6350

Database Systems

WQCO0001

Academic Communication Skills for Postgraduate Studies

WQEC6049

Economics for Professionals

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total cost of the Masters Qualifying Program (Accelerated) at Macquarie University?

The estimated total course cost is AU$16,000, which consists entirely of tuition fees. There are no additional non-tuition fees listed for this program.

How long does the Masters Qualifying Program (Accelerated) take to complete?

The Masters Qualifying Program (Accelerated) has a duration of 21 weeks, making it a shorter pathway compared to the standard Masters Qualifying Program.

Where is the Masters Qualifying Program (Accelerated) delivered?

The program is delivered at Macquarie University's Wallumattagal Campus at North Ryde, New South Wales, which is a location owned and operated by the provider.

What field of education does the Masters Qualifying Program (Accelerated) fall under?

The program falls under the broad field of Mixed Field Programmes (Field 12), with a narrow field of General Education Programmes (1201) and a detailed field classification of Literacy and Numeracy Programmes (120103).

How can I contact Macquarie University for more information about this program?

You can contact Macquarie University's Prospective Student Contact Centre by email at study@mq.edu.au or by phone at +61 2 9850 6767. The CRICOS provider code for Macquarie University is 00002J.

Application

How to Apply

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Step 02

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Step 03

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