Semester at Macquarie University

During this program, you'll enroll in 3 - 4 courses at Macquarie University's North Ryde campus. You'll select 6 - 8 courses for pre-approval; courses will not be confirmed until 1 - 2 months prior to departure.

The Australian academic year begins in February. When selecting courses, ensure they align with the correct semester:

• Semester 1: February – June (U.S. Spring Semester)

• Semester 2: July – November (U.S. Fall Semester)

In Australia, undergraduate degrees are 3 years instead of 4, so the first-level courses dive right into material specific to that discipline, without too much intro-level context. Courses are typically categorized by levels (1000–4000), which correspond to their academic difficulty. Here are our recommended equivalencies to U.S. course levels:

• 1000-level: Equivalent to US 200-level/sophomore courses

• 2000-level: Equivalent to US 300-level/junior courses

• 3000-level: Equivalent to US 400-level/senior courses (these require advanced competency and may have prerequisites)

• 4000-level and above: Graduate-level courses, generally not available to study abroad students

You have the option to pursue a part-time internship in addition to your coursework while at Macquarie University. There are placements available in business administration, HR and marketing. Internships provide an opportunity for students to gain professional experience through a work placement in a not-for-profit organization, government agency, company or other industry partner.

In addition to the internship hours, there are four, 3-hour seminars required throughout the semester. Interns will also complete a placement evaluation, ethics report, and a final project (including a 3-4 minute video, written report and reflection piece).

Internships are worth 3 credit points (equivalent to to 3 - 4 U.S. credits).