Intensive Program

Macquarie University

About

Overview The Intensive program is designed to equip international and domestic students with the knowledge and skills to seek entry into an Australian higher education program.

The Intensive program provides an academic entry pathway to a first year undergraduate degree program.

Entry requirements

About inherent requirementskeyboard_arrow_down

Inherent requirements are the essential components of a course or program necessary for a student to successfully achieve the core learning outcomes of a course or program. Students must meet the inherent requirements to complete their Macquarie University course or program. For more information see https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/inherent-requirements. Inherent requirements for Macquarie University programs fall under the following categories:

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The physical inherent requirement is to have the physical capabilities to safely and effectively perform the activities necessary to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

Cognitionkeyboard_arrow_down

The inherent requirement for cognition is possessing the intellectual, conceptual, integrative and quantitative capabilities to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

Communicationkeyboard_arrow_down

The inherent requirement for communication is the capacity to communicate information, thoughts and ideas through a variety of mediums and with a range of audiences.

Behaviouralkeyboard_arrow_down

The behavioural inherent requirement is the capacity to sustain appropriate behaviour over the duration of units of study to engage in activities necessary to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

Learning outcomes

1. Acquire and apply fundamental concepts and terminology in disciplines relevant to chosen stream of study.
2. Analyse, critically evaluate and communicate core discipline specific concepts.
3. Work independently and collaboratively to solve problems and operate effectively in an Australian academic context.
4. Use academic English and academic literacies at a level appropriate for entry into undergraduate university studies.

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