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Overview The Bachelor of Science is a broad-ranging degree allowing you to follow a path to suit your intended career in the sciences. Students will undertake in-depth study of a chosen area of science by selecting one of the specialisations of the degree. Being structured on specialisations allows extensive treatment of … For more content click the Read More button below. Core units in the degree will address the quantitative skills needed by all scientists. Scientists need to be able to understand, analyze and communicate data. Critical employability skills will be addressed both in the core units and through embedded learning in the discipline units of the specialisations. The course integrates real world learning activities, culminating in a PACE unit. Each such unit includes a work-integrated learning activity, undertaken in conjunction with a partner organisation. By providing both in-depth discipline education as well as the broader skills required by all scientists the degree will provide a world class science education. The Bachelor of Science will help you develop skills such as problem solving and critical thinking through practical work and peer-assisted learning. Our science staff are recognised for their excellence in teaching and many are known internationally for their research, ensuring you are taught with the most up-to-date scientific knowledge.More information can be found in the information on the individual specialisations. Please note, only the Biology and Palaeobiology specialisations can be studied in 'Off-campus' mode.The Bachelor of Science is a broad-ranging degree allowing you to follow a path to suit your intended career in the sciences. Students will undertake in-depth study of a chosen area of science by selecting one of the specialisations of the degree. Being structured on specialisations allows extensive treatment of each area, providing students with the tools they will need in their future career. Each specialisation will provide both deep and broad coverage of its area, from foundational topics through to advanced studies. Core units in the degree will address the quantitative skills needed by all scientists. Scientists need to be able to understand, analyze and communicate data. Critical employability skills will be addressed both in the core units and through embedded learning in the discipline units of the specialisations. The course integrates real world learning activities, culminating in a PACE unit. Each such unit includes a work-integrated learning activity, undertaken in conjunction with a partner organisation. By providing both in-depth discipline education as well as the broader skills required by all scientists the degree will provide a world class science education. The Bachelor of Science will help you develop skills such as problem solving and critical thinking through practical work and peer-assisted learning. Our science staff are recognised for their excellence in teaching and many are known internationally for their research, ensuring you are taught with the most up-to-date scientific knowledge.More information can be found in the information on the individual specialisations. Please note, only the Biology and Palaeobiology specialisations can be studied in 'Off-campus' mode.Read More

Overview The Honours degree of Bachelor of Psychology is our principal degree intended for high-achieving students aiming for a professional career in Psychology. It is a four-year accredited degree in Psychology. Students may transfer to this degree from the 3-year Bachelor of Psychology, upon meeting entry requirements. Psychology is a discipline … For more content click the Read More button below.The Honours degree of Bachelor of Psychology is our principal degree intended for high-achieving students aiming for a professional career in Psychology. It is a four-year accredited degree in Psychology. Students may transfer to this degree from the 3-year Bachelor of Psychology, upon meeting entry requirements. Psychology is a discipline involving both scientific research and applied professional practice. The first three years of this degree are concerned with equipping students with a scientific understanding of the psychological processes that underlie behaviour including perception, cognition, learning, motivation, neuroscience, psychopathology, personality, emotion, developmental psychology, health psychology, counselling and social relationships, as well as training in the analysis of data and research methodologies. Admission to the honours (fourth) year of this course will be determined entirely by academic merit. In this final year students will plan and engage in an independent and sustained critical investigation and evaluation of a chosen research topic that will match their strengths and career interests.Read More

Overview Psychology is a discipline characterised by both scientific research and applied professional practice. This degree is concerned with providing students with a scientific understanding in the psychological processes that underlie behaviour including perception, cognition, learning, motivation, neuroscience, psychopathology, personality, emotion, developmental psychology, health psychology, counselling and social relationships, as well … For more content click the Read More button below.Psychology is a discipline characterised by both scientific research and applied professional practice. This degree is concerned with providing students with a scientific understanding in the psychological processes that underlie behaviour including perception, cognition, learning, motivation, neuroscience, psychopathology, personality, emotion, developmental psychology, health psychology, counselling and social relationships, as well as training in the analysis of data and research methodologies. This course allows students to complete an accredited Psychology degree across three years. Students in this course also have the option to transfer to the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) course to complete an additional fourth year of honours in Psychology, conditional on meeting the entry requirements. A key feature of the Bachelor of Psychology degree is the capstone unit, which aims to provide students with skills to facilitate their transfer into the workplace, and the opportunity to gain limited but relevant experience working in the field.Read More

Overview The Bachelor of Planning offers a four-year degree which receives professional accreditation from the Planning Institute of Australia. The degree has a unique interdisciplinary focus on integrating social and environmental domains in the planning and design of sustainable cities and regions. The degree aims to produce professional, civically and ethically … For more content click the Read More button below. In studying a Bachelor of Planning you are able to develop areas of specialisation in: environmental science and management; international development; demographics and social science; and in spatial science and Geographical Information Systems (GIS).The Bachelor of Planning offers a four-year degree which receives professional accreditation from the Planning Institute of Australia. The degree has a unique interdisciplinary focus on integrating social and environmental domains in the planning and design of sustainable cities and regions. The degree aims to produce professional, civically and ethically engaged graduates with demonstrated knowledge of planning theory, policy and governance, and with practical skills in plan-making, urban design, impact assessment and research. A unique feature of the degree is the opportunity for you to undertake planning related Professional and Community Engagement (PACE) activities locally and overseas. For example, you can undertake research projects in Australia or overseas and professional work experience in a planning field in your fourth year. In studying a Bachelor of Planning you are able to develop areas of specialisation in: environmental science and management; international development; demographics and social science; and in spatial science and Geographical Information Systems (GIS).Read More

Overview The Bachelor of Mathematical Science is a degree focussed on mathematics and statistics designed to prepare you for a career as a mathematical sciences professional or to proceed to further study or research in this area. The degree is designed to cater for students who have a strong high school … For more content click the Read More button below. As well as providing you with a strong understanding of mathematical and statistical theory, the degree program will enable you to develop expertise in the use of modern mathematical and/or statistical software and work extensively with problems, data sets and scenarios drawn from real applications of mathematics and statistics to areas of interest to prospective employers. The degree culminates in a capstone unit which will provide you with an opportunity to work with an external partner as part of a team, putting the skills you have acquired into practice, taking leadership of parts of the project and demonstrating your capacity to contribute effectively as a professional mathematician and/or statistician.The Bachelor of Mathematical Science is a degree focussed on mathematics and statistics designed to prepare you for a career as a mathematical sciences professional or to proceed to further study or research in this area. The degree is designed to cater for students who have a strong high school background in mathematics, and will provide you with a solid grounding across the core mathematical disciplines as well as substantial depth in your chosen major(s) in Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics and Statistics while also equipping you with the computational, analytical and statistical skills required of a modern mathematical professional. As well as providing you with a strong understanding of mathematical and statistical theory, the degree program will enable you to develop expertise in the use of modern mathematical and/or statistical software and work extensively with problems, data sets and scenarios drawn from real applications of mathematics and statistics to areas of interest to prospective employers. The degree culminates in a capstone unit which will provide you with an opportunity to work with an external partner as part of a team, putting the skills you have acquired into practice, taking leadership of parts of the project and demonstrating your capacity to contribute effectively as a professional mathematician and/or statistician.Read More

Overview The Bachelor of Games Design and Development program aims to provide graduates with the necessary skills to be a successful videogame designer and developer. Recognising that the videogames industry in Australia is small and jobs are hard to come by, we also intend to give graduates a wider variety of … For more content click the Read More button below. The BGDD program comprises three streams, addressing three different skill areas important for the field: 1. Software development. Videogames are complex pieces of software and their development requires all the skills of another other software development project, including programming, testing, and project management. 2. User experience (UX) design. Designing a videogame requires a solid understanding of how players interact with game systems and the experiences that result. This requires skills in UX design and analysis, and user-testing. 3. Critical theory. Games are a major media form of the 21st century, and an informed designer needs to understand the social context within which their games exist, including important ethical considerations around audience, representation and the psychological effects of gaming. This stream also emphasises literacy, communication skills and the ability to present a reasoned argument based on academic sources.The Bachelor of Games Design and Development program aims to provide graduates with the necessary skills to be a successful videogame designer and developer. Recognising that the videogames industry in Australia is small and jobs are hard to come by, we also intend to give graduates a wider variety of career options in software development and user experience design. The BGDD program comprises three streams, addressing three different skill areas important for the field: 1. Software development. Videogames are complex pieces of software and their development requires all the skills of another other software development project, including programming, testing, and project management. 2. User experience (UX) design. Designing a videogame requires a solid understanding of how players interact with game systems and the experiences that result. This requires skills in UX design and analysis, and user-testing. 3. Critical theory. Games are a major media form of the 21st century, and an informed designer needs to understand the social context within which their games exist, including important ethical considerations around audience, representation and the psychological effects of gaming. This stream also emphasises literacy, communication skills and the ability to present a reasoned argument based on academic sources.Read More

Overview Chiropractors have the privilege of being able to positively impact people's lives through the provision of natural and non-invasive healthcare methods. They have a deep understanding of the body's structures and how each interacts to affect our health. Using spinal adjustments, manipulation and other physical means to improve neuromusculoskeletal function, … For more content click the Read More button below. This course - the longest-running in Australia - will prepare students for a rewarding career in one of the largest primary health professions. When combined with the Master of Chiropractic, graduates will be equipped to work in private practice, chiropractic sports medicine, allied health areas, health insurance assessment, medico-legal advising, work health and safety, rehabilitation and research.Chiropractors have the privilege of being able to positively impact people's lives through the provision of natural and non-invasive healthcare methods. They have a deep understanding of the body's structures and how each interacts to affect our health. Using spinal adjustments, manipulation and other physical means to improve neuromusculoskeletal function, chiropractors can help us live healthy and active lives. This course - the longest-running in Australia - will prepare students for a rewarding career in one of the largest primary health professions. When combined with the Master of Chiropractic, graduates will be equipped to work in private practice, chiropractic sports medicine, allied health areas, health insurance assessment, medico-legal advising, work health and safety, rehabilitation and research.Read More

Overview The Bachelor of Arts (BA) at Macquarie University is a distinctive course that equips its graduates with knowledge and skills that can be applied in any career or in further study. No other course offers as much flexibility and a wide range of study options as the Bachelor of Arts. … For more content click the Read More button below.The Bachelor of Arts (BA) at Macquarie University is a distinctive course that equips its graduates with knowledge and skills that can be applied in any career or in further study. No other course offers as much flexibility and a wide range of study options as the Bachelor of Arts. You will be given the opportunity to turn your passion into a career while developing a strong set of core transferable skills valued by industry and the society. In consultation with industry, the new Bachelor of Arts places a strong emphasis on skills for success in the 21st century workplace. You will be taught by active researchers, leading academics and award winning teachers and you will be given the opportunity to connect with employers and communities via internships, work-integrated learning opportunities and study abroad experiences.Read More

Overview The Bachelor of Environment explores relationships between humans and their environments, environmental processes and interactions that influence sustainable futures. Equipped with knowledge, skills and practical field and professional experience, graduates will play a major role in environmental management. No environmental issue exists outside a social or political framework or without … For more content click the Read More button below. Students must also complete one of five qualifying majors (Applied Environmental Science, Atmospheric Environments, Environmental Management, Environmental Biology, or Environmental Geoscience). Students will complete up to two PACE units and develop strong professional skills to prepare them for careers in the environmental field.The Bachelor of Environment explores relationships between humans and their environments, environmental processes and interactions that influence sustainable futures. Equipped with knowledge, skills and practical field and professional experience, graduates will play a major role in environmental management. No environmental issue exists outside a social or political framework or without turning on scientific evidence of impact or process. For these reasons, students develop breadth in both areas. Careers in the environmental field also require graduates to have depth in one of several natural science disciplines. Therefore, students are required to gain depth in one area (a major) from a range of majors. The degree structure encourages students to take double majors if they wish. Students must complete a number of specified units in environmental management and natural sciences, particularly in their first and second years of study. Students must also complete one of five qualifying majors (Applied Environmental Science, Atmospheric Environments, Environmental Management, Environmental Biology, or Environmental Geoscience). Students will complete up to two PACE units and develop strong professional skills to prepare them for careers in the environmental field.Read More

Overview This course has a strong research focus, drawing on Macquarie's exceptional research strengths in ecology and environment. It has an emphasis on lab and field-based practical components. Leading international researchers and active conservation practitioners give guest lectures and conduct practicals.