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Introduction

MQ is a renowned comprehensive public university in Australia. It has a strong reputation in fields such as business, finance, accounting, linguistics, and education. Macquarie University is also the only Australian university with a dedicated linguistics research centre. The in-house faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences (FMHHS), offer world-class spinal healthcare services and research.

 

MQ operates a Spinal Health Clinic, providing advanced spinal treatments and rehabilitation services, including chiropractic care, physiotherapy, and rehabilitation training. MQ places a strong emphasis on technological innovation and application, it collaborates with several high-tech companies in Australia to drive scientific and technological innovation.

Faculties

Popular Majors (QS ranking)

  • Philosophy (24)
  • Linguistics (28)
  • Classics and Ancient History (44)
  • Psychology (72)
  • Accounting and Finance (83)
  • Communication and Media Studies (100)
  • Geography (100)
  • Geophysics (100)
Environment

 

Situated above the main transport hub at Wynyard, Macquarie City campus is an ideal place to combine work and study. With three sessions a year for pathway and undergraduate programs, Macquarie City campus offers flexibility with the opportunity to finish an undergraduate degree in two years.

 

Three undergraduate degrees are offered: B Business Administration, B Commerce – Professional Accounting and B Arts majoring in Media, Culture and Communication.

 

Students undertaking an undergraduate program at Macquarie City campus graduate with a Macquarie University degree.

 

Macquarie City campus also offers the Macquarie University Foundation Studies Program which provides alternative entry into undergraduate degrees at the North Ryde or City campuses. Applications for the foundation program are submitted directly to the Macquarie City campus and not through the Universities Admissions Centre.

 

Notable Alumni

 

Peter Andren, former member for Calare in the Australian House of Representatives (Independent)

 

MiG Ayesa, singer and second runner-up on TV show Rock Star: INXS

 

Patricia Bergin, Chief Judge in Equity, NSW Supreme Court

 

Grant Brits, swimmer, bronze medallist at Beijing Olympics

 

Barry Brook (scientist), climate scientist and advocate of nuclear power

 

Greg Coffey, hedge fund manager

 

John Connor, environmentalist

 

Murray Cook, Anthony Field, Greg Page, three founding members of The Wiggles

 

Peter Debnam, former NSW Opposition Leader

 

Miranda Devine, columnist, writer

 

F. J. Duarte, author, physicist

 

Liz Ellis, former Australian national netball team captain

 

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