Local (Australian) Students
In this section of our website you can find details of the available degrees and entry requirements, specialisations, how to apply and what the cost of tuition fees will be.
Our Postgraduate Degrees
Master of Information Technology
The Master of Information Technology is designed for students who are established IT
professionals and want to hone their skills in a particular area, build
on the knowledge gained in their undergraduate degree, or to
simply give themselves the edge in career advancement.
Course Summary
| Course Focus..... | Information Technology, Computer Science, Business and Management | |
| Duration..... | One-year (Full-time) |
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| Credit Points Required ..... | 32 (7 or 8 units) | |
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| Work Experience..... | Not required unless applicants have a Bachelor degree in a non-IT discipline | |
| Key Features..... |
Choose from six distinct specialisations or tailor your own program:
:: Information Systems
:: Management
:: Software Engineering
:: System and Network Management
:: System Security
:: Web Technologies
:: or tailor your own program with no specialisation
Graduate Diploma in Information Technology
The Graduate Diploma in Information Technology is designed to equip students who do not already have IT experience. The program provides students with the necessary skills to move into an IT career. The Graduate Diploma can be used as a pathway for entry into the Master of Information Technology Degree.
Course Summary
| Course Focus..... | Information Technology, Computer Science, Business and Management | |
| Duration..... | One-year (Full-time) |
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| Credit Points Required ..... | 32 (8 units) | |
| Entry Requirements ..... | A Bachelor degree in any discipline with a good GPA. Relevant work experience will also be considered. |
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| Work Experience..... | Not required but advantageous | |
| Key Features..... |
Check out the Study Pattern for the GD-IT.
Master of Consulting in Information Technology
The Master of Consulting degree prepares students for a consulting career in the Information Technology industry. Coursework includes a wide selection of units in advanced areas of Information Technology. The degree culminates in two semesters of industry placement to gain real-world experience, combined with material specific to the roles and responsibilities of consultants.
Applicants for this degree will usually be interviewed to determine suitability for industry placement.
This program articulates from the Master of Information Technology and gives students the opportunity for 1 year of practical and industry focused experience with two 6-month internship placements in industry, complimented by a series of workshops on campus teaching relevant skills as well as useful networking sessions with senior industry professionals.
Course Summary
| Course Focus..... | Information Technology, Computer Science, Business and Management | |
| Duration..... | Two-year (Full-time) |
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| Credit Points Required ..... | 48 (12 units) | |
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| Work Experience..... | Not required but advantageous | |
| Key Features..... |
Check out the Study Pattern for the MCons
How to Apply
Australian applicants should complete the postgraduate coursework application form, and attach certified copies of all necessary documents to support your application.
If you've discontinued your Macquarie University postgraduate coursework program, and you're applying for readmission, please complete a postgraduate readmission application form. For more detailed information on Admission procedures, please refer to the Postgraduate Studies Section of Macquarie University.
Please return your application forms and supporting documents by post to the University's Postgraduate Studies Section:
Coursewrok Studies Section(PG)
Lincoln Building, C8A
Macquarie University NSW 2109
Closing dates are generally mid-January to start in Semester 1 and end of June to start in Semester 2, but students should check the Postgraduate Studies Section website for dates and deadlines information.
Fees for Australian Students
All universities in Australia charge students upfront tuition fees for postgraduate coursework. At Macquarie University, different charges and procedures apply for Australian students and International students.
Please check with Coursework Studies(PG) for the details of Postgraduate Tuition Fees 2008.
Please be aware that fees may change from year to year and the University reserves the right to vary, without notice, any information relating to fees applicable to enrolment in any program or unit of study.
Different charges and payment procedures apply for international students.
At other Sydney universities, the tuition fees for a masters level ICT program can range upward to almost double the cost of our full degree. The total duration and content of these programs varies, so you should check the fine print from each institution when comparing courses.
Ancillary costs to consider include Student activities fees, textbooks, stationery and transport.
Late application and late enrolment fees are sometimes charged by the University, and financial penalties can be applied for rules transgressions such as the late return of library resources.
Government Assistance to Pay Tuition Fees
There are no Commonwealth-supported places available in our postgraduate IT programs. All our students pay full tuition fees. The Commonwealth Government formerly provided an interest-free loan facility called the Postgraduate Education Loan Scheme (PELS) for students paying full tuition fees in postgraduate courses. This has been replaced from 2005 with a new loan scheme called FEE-HELP. For more information about the FEE-HELP scheme please visit the Commonwealth Government website.
Scholarships
Please check the Postgraduate Coursework Scholarships and Awards for more information.
How to pay your fees
Please check with the Office of Financial Services on how to pay your fees.
Fees Enquiries
The Fees Office at the Student Enquiry Service can answer your questions about fees. Contact them at:
Level 1, Lincoln Building (adjacent to the Cashier)
(02) 9850 7233 or (02) 9850 7226
(02) 9850 9351 (fax)
student_fees@mq.edu.au
For more information
For more information about the our programs, check out our list of Course Units or contact us.