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Media and Creative Arts at Macquarie UniversityBachelor of ArtsBachelor of Arts - MediaBachelor of Marketing and MediaMaster of ArtsMaster of Recording Arts

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Why study Media and Creative Arts at Macquarie University?

+ State-of-the-art media facilities. Housed in the former Australian Film, Television and Radio School, the Department of Media, Music, Communication and Cultural Studies provides advanced production spaces for music, radio, film and digital media, where students learn using the same technologies as those used by industry professionals.

+ Be part of a creative community. Our students and staff are actively engaged in research, publication and recording projects. The Department publishes Scan: Journal of Media, Arts Culture and Perfect Beat – The Pacific Journal of Research into Contemporary Music and Popular Culture as well as running Coral Music – a music label dedicated to recording artists from Western Pacific communities.

+ Get a broad education. Our units cover both of traditional media theory study as well as hand-on production units. You will be able to understand, analyse, critique and produce diverse forms of media from screen to print to multimedia forms.

+ Understand your world. Both rigorous and creative, Critical and Cultural Studies will help you understand the day-to-day practices of communication and representation. From art to the iPod, literature to fashion, high theory to pop culture, graffiti to multimedia, and from tattooing to writing, performance, film and television, all our cultural practices reveal how we make meaning, how we organise our social and political relationships and how we identify ourselves.

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Studying Media and Creative Arts at Macquarie is a unique experience. With some of the most flexible degrees in the country, you’ll have the chance to branch out in a direction that suits your interests and career goals.

InternatIonal student enquIrIesMacquarie International T: +61 2 9850 7346 E: [email protected] www.international.mq.edu.au

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Jack Yip | Hong Kong

“The facilities at Macquarie are really state-of-the art. I think they are representative of Macquarie’s commitment to providing students with the best opportunities to succeed. My degree means that I can study something that I am really passionate about, and I get to use the very best media facilities as well - what more could you want?”

Bachelor of Arts

The Bachelor of Arts is a degree that allows you a high level of flexibility to choose a major from a variety of study areas across the University.

WHo sHould applY

Ideal for students who are curious about several study areas and want to combine them in one degree.

MaJors include: • ContemporaryMusic Study various forms of 20th and 21st century music encompassing

popular, electronic, world and more. Career opportunities include composition, music production and performance.

• CreativeArts A multidisciplinary program that combines theoretical understandings

with a range of production units. Career opportunities include arts organisation management and arts administration.

• CulturalStudies Emphasises innovative and creative approaches to contemporary

issues in the arts, media and popular culture. Career opportunities include writing, publishing and the arts. Also offered at Macquarie City Campus.

• Dance Contemporary principles of movement allow you to choose your

own areas of research and endeavour. Career opportunities include choreography and multimedia performance.

• InteractivityandGames Develop production skills in video games, interactive websites,

modelling and animation and sound and audio. Career opportunities include design and development, filmmaking and visual effects.

• Media,CommunicationandCulture Combines key areas of media theory with cultural studies and

international communication. Career opportunities include media and communications. Also offered at Macquarie City Campus.

Key Features• BenefitfromMacquarie’sflexibledegreestructure,whichallowsyoutoexploreideaswithinandacrossdisciplinaryboundaries.

• Makeprofessionalconnectionsviainternships,work-integratedlearning opportunities and study abroad.

• Learnfromactiveresearchers.Ourlecturerswritethebooksothers use.

adMission inforMation

CRICOSCODe 001357G

MInIMuMCOuRSeDuRAtIOn 3 years

CReDItpOIntSRequIReD 68

COuRSeCOMMenCeS Session 1 (February), Session 2 (July)

2012 annual Fee ($au)* $24,792

ADMISSIOnRequIReMentS ATAR of 75.00 or equivalent. For the latest ATAR scores and equivalencies, visit www.international.mq.edu.au/study/undergraduate/Atar/atar.aspx.

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IELTS(AcademicEnglishonly):Minimum6.5overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in each section. For other accepted qualifications, visit www.international.mq.edu.au/applications/apply/english.

Fees listed are those approved for the 2012 academic year and are subject to change. For the latest information about this program, visit the international online course database: www.international.mq.edu.au/study/undergraduate.

For detailed information about what you can study and how to apply visit www.international.mq.edu.au/study


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Zhao Yang | China

“A lot of journalists, editors and television producers in China graduated from Macquarie University. So, as a person whose dream is to be an international journalist, I chose Macquarie without hesitation. I have developed widespread knowledge in writing, digital media and public relations and have also had opportunities to explore subjects such as marketing and economics, which benefits my future career.”

Bachelor of Arts - Media

This degree lets you combine contemporary approaches to media theory with practical production techniques.

Who should applY

This degree is ideal for students with an interest in media, public relations, media production or professional writing.

What You Can studY• MediaCultures• RadioProduction• TravelWriting:JourneysandVisitations• Screenwriting:Images,Ideas,Stories

Career opportunities

Mediagraduateshavefoundemploymentwithleadinginstitutionsinthe fields of media production, journalism, corporate communications, advertisingandpublicrelations,publicpolicy,filmandtelevisionproduction and a wide range of media and communications positions requiringconvergentmediaskills.

Media also prepares people for careers as cutting-edge independents and/orfreelancecreativeproducers-asfilmmakers,professionalwritersand authors, broadcasters, researchers and as designers/creators of new media products.

Key Features• Learnusingthesametechnologiesasthoseusedbyindustry

professionals• BenefitfromMacquarie’sstrongtieswiththemediaindustryand

growing internship program• Ourprogramadaptstotherapidchangesinthemediaindustry,creatinggraduatesuniquelypositionedtorespondtochange

admission information

CrICos Code 072063M

MInIMuM Course duratIon 3years

CredIt poInts requIred 68

Course CoMMenCes Session1(February),Session2(July)

2012 annual Fee ($au)* $24,792

adMIssIon requIreMents ATARof81.65orequivalent.Seewww.international.mq.edu.au/study/undergraduate/Atar/atar.aspxforthelatestATARscoreandcountryequivalencies.

englIsh language requIreMents

IELTS(AcademicEnglishonly):Minimum6.5overall,withaminimumof6.0ineachsection.Forotheracceptedqualifications,visitwww.international.mq.edu.au/applications/apply/english.




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Dr Susie Khamis | Course convener

“What sets this degree apart is the unique blend of the study of marketing strategy and brand, with the hands-on learning of digital and social media production. The emphasis is on a balance of theoretical understanding and practical application, in both professional marketing and media spheres.”

Bachelor of Marketing and Media

Develop a thorough understanding of both traditional and emerging media and practical skills to utilise these technologies in a marketing context.

Who ShoulD apply

Students looking to work in dynamic and creative areas like public relations, social marketing, software design, games development, movie making, market analysis and brand consultancy.

What you Can StuDy• MarketingFundamentals• ConsumerBehaviour• InternationalPublicRelationsandAdvertising• IntroductiontoDigitalMediaProduction• BrandManagement• Music,SoundandMovingImage

Career opportunitieS

Every sector of the economy recruits marketing and media graduates. Rolesarediverseandincluderolesinmediaagencies,marketingfirms,TV,stageandmultimediaproduction,PRandpublishing.

Key Features• Focusesonthechangingmediaandmarketinglandscape,

with strong emphasis on the theory behind modern marketing principles.

• StudentswillhaveaccesstothehighestqualitymediastudiesfacilitiesinAustralia,withprofessionalstudiospaces,industrystandard digital workstations, a specially equipped theatre and digital production tools.

• Studentshavetheoptiontopursueafourthyearhonoursprogram, which includes an extended media industry internship.

aDmiSSion information

CrICos Code 074754A

MInIMuM Course duratIon 3 years


Course CoMMenCes Session1(February)

2012 annual Fee ($au)* $27,096

adMIssIon requIreMents ATARof95.00orequivalent,plusasoundknowledge of mathematics. See www.international.mq.edu.au/study/undergraduate/Atar/atar.aspxforthelatestATARscoreandcountry equivalencies.


IELTS(AcademicEnglishonly):Minimum6.5overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in each section. Forotheracceptedqualifications,visitwww.international.mq.edu.au/applications/apply/english.



Jordan-Lee McGuire | United States of AmericaStudying Contemporary Improvisation

“I read that 30 per cent of the student body at Macquarie are international students and that really appealed to me. I thought Macquarie must be doing something right. As soon as I stepped on campus I thought, now I’m home. It’s accessible and beautiful – I love it here. Macquarie is not set in ancient traditions – it’s constantly striving to be the best and being part of that is a great feeling.”


Master of Arts

Whatever your field of interest, postgraduate study in the Faculty of Arts broadens your outlook and helps you reach your goals. In many areas you can begin with a postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma, and work your way up to a masters. Our degrees provide analytical and research skills which will prove valuable to you in all your professional activities.

Who ShoULd AppLy

The Master of Arts is open to those who have completed a recognised bachelor degree who are looking to further their understanding in a particular specialisation.

SpeCIALISAtIonS InCLUde: • ContemporaryImprovisation Offers a broad apprach to improvisation, informed by recent trends in

music research and pedagogy.

• CreativeWriting Designed to extend and challenge emerging writers to hone their

craft in a small community of writers, this program’s focus is on developing each student’s creativity and writing skills.

• Media,LawandCulture Enables graduates to examine in critical detail the nexus between

media, law and culture by grounding the study of media in the context of the key laws and policies that shape media practice.

Key Features• Studyinabroadrangeofareasinthehumanities.• Gainanalyticalandresearchskillswhicharevaluabletostudents

in all their professional activities.

AdMISSIon InforMAtIon

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MInIMuMCOuRSeduRatIOn 1 year

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COuRSeCOMMenCeS Session1(February),Session2(July)

2012 annual Fee ($au)** $25,600

adMISSIOnRequIReMentS Bachelor degree from a recognised university.*

englIsh language RequIReMentS

IELTS(AcademicEnglishonly):Minimum6.5overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in each section. For other accepted qualifications, visit www.international.mq.edu.au/applications/apply/english.

* For some specialisations, previous study in that discipline may be required. For more information, check the online course database: www.international.mq.edu.au/study/postgraduate. ** Fees listed are those approved for the 2012 academic year and are subject to change. For the latest information about this program, visit the international online course database: www.international.mq.edu.au/study/postgraduate.


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Sam Emery, graduate

“I really enjoyed studying my masters at Macquarie University, I found the teachers very approachable and informative which created an easy environment in which to learn. The studio was great to work in, with a very professional feel about it.”

Master of Recording Arts

The Master of Recording Arts trains students in the techniques and art of recording and provides students with an understanding of the processes, practices and issues involved in the production of recorded music.

Who Should apply

This degree is ideal for students who have recently completed undergraduate studies at Macquarie University or other institutions and would like to gain further skills and experience in studio and remote/portable recording environments.

It is also aimed at experienced workers in the music and allied industries interested in pursuing further studies to complement their existing knowledge and undertake a focused, short-term research project catering to their own interests and needs.

What you can Study• StudioTechniqueandPractice• TheArtofRecording:SoundandSociety• MajorRecordingProject• MusicProductionSeminar

carEEr opportunitiES

Opportunities are available for our graduates within the music industry, particularly in recording and allied work in the commercial music industry. The degree is largely geared towards those involved at the technical end of recording and production.

Key Features• Coversrecording,mixing,productionandmasteringtechniques,

supported by study of the social context in which these occur.• Completearesearchprojecttailoredtoyourinterestandneeds.• Taughtby,andto,professionalsintheindustry.• Strongnetworkingopportunities.

admiSSion information

CrICos Code 055776G

MInIMuM Course duratIon 1 year


Course CoMMenCes Session1(February)

2012 annual Fee ($au)* $25,600

adMIssIon requIreMents Bachelor degree from a recognised university, preferably with significant music content.


IELTS(AcademicEnglishonly):Minimum6.5overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in each section. Forotheracceptedqualifications,visitwww.international.mq.edu.au/applications/apply/english.

Fees listed are those approved for the 2012 academic year and are subject to change. For the latest information about this program, visit the international online course database: www.international.mq.edu.au/study/postgraduate.



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About Macquarie University At Macquarie, you will join a welcoming community of 35,000 students with more than 12,000 international students from over 110 countries. Ranked within the top ten universities in Australia (Shanghai Jiaotong University Rankings, 2011), Macquarie University is recognised for its innovative curriculum, high-quality teaching, world-leading research and green campus environment.

Campus location and facilitiesMacquarie University’s North Ryde campus is uniquely located in parklands only 30 minutes from Sydney’s central business district. On campus you will find modern facilities, including a state-of-the-art Sport and Aquatic Centre, private teaching hospital, museums and hotels.

In 2011 we opened our new multi-million dollar library – a learning space like no other in Australia, featuring study lounges, a robotic document retrieval system and a cafe.

The Macquarie Centre shopping complex is on our doorstep and we have our own train station on campus, providing a direct rail link to the city centre.

Quality student accommodation is available both on and off-campus.

Enhance your degreeMacquarie University offers a range of leadership and career building programs to help students get an edge in the global job market.

The Global Leadership Program (GLP) allows students to develop leadership and intercultural skills through studying, volunteering and participating in experiences both in Australia and overseas.

The Graduate Development Program (GDP) offers a personalised approach to building independent career skills, combining an individual development plan with one-on-one consultations, weekly workshops and industry speaker events.

Macquarie also offers an internship program and one of the most extensive international exchange programs of any Australian university.

Find out moreFor more information about Macquarie University courses, international student support, accommodation or scholarship opportunities, please contact us.

Macquarie International Tel: + 61 2 9850 7346 Email: [email protected] www.international.mq.edu.au

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CRICOS Provider Code 00002J. Information given in this publication is correct at the time of printing (February 2012) but is subject to change without notice. The University has the right to alter content or impose terms and conditions in relation to a program at any time. Course fees are set on an annual basis and may vary from the fees published here.

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