I chose this university because of multiple reasons. Firstly in Sydney, it has a great reputation amongst all the universities. Secondly, it was the only university that offered the exact degree I was looking for. Lastly, my father went to this university so I wanted to follow in his footsteps.
Course Curriculum :
The curriculum is very interesting as it covers culture, politics, history, etc. It's very diverse and also allows you to learn a new language during your degree which is great. It has a compulsory semester exchange as well.
Exams :
During my last year of high school, I took the HSC (higher school certificate) and got myself an ATAR. With my atar being high enough, I did not need to undertake any more exams.
Internship :
You can choose to do an internship for credit points in your degree. You need to get special approval from the dean in order to do the internship. I haven't done an internship yet so I cannot comment on the overall experience.
Fees :
Every semester you must pay a student amenities fee on top of your fees for each subject. In Australia, most people defer their fees to the government-run HECS debt scheme.
Examination Structure :
Many subjects require you to take exams but many also don't require it. I have opted to lean towards the subjects that don't have a final exam so I cannot comment on this very much. With the one exam that I did take it was very well planned and easy to follow.
Faculty :
The faculty of Macquarie University is extremely friendly to all the students. They are also very helpful in everything that the students need. I've had a very good experience with every one of my teachers.
