Macleay College
About
We make it our mission to ensure graduates are job ready, with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed.
Since 1988, Macleay College has fostered a vibrant community of students, alumni, experienced lecturers and industry connections. From our roots in Surry Hills to our newest campuses in Melbourne and Brisbane, we are the institution of choice for students who are eager to pursue life-changing, hands-on education in advertising and media, digital media, business, accounting, marketing and journalism.
The Macleay difference
For over 30 years we’ve been connecting graduates to industry success through practical education. Students learn from industry professionals in smaller classes, allowing us to cater to their individual learning needs. Our QILT results demonstrate the exceptional educational experience our students receive. In 2018, we achieved a rating of 90.5 per cent for Teaching Quality against the national average of 80.9 per cent. We also achieved 84.9 per cent for Learner Engagement – well above the national average of 64.1 per cent.
Bachelor degrees can be completed in two years. This provides the opportunity to step into your chosen career even faster.
Industry-focused
Our industry-focused learning ensures Macleay graduates are job ready with the essential skills, knowledge and work experience that employers demand. Our contemporary curriculum is taught by industry professionals informed by the latest ideas and thinking in their subject areas. Students learn from experience about current industry concepts and practices that will help them hit the ground running upon graduation.
Internship program
We offer an internship program in which students work with leading organisations, businesses and agencies, providing an enviable list of professional contacts before they even graduate.
Modern campus and facilities
Our Surry Hills campus provides students with a unique learning and lifestyle experience. Nestled in Sydney’s creative hub, we are surrounded by Australia’s leading news organisations, advertising agencies and innovative start-ups.
Just minutes from Central Station and accessible by major bus routes, Macleay College takes advantage of the unique inner-city culture and surrounding lifestyle amenities.
Contact
Melbourne
Phone: 1300 939 888
Email: study@macleay.edu.au
Website: visit the
Macleay College website
Level 7/250 Collins Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Sydney
Level 2, 28 Foveaux Street
Surry Hills NSW 2010
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Events
Important Dates
The academic calendar is divided into three trimesters, each containing 12 weeks of teaching followed by an examination period.
2022
Trimester 1
March – June 2022
Trimester 2
June – September 2022
Trimester 3
October 2022 – February 2023
Open days
Our Open Day is an opportunity to come on campus and see our facilities, meet the teachers and ask questions about the course work, internships, job outcomes and life at Macleay College. Visit the Macleay College website for more information or call the Admissions Team on 1300 939 888.
Campus visits
Campus tours are available all year round and are a great opportunity to see Macleay College and our facilities as well as ask any questions you might have about study, career paths, pathway programs and industry opportunities. A campus tour is a personalised individual experience and no question is too small – we are happy to answer them all. To book your individual campus tour, call our Admissions Team on 1300 939 888, email study@macleay.edu.au or visit the Macleay College website.
Student Outcomes
The student outcomes display the overall undergraduate results for the institution.
No QILT data available for this institution.
For further information visit ComparED website
Policies and Services
Admission criteria
To be offered a place in a course at Macleay College you must meet the course entrance requirements and be selected in competition with other eligible applicants. Applicants must also satisfy English language proficiency requirements and attend an interview to determine their aptitude for entering their chosen course.
Applicants with recent secondary education (within the past two years)
Australian Year 12 students
2020 and 2021 Australian Year 12 students are assessed on the basis of the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) or equivalent.
Applicants with an ATAR below the published lowest selection rank can be considered for entry on performance in three selected HSC subject results or equivalent.
Selection rank adjustments
Selection rank adjustments may allow 20210 Year 12 applicants to receive an offer to a program even though they have an ATAR below the published lowest selection rank in recognition of strong academic performance, and/or difficult circumstances during their secondary school studies.
Where eligible, adjustment factors are awarded and combined with an applicant’s ATAR to achieve a selection rank for entry into a bachelor degree. Eligible applicants may be awarded up to a maximum of 10 points in total.
Criteria that may apply in addition to ATAR
Applicants must attend an interview to determine their aptitude for entering their chosen course.
Other admission options
Limited ATAR
Under certain circumstances you may be admitted based on a Limited ATAR.
Applicants with higher education study
Applicants who have completed tertiary studies at diploma level or above may be admitted on the basis of previous study.
Current and former Macleay College students
Current Macleay College students who wish to transfer to a new course must complete a ‘Course Transfer Request’ form which can be obtained by contacting the Registrar on 1300 939 888. Former students who wish to return to their studies should call the Registrar on 1300 939 888 for more information.
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
Applicants with TAFE or equivalent qualifications will be considered for admission.
Applicants with work and life experience (includes those who left secondary education more than two years ago)
Applicants over 20 years of age/Post-school entry
Applicants over 20 years of age (by Monday 3 February 2020) may be admitted to Macleay College on the basis of their work experience or other study undertaken. Applicants will be required to provide a CV and documentation of any study undertaken (completed or not completed with the results in those units and/or courses).
Tertiary preparation certificate/TAFE qualifications
Applicants with TAFE or equivalent qualifications will be considered for admission.
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
Post-school applicants may be admitted on the basis of the STAT Multiple Choice test.
Applicants with overseas qualifications
Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia with overseas qualifications must contact Macleay College to discuss eligibility for admission before applying.
There are commonly accepted overseas secondary qualifications that Macleay College may take into consideration. Check your qualification.
English Language Proficiency
Holders of overseas qualifications from countries where English is not the standard language of instruction must provide evidence of English language proficiency.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants
The Indigenous Australian Entry Scheme enables Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for entry to a course of study at Macleay College based on previous study, work and life experience and/or any other transferable skills that support their potential to succeed in their studies.
Applicants who identify as an Indigenous Australian must provide a written statement outlining their reasons for undertaking the intended course of study.
The statement should be 500–1000 words and attach supporting evidentiary documents such as completion of any senior secondary school certificates, school record statements, any other qualification(s), resume, references etc. Applicants must also provide ‘Confirmation of Aboriginality or Torres Strait Islander Heritage’ at the time of their application (or at their interview).
How to apply
Apply direct to Macleay College
Enrolment
Acceptance of offer
Successful applicants will be notified of an offer from Macleay College. Once accepted, the offer will include information about enrolment, the necessary course commencement information and an invitation to orientation.
Advanced standing
Applications for advanced standing/academic credit may be granted on the basis of completion of previous tertiary studies. Applications may be made at enrolment time and must be accompanied by full documentation of previous studies (including transcripts and subject descriptions).
Deferment
Course deferment is available to all applicants, for up to one year only.
Fees and charges
Macleay College’s degree courses run over six trimesters (two years) and the diploma courses run over three trimesters (one year). Tuition fees are charged on a trimester basis and are required to be paid prior to the census date for each trimester. Students can choose to pay their tuition fees in full, through FEE-HELP or via a combination of both.
To find out more about FEE-HELP, visit the Study Assist website.
Financial assistance
Youth and student allowances
For details on Australian Government financial support through Youth Allowance, Austudy and ABSTUDY, visit the Services Australia website.
Where to get further information
- Macleay College – Macleay College Institute's Profile
- TEQSA national register – The Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) is Australia's independent national quality assurance and regulatory agency for higher education
- ComparED – The ComparED website provides prospective students with transparent institution information from recent graduates and current students views.
- Study Assist – Information for students about government assistance for financing tertiary study.
Student Profile
The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students at the institution. It provides data on all students who commenced undergraduate study in the most relevant recent intake period, including those admitted through all offer rounds, across all Australian campuses, and international students studying in Australia.
For more information about the Student Profile, please visit Student Profile explained.
| Applicant background | Full year intake 2017 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students No. of students | Percentage of all students % of all students | |
| (A) Higher education study | 90 | 25.9% |
| (B) Vocational education and training (VET) study | 22 | 6.3% |
| (C) Work and life experience | 69 | 19.8% |
| (D) Recent secondary education | ||
|
27 | 7.8% |
|
0 | 0% |
|
120 | 34.5% |
| (E) International students | 20 | 5.7% |
| All students | 348 | 100% |
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Data source: ComparED website