NON-AWARD STUDY
The Non-Award study program is managed by the Centre for Open Education.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Non-award enrolment is available in undergraduate and postgraduate units on a tuition-fee-paying basis. Students enrol in one or more University units (subjects), undertaking a study load at a pace that suits their needs.
- pursue a new interests for general personal development
- participate in professional development and extension by upgrading or learning new skills
- pathway into a degree program, either:
- BA, BSc, BEd(Early Childhood), after the completion of at least 12 credit points, with an overall grade point average of 2.0 or better for all the credit points attempted
- OR BA-Psychology or BSc–Psychology after the completion of at least 12 credit points, with an overall grade point average of 2.5 or better for all the credit points attempted.
Enrolment at the University in single units is named non-award because a student is not currently enrolled for an award, that is, a degree, diploma or certificate program at Macquarie University. The credit-point value of Non-award units successfully completed can be included in a Macquarie degree at a later time.
Most units are half-year (single semester) units. Some are offered in the evening and/or by distance study. A few may be studied as part of the Summer Course Program (commencing January 2009, applications close 22 December 2008 - to be confirmed).
An application for each unit will be assessed by Department/s offering the unit, in order to determine whether an applicant has sufficient academic background to manage the work required for that unit. If a unit has specific prerequisites (study which must be completed, or a requirement that must be satisfied before enrolment in that unit is permitted), verified documentation must be provided to enable a decision to be made.
Application does not guarantee enrolment in a unit.Contact the Centre:
In person – Level 1, Building X5B, Macquarie University. The entrance to the Centre is on the south-eastern corner of the building, next to the W4 carpark. [Where We Are]
By phone - 02 9850 7470
By fax – 02 9850 7480
By email – coe@mq.edu.au
The Centre’s hours are:
During teaching periods: 9.00am to 5.30pm (6.30 pm during the first two weeks of classes), Mon-Thursday, 9.00am to 5.00pm Friday and 8.00am to 11.00am Saturdays (excluding Easter, Queen’s Birthday and Labour Day weekends)
At other times: Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm
IMPORTANT NON-AWARD DATES 2008
13 June 2008: Closing date for second half-year Non-Award applications
11 July 2008: Closing date for late second half-year Non-Award applications (with $100 late fee). No more second semester applications will be accepted after this date
1 August 2008: Second semester Non-Award fees due in full
4 August 2008: Second semester classes commence
14 November 2008: Closing date for early 2009 Non-Award applications