Certificate and Diploma of Languages/Ancient Languages
Applications for Diploma of Languages/Ancient Languages Semester 1, 2010 are now closed.
Applications for Certificate of Languages/Ancient Languages Semester 1, 2010 are now closed.
The Late application fee has to be paid and a receipt number received from the Cashier's Office before you can apply online.
To pay the late fee, please follow one of the options below:
1. You can come in to the Cashiers Office level 1 Lincoln Building Macquarie University North Ryde NSW and pay in person.
2. You can send a fax to the Cashiers Office at 02 9850 9351:
- the fax must include your name, address details, contact number – in order for receipts to be sent to you and credit card details (card number and expiry date). You must also sign this letter
- the fax must have the name of the late application you are paying the fees for
- the fax must also include a statement like: " I authorise Macquarie University to charge the sum of $— for the late application"3. You can also submit the above information in an email format to: student_fees@mq.edu.au
Macquarie University offers a range of qualifications for the study of languages. Admission to these qualifications are only available via direct application to Macquarie University. All programs are available to study on a part-time basis only.
While most applications are successful, admission is not automatic. The Department of International Studies or the Department of Ancient History will advise the Coursework Studies Section whether a place will be available for you.
Notification of Result of Application
Notification of the result of the application will be forwarded by mail on Wednesday 20 January 2010.
Enrolment
These language courses will commence on Monday, 22 February 2010. Enrolment will be held during Feburary 2010. Enrolment details can be viewed in January 2010 on-line at www.student.mq.edu.au/enrol.
The programs offered by Macquarie University include:
- Certificate in Languages
- Certificate in Ancient Languages
- Diploma in Languages
- Diploma in Ancient Languages
Details of the units available are listed in the current year Handbook of Undergraduate Studies located on the Macquarie website www.handbook.mq.edu.au and following the link for Programs of Study.
If you have studied at tertiary institution, Macquarie University requires you to provide either an original official academic transcript, or a certified copy of the original with your application. If you do not provide this information, your application will not be considered. Documents can be certified at the Student Enquiry Service. You will need to bring with you the original document(s) and photocopies of the document(s).
If you have studied at Macquarie University previously, we will access your results directly.
The programs are Commonwealth Supported where HECS-HELP is available for those who meet the Citizenship requirements.
Approximate Cost of Program
In 2010 the approximate student contribution for 12 credit points is $2655*. The student contribution is paid per unit undertaken, so these costs are divided over the time the student is enrolled in the program. In 2010, students will also be able to seek government assistance in the form of HECS-HELP. Permanent Residents (who are not holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Humanitarian Visa) will be required to pay their student contribution fee in full to undertake this program.
*Please note these figures were correct for 2010 and should only be used as an estimate for 2011, as the charges may vary slightly.
Students should also note that there might be textbooks that need to be purchased. Students either come into the Co-Op Bookshop on campus, or view their website http://www.coop-bookshop.com.au
Certificate in Languages
Who Can Apply
Application for the Certificate in Languages in first half-year 2010 is open to all applicants.
Transfer
Candidates for the Certificate may transfer to the Diploma prior to satisfying the requirements for the Certificate after they have obtained 9 credit points with a GPA of 2.0.
Once the requirements for the Certificate have been completed the candidate is not eligible for credit for previous studies toward a Macquarie Bachelor degree.
Eligibility for Award
To be eligible for this award a candidate must be enrolled in the award. In other words, you cannot complete the requirements for the Certificate in Languages as part of your Bachelor degree study and hope to take out the Certificate in Languages.
Areas of Study
The Certificate is offered in the following areas:
Asian Languages
- Japanese (Limited units available by Distance)
- Chinese (Not available by Distance)
European Languages
- Croatian
- French
- German
- Italian
- Macedonian (only available at Intermediate Level)
- Modern Greek
- Polish
- Russian
- Spanish
Credit for Previous Studies
The maximum Credit for Previous Studies for Macquarie non-award units or similar units at another tertiary institution where the units do not form part of a completed award is 6 credit points. If you transfer units from a Macquarie University degree these units will only count towards the Certificate and not the other course of study.
How to apply:
- Complete on-line application form.
- If you need to provide any relevant supporting documentation, print out Cover Sheet - complete details, attach supporting documents and then submit:
By Post To: Coursework Studies Section |
In Person To : Coursework - Student Enquiry Service |
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Certificate in Ancient Languages
Admission to the Certificate in Ancient Languages is open to all applicants.
Areas of study include:
- Akkadian
- Ancient Greek
- Classical Hebrew
- Coptic
- Egyptian Hieroglyphs
- Latin
List of units available in the Cert/Dip Ancient Languages
The Certificate in Ancient Languages requires the completion of 12 credit points.
The maximum Credit for Previous Studies for Macquarie non-award units or similar units at another tertiary institution where the units do not form part of a completed award is 6 credit points.
Candidates for the Certificate may transfer to the Diploma prior to satisfying the requirements for the Certificate after they have obtained 9 credit points with a GPA of 2.0. You must be enrolled in the Certificate of Ancient Languages to transfer to the Diploma of Ancient Languages.
How to apply:
- Complete on-line application form.
- If you need to provide any relevant supporting documentation, print out Cover Sheet - complete details, attach supporting documents and then submit:
By Post To: Coursework Studies Section |
In Person To : Coursework - Student Enquiry Service |
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Diploma in Languages
Admission to the Diploma in Languages is only open to applicants who:
- have a completed Bachelor Degree from an Australian university or
- have been offered a place within a Bachelor Degree from an Australian university or
- are currently enrolled in an Bachelor Degree from an Australian university.
If you are a current Macquarie Non-Award student who has successfully completed 12 credit points in the one language with overall GPA of 2.0 you are also eligible to apply.
Areas of study include:
- Asian Languages - Japanese (Limited places available, and not available by Distance)
- Asian Languages - Chinese (Not available by Distance)
- European Languages - Croatian
- European Languages - French
- European Languages - German
- European Languages - Italian
- European Languages - Modern Greek
- European Languages - Polish
- European Languages - Russian
- European Languages - Spanish
The Diploma in Languages requires the completion of 24 credit points.
The maximum Credit for Previous Studies for Macquarie non-award units or similar units at another tertiary institution where the units do not form part of a completed award is 12 credit points.
Candidates for the Diploma may transfer to the Bachelor of Arts prior to satisfying requirements for the Diploma after they have obtained 12 credit points with a GPA of 2.0.
How to apply:
- Complete on-line application form.
- Print out Cover Sheet - complete details, attach relevant documentation and then submit:
By Post To: Coursework Studies Section |
In Person To : Coursework - Student Enquiry Service |
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Diploma in Ancient Languages
Admission to the Diploma in Ancient Languages is only open to applicants who:
- have a completed Bachelor Degree from an Australian university or
- have been offered a place within a Bachelor Degree from an Australian university or
- are currently enrolled in an Bachelor Degree from an Australian university.
If you are a current Macquarie Non-Award student who has successfully completed 12 credit points in the one language with overall GPA of 2.0 you are also eligible to apply.
Areas of study include:
- Akkadian
- Ancient Greek
- Classical Hebrew
- Coptic
- Egyptian Hieroglyphs
- Latin
List of units available in the Cert/Dip Ancient Languages
The Diploma in Ancient Languages requires the completion of 24 credit points.
The maximum Credit for Previous Studies for Macquarie non-award units or similar units at another tertiary institution where the units do not form part of a completed award is 12 credit points.
Candidates for the Diploma may transfer to the Bachelor of Arts prior to satisfying requirements for the Diploma after they have obtained 12 credit points with a GPA of 2.0.
How to apply:
- Complete on-line application form.
- Print out Cover Sheet - complete details, attach relevant documentation and then submit:
By Post To: Coursework Studies Section |
In Person To : Coursework - Student Enquiry Service |
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Enquiries:
In Person:
Student Enquiry Service
Level 1, Lincoln Building
Macquarie University
NSW 2109
Business hours:
Mon Wed Thurs 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
By Mail:
Coursework Studies Section
Macquarie University NSW 2109
By Phone:
02-9850 6410
By Email:
coursework@mq.edu.au