Open Universities Australia
Start your future now: transform your learning experience with flexible online study via Macquarie University and Open Universities Australia
Dreaming of learning something new but don’t have the time to attend a university campus? Studying Macquarie units via Open Universities Australia (OUA) makes it possible. You will be able to study from the convenience of your home or office at a time convenient to you.
Macquarie and OUA have collaborated to provide you with a range of free and accessible support services to meet your every need throughout your study. With most units requiring only online assessments, you’ll be supported, engaged and challenged throughout your study by experienced teachers with industry experience. Don’t forget to stay in touch with your classmates to share ideas via online collaborative tools in your easy-to-navigate study portal.
Ready to get into a degree?
If you’ve commenced your online study with us, has your thirst for knowledge made you want to continue with an online degree or curious about studying on campus?
For current high school students completing OUA units, please note that your OUA results can only be considered for articulation into a degree at Macquarie University when you have successfully completed Year 12 in schools or home schooling.
Degree Options (online via OUA or on campus at Macquarie University)
Completed Units at OUA | Degree Options at Macquarie | How to apply | |
Completed any 2 OUA units with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 65 OR a pass in any 4 OUA units | Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Security Studies and Bachelor of Science (online via OUA) | ||
Completed PSYX1101 or PSYX1102 (or equivalent units) and STAX1103 with a WAM of 65 or above; OR Completed 4 OUA units with a pass (including PSYX1101 and PSYX1102 or equivalent units; and STAX1103) | Bachelor of Psychology (online via OUA) | ||
Completed PSYX1101 or PSYX1102 (or equivalent units) and STAX1103 with a WAM of 65 or above; OR Completed 4 MQ-OUA units with a pass (including PSYX1101 and PSYX1102 or equivalent units; and STAX1103) | Bachelor of Psychology (on campus at Macquarie | ||
Completed 2 MQ-OUA units with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM of 65 or above; OR Completed 4 MQ-OUA units with a Pass | Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Security Studies (on/off campus at Macquarie) | ||
Postgraduate Programs
What do I need to know to start studying?
View the list of Macquarie courses and units offered via Open Universities Australia, and enrol today by creating a My Study Centre profile.
| What kind of support can I expect to receive as an MQ-OUA student? | Visit our Student Support Services page to learn about the kinds of support we have to offer |
| What textbooks will I need? | Visit Booktopia and search for a unit to view all textbook information |
| What if I need assistance with online learning? | See our Online Learning pages for tips about how to set up your student email, access your online unit, and use the Library, as well as tips to help you study |
| Where can I find out information about key dates and fees? | Visit Open Universities Australia for information on key dates. All fees are able to be deferred (with the option to pay upfront or partially upfront) - view fee information via OUA |
Current student information
For current OUA Macquarie students, important information about your studies is available here.
From 2017 Macquarie University has changed our offerings to better integrate them with our on campus offerings - so as to offer a better experience for our OUA students.
Undergraduate and Postgraduate units will now follow the Macquarie University academic year, which has 3 Sessions:
Session 1 commences 22 Feb 2021
Session 2 commences 26 July 2021
Session 3 commences 29 Nov 2021
| I need to choose my next OUA unit or my major | See OUA Unit and Course Descriptions for all OUA units offered by Macquarie University |
| I need to apply for a grade appeal | See the Grade Appeal information |
| I want to apply for a MQ degree | Apply to OUA directly - for online Bachelor of Arts ; Bachelor of Security Studies ; Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Psychology Submit a direct online application to the university for on-campus Bachelor of Arts , Bachelor of Security Studies , Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Psychology if you have completed OUA units offered by Macquarie University and have met the articulation requirement. Applications for Session 1, 2021 are now closed. |
Information correct as on 12 July 2021
Content owner: Pathways Last updated: 12 Jul 2021 9:41am