Become a Co-op student

Be financially-supported to develop professional skills and network for your future

About Co-op

The Cooperative Education program will provide you with the opportunity to improve your employability outcomes and professional networks (see becoming a Co-op partner).

As a Co-op student, you'll alternate between classroom studies with practical workplace experience, while receiving financial support from our partner organisations.

Macquarie University’s Co-op Programs

We currently offer three Co-op programs at Macquarie University.

Actuarial Studies Co-op (download Actuarial Studies brochure)

Accounting Co-op (download Accounting brochure)

Business Analytics Co-op (download Business Analytics brochure)

Why Co-op?

Undertaking practical experience with leading organisations means you’ll develop in-demand skills such as communication, creativity, ethical practice and leadership. Your learning will be further enhanced via classroom-based reflective tasks designed to prepare you for the real-world workplace.

"Through Macquarie's Co-op program, I have been able to develop valuable experience and important connections within industry which increases my employability and kick-starts my career post-graduation."

Andrew Shan, 2020 Actuarial Studies Co-op student

"The Accounting Co-op program offers me the opportunity to become exposed to numerous placements which offer diverse workplace environments and accounting work, assisting me in making a career choice that best suits my interests."

Alexandra Melluish, 2020 Accounting Co-op student

Current Actuarial Studies Co-op partners

Current Accounting Co-op partners

Who we’re looking for

• 
  High achieving students

  With leadership potential

• 
  Great communicators

  With problem-solving and teamwork skills

• 
  Motivated students

  Who are active in their schools and/or community

Macquarie University Coop Q&A - How to apply and make your application stand out

Want to know how to get an offer to Macquarie's Coop Program? Let us show you how. Join us for our online Coop Q&A! We'll provide more info on how to apply for the Macquarie's Co-op program and give you the opportunity to ask your questions.

You'll hear from our Student Ambassadors, who received offers via this program, and are current students studying at Macquarie University.

Tuesday 17 August, 5:00pm to 5:45pm

Register now

• Short Video Clip
• Webinar Link

Program features

• 15 months of placements with three different organisations
• Receive financial support from Co-op partners
• Explore a range of career options during placements
• Four year mentoring and training program
• Courses co-created with industry to prepare you for the future of work
• Student and networking events

Current courses

Actuarial Studies

Accounting

Business Analytics

Key dates for prospective students for 2022 cohort

How do I find out more?

E: futurestudents@mq.edu.au
Ask a question: ask.mq.edu.au
T: (02) 9850 6767
LIVE CHAT

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