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Tribal Dance
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Study Abroad in Sydney & Fiji: Special Programs

Aboriginal studies

Anyone with an interest in ancient cultures, anthropology or cultural studies can take advantage of Macquarie University’s Aboriginal Studies program including field study. Students can look at the way Aboriginal religious rituals have translated into contemporary movements for land rights in Aboriginal Australia. Alternatively, in a course on Aboriginal pre-history, students can explore local archaeological sites and discover the biological and geographical origins of Aboriginal people in Sydney.

Australian studies

Students interested in the history and culture of Australia can take advantage of Macquarie’s special program in Australian Studies. Look at the myths and reality of convict culture in a course on the European settlement of Australia, the issue of nuclear trade in the Pacific in a course on Australia in international politics or study leading Australian writers in a contemporary Australian literature and culture course.

Internships

Internships provide students with an opportunity to gain valuable work experience within a relevant organization while completing their studies. They are normally unpaid positions with companies near the University or a short train or bus ride away. Students are placed in positions related to their major and/or interests and are assessed by visits, interviews, reports and an assignment.

The internship is worth 3 or 6 credits. Students are required to work 10 or 20 hours per week, under the direction of a workplace supervisor and generally will work on a specific project within the organization. The student may then choose to enroll in either one or two additional courses offered by Macquarie University to build up a full-time course load. Students who are enrolled in the 6-credit internship plus one additional course will satisfy visa requirements.

Students accepted into the Internship program must have a GPA of 3.0. Students with a GPA below 3.0 but with significant work experience may be considered.

  • Past internship placements have covered the following areas
  • Communications
  • Media
  • Strategic business planning
  • Project development
  • NGO projects (non-governmental organizations)
  • Marketing
  • Web site development
  • Environmental sciences
  • Music management
  • Children’s entertainment