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    PHYS140 Physics 1A

    Hi. Thinking of doing this unit next semester as an intro physics unit. I bring with me a Band 5 2U HSC Maths (I didn't do HSC Physics). Can anyone give me some advice as to what to expect from the uni in terms of difficulty, workload, maths, curriculum, study techniques and general advice...
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    North West Rail Link v. Epping to Parramatta Rail Link

    Which is needed more? Also ideas on configuration of these links into the Northern Line or separate lines?
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    Do you play sports on the weekend?

    Or do you maximise most of the weekend for uni study?
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    Schedule for academic orientation?

    Hi, I'm wondering if anyone has a copy of the events and times for orientation day? Also - so we meet our mentor on orientation day? How does our mentor know what day to show up to meet us since there are multiple orientation days? Or are they there all week?
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    Are there role calls at Orientation Day?

    For events that are booked, are people who aren't booked attending events actually identified? For past students please base this on your experience. Also, what's the phone number for a MQ new student advisory service (if there is one?). I'd rather ring then send emails to ask questions. Thanks.
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    Anyone else hoping for their first preference offer in the Final Round?

    Or are you happy with what you've been offerred? What offers are people hoping for in the Final Round?
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    For those who got an offer into combined law, what was your ATAR?

    ATARs lower than MQ combined law cut-off? I'm trying for law in the Final Round and would like to know whether people's ATARs were lower than the MQ combined law cut-off for any of the previous rounds?
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    Graduate law experience

    Is the graduate law experience just as good as combined law? I ask this specifically for Macquarie Uni but broader answers might be helpful too (thus this is in the Law Forum). I ask this in terms of social experience, extracurriculars, delivery of course and also - do graduate law students find...
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    Thoughts on Newcastle Uni Law Program

    Firstly what does UNCLE stand for? And what are current and past students thoughts of Newcastle's combined law program, probably Arts/Law in my case. Feedback about quality of staff, delivery of work, student support, how employers perceive NC law graduates against other unis like MQ etc would...
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    Combined Law v. Graduate Law

    Do employers view combined law more highly than graduate law or vice versa? What are the advantages and disadvantages of both?
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    PSYCHOLOGY QUESTION

    I'm curious what MQ psych students think about the extent of mathematical content and skills involved in their psych units they've studied. Any thoughts? This includes both the specific stat units and the general integration of stats in all units.
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    COMBINED LAW QUESTION

    Assuming the ATAR for combined law at MQ for 2012 stays around 95-96 as it has in the past, what do you think the lowest possible ATAR accepted under the cut-off would be? Based on the past... 94? 92?
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    Labor Left v. Greens

    Any thoughts on the future for the Left of Labor and the Greens? What would you consider to be the main differences between the ALP and The Greens? Basically a discussion thread on the future of the Left in Australian politics.
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    2012 Scholarship results

    Has anyone received results for 2012 scholarships that were due last month and the month before that? If so, does the website clarify this? If not, when would you expect the results arrive? (mainly specifically to MQ uni) Thankyou.
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    Best Planet Units?

    IMO there's not many good Planet units. Any know what might be the best of a bad lot in terms of ease in getting through but also not boring? Thanks
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    Just wanted to confirm something quickly

    If you have 24 units of a subject, but can't have it as a major - and the capstone unit is not included in these 24 units - then is that subject included as a major? Thanks
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    MQ Combined law students - this outline is wrong, please correct it

    See http://www.handbook.mq.edu.au/2011/DegreesDiplomas/Degree/Bachelor+of+Arts+with+the+degree+of+Bachelor+of+Laws There are only 9 electives yet there is space for 11, which takes away from units from the degree you combine with law earlier on. Could someone please tell me what the correct...
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    What jobs would a major in Psychological Science make available?

    The major in Psychological Science talked about here http://courses.mq.edu.au/2012/Undergraduate/Major/Psychological+Science#CourseInfo says "a major in Psychological Science in either a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science will provide a useful understanding of psychological principles and...
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    Calling all past and present psychology students

    I'm considering studying psych @ MAQ, but am unsure where I want to go career-wise. perhaps your stories and plans could help me get an idea whether a psych degree is for me or not. Could someone maybe shoot me in some possible directions? I'm leaning towards something research-based, clinical...
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    Psychology at MAQ

    Hi, I'm a prospective student considering psych and MAQ. For those students that have done psych at MAQ or are doing it - what do you want to get out of it and what do you see yourself getting employed as? Also how is psych at MAQ? Thanks.
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