What are the options if I do not achieve the required Universities Admission Index (UAI), but I want to study accounting?
Enrol in Economics at Macquarie
Entry to the Bachelor of Commerce (Economics) generally requires a lower UAI than Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting), Bachelor of Economics in finance or Bachelor in Applied Finance. Once you have completed 12 credit points (four units, equivalent of one semester of study) with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2 (equivalent of "Pass" grades) or better, you can transfer to these degrees (except the Bachelor of Applied Finance degree which requires a GPA of 2.25 or better) and still complete your degree in the normal time of three years equivalent full-time study.
Enrol in other degrees at Macquarie University, such as Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science etc.
Entry to any other degrees may also require lower UAIs. The same rules for transferring apply as in 1. above, however the time to completion may be slightly longer (e.g. 6 months).
Enrol at the Sydney Institute of Business and Technology (SIBT)
This institution operates on the campus of Macquarie University and offers a number of full-fee paying courses, including the Diploma in Commerce. At SIBT, you will take first year Macquarie units, and once you have passed eight (8) units in the Diploma of Commerce, you may enter the second year of the Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting or Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) at Macquarie, with 24 credit points advanced standing and specific subject exemptions. The Bachelor of Applied Finance degree also which requires a GPA of 2.25 or better. Enquiries should be directed to the Sydney Institute of Business and Technology, phone 9850-6222.
Enrol at Macquarie University in a Non-Award Program.
By obtaining 9 credit points with a GPA of 1.6 or better, you can then enrol in a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science. On completion of a further 12 credit points with a GPA of 2 or better, you can transfer to the accounting and finance program. This option is likely to take 12-18 months longer than the normal three years equivalent full-time study. Enquiries should be directed to the Centre for Open Education, phone 9850-7470.
The TAFE College option.
You can attend one of the many TAFE Colleges and obtain an Advanced Diploma in Accounting. With acceptable results in that diploma, you can enrol in the accounting and finance program at Macquarie University, and finish your degree in two years equivalent full-time study. All applications for transfer from TAFE should be made through the Universities Admission Centre (UAC).
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I'd say...second choice is the best...why not going to open days on 5th of JAN and ask for advise~~tat mite help u too
