Local and regional

PACE at home

Local and regional PACE activities are offered in a variety of locations throughout Sydney and across Australia. Activities may be off-campus, on-campus, virtual, or remote.

Local activities

Most students will complete a PACE activity in the local Sydney area.

Off campus

A common local activity held off campus is a work placement at a host organisation's premises. In this scenario, you will work at a host organisation and undertake a specific project which helps to support the organisation's mission and purpose.

You will find that the experience brings to life what you are learning in a meaningful way to help you decide what you want to do in your future career.

On campus

Some PACE activities, particularly those offered by the Macquarie Business School, are held on campus. In this scenario you will work with industry experts, who come onto campus, to engage you in solving a real business challenge.

These projects will provide you with the opportunity to experience what it's like working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team, a skill you will need to utilise when you graduate.

Virtual

Some PACE activities are held on campus but require you to interact with your host organisation via Skype or other digital platforms. In this scenario, you might visit the host organisation premises for a small part of your activity, or the entire project may be conducted online.

You will find that these activities help you to develop the contemporary communication and digital skills that you will need to work in an ever-changing global environment.

Regional activities

Some PACE activities are undertaken in a regional context such as in a regional city area or in a country town.

One of the most common types of regional activities is fieldwork in the natural environment.

Fieldwork

Fieldwork activities could involve you recording information about wildlife or plants in order to understand how a particular site is being affected by influences such as climate change, habitat destruction or feral species. Some fieldwork activities also involve collecting information in the built environment.

Fieldwork activities can provide you with an excellent opportunity to see first hand how theory applies in context.

Remote activities

Remote PACE activities are those undertaken in remote Indigenous communities in Australia. These activities will allow you to become a more well rounded, informed and culturally competent graduate.

We currently offer limited activities in:

• Gunbalanya in Western Arnhem Land
• Tiwi Islands

These locations provide for a rich educational experience if you are training to be an early childhood or primary teacher.

You will be provided with a pre-departure briefing and support to ensure you adapt to experience the full rewards of such a unique cultural opportunity.