Degree information

Studying a degree through OUA

No matter what path you’ve taken to get to this point, applying to study an online Macquarie degree through OUA is simple.

Applying for a degree

You can apply directly through OUA to study an online Macquarie degree through OUA.

If you have completed OUA units and have met the articulation requirements, you can submit a direct online application to the university for an on-campus degree.

For more information about applying, visit the University's OUA page.

Degree requirements

If you started your degree from 2020 onwards, refer to the Course Handbook to find your degree requirements. The curriculum year that you follow is determined by when you registered and commenced your OUA degree.

If you commenced your degree prior to 2020 and you would like to discuss your remaining course requirements, contact Service Connect.

Provide your OUA Statement of Attainment when seeking course advice. The OUA Statement of Attainment provides details of units completed with other OUA providers and this will help the Course Advisers provide more accurate advice. You can download a copy of the Statement of Attainment from your OUA Student Hub.

Commencing your degree

Once you have been admitted into your course, you must study at least one unit in your first study period past census date or your enrolment will lapse and you will need to reapply for new admission.

Deferment is not available for OUA students.

Recognition of Prior Learning

If you are admitted into a Macquarie degree, you can apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

You can apply for RPL on the basis of formal and informal learning. This includes units completed with other OUA providers, at other tertiary institutions, or any work experience that can demonstrate you’ve met the learning outcomes of a specific unit required for your degree.

If you are applying for specified credit for units completed with other OUA providers to count towards required units of your degree, you can apply for RPL. Otherwise, you do not need to apply for RPL if the units are to count towards your Flexible zone. We will apply this credit at the end of your degree.

Any credit you apply for is assessed against the Recognition of Prior Learning policy.

Taking leave

During your studies, you are allowed to take a study break of up to 12 months provided that you have recorded a grade in one study period of your admitted course.

You don’t need to let us know you are taking a break. Your absence will automatically contribute to the maximum leave duration for your admitted course.

Completing your degree and graduating

At the beginning of your final year of study, you should submit an “I expect to complete” form via AskMQ. You can nominate when you want to be assessed for completion of your award and also ensures that your results will be checked when results are released.

Submitting an “I expect to complete” form does not guarantee you will graduate. The university will not contact you If you do not meet course requirements. The form will only ensure your record is assessed for qualification.

If you are unsure if you have met the requirements of your degree, contact Service Connect.

You will graduate like any other Macquarie student and if eligible to attend a graduation ceremony, an invitation will be sent to your Macquarie student email address approximately six weeks before your graduation ceremony.

Refer to the graduation page for more information.