Successfully achieve core learning outcomes

Inherent requirements are necessary for a student to successfully complete a course or program and graduate.

Students must meet the inherent requirements to complete a Macquarie University course or program and graduate.

Importance of inherent requirements

Macquarie University is committed to providing a learning environment that complements and enhances the University experience for all students.

Inherent requirements ensure students are given the opportunity to make informed decisions:

  • as to whether a course or program is suitable and relevant for them, and
  • the type of reasonable adjustments that could be put in place to allow them to complete the course without compromising the academic integrity of the course.

To help students to make informed choices about their study, we have identified the inherent requirements for courses or programs offered by the University in the Inherent Requirements Statement under the Admissions (Coursework) Policy.

If there are course-specific inherent requirements they will be listed under the award in the Course Handbook.

Compulsory course requirements

In addition to inherent requirements, there are also compulsory course requirements. These are broader and can include both compliance with the policies, procedures and regulations, which are applicable to all students at the University and the mandatory requirements associated with a program of study (eg attendance, completion of assignments).

Reasonable adjustments

Students with a disability or chronic health condition may have reasonable adjustments made to enable them to meet these requirements.

Reasonable adjustments could include:

  • flexibility in assessments
  • changed exam conditions
  • provision of adaptive equipment
  • participation support
  • flexible teaching material

However, these adjustments:

  • must not fundamentally change the nature of the inherent requirement
  • be reasonable
  • and cannot compromise the academic integrity of the course.

Accessibility Service

All students with a disability and/or health condition are encouraged to register with the Accessibility Service via the online Accessibility registration form.

The Accessibility Service allows you to meet with a member of the Accessibility team who can:

  • assess your needs and identify what support you may need at University
  • work with you and your faculty to determine the reasonable adjustments to assist you to meet the inherent requirements
  • provide guidance regarding other study options in the case where it is determined that inherent requirements cannot be met with reasonable adjustments.

Contact the Accessibility Service at Student Wellbeing on +61 (2) 9850 7497 if you have any questions relating to the assessment and implementation of disability supports, reasonable adjustments or inherent requirements.

If you have any other concerns about your ability to participate in aspects of the course, you should contact your course convenor.