Bachelor of Science - Global Challenges

Global society faces a range of challenges, from growing energy demands to new and emerging diseases, the provision of adequate food and water, transnational crime, data security, and environmental degradation. Meeting those challenges requires both a deep scientific understanding and the ability to take that knowledge and apply it to real-world settings.

This course combines a major area of scientific study with units that focus on the challenges and opportunities facing global society. Project-based units allow you to work in multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative, practical solutions to real problems.

Key Features

• You'll discuss, analyse and describe the range of challenges facing global society in the 21st century, and learn how science can help meet these challenges.
• Working in multidisciplinary teams, you'll apply the knowledge you gain through in-depth discipline study to identify and implement solutions to a range of real-world challenges.
• Our emphasis on practical, project-based work will equip you with the skills and knowledge you need for a wide range of roles across a range of fields.
• You'll be taught by internationally respected researchers with up-to-date scientific knowledge.

What You'll Study

Part of what makes Macquarie future focused is that we allow you the freedom to explore your interests across a range of areas, rather than lock you in to a single, narrow field. So follow your passions and tailor your course to your needs and interests.

Units

Units are what we call subjects. Most full-time students take four units – each worth a fixed number of credit points – per session.

Entry Requirements

For students from overseas, Macquarie uses an international selection rank to determine the minimum eligibility requirement for each undergraduate course. This rank has been converted into equivalent scores for various recognised international high school qualifications and university entrance examinations, including global qualifications like the International Baccalaureate (IB) and GCE A-Levels.

English Language Requirements

All applicants for undergraduate coursework studies at Macquarie University are required to provide evidence of proficiency in English.

You may satisfy the English language requirements if you have completed:

• Senior secondary studies equivalent to the NSW HSC
• One year of Australian or comparable tertiary study in a country of qualification

Alternative entry

At Macquarie, we are all about success. With our International Academic Entry Program, we recognise your individual strengths, interests, and personal circumstances. If you have not achieved the overall score required for your program, but demonstrate particular strength in relevant subjects, we may consider you for alternative entry.

Course Fees

International fee-paying
AUD $34,800
Indicative annual fee
Fee per credit point AUD $1,450.00

The indicative annual fee displayed is based on completing a standard full time study load. Fees may increase each year. For courses longer than one year in duration, you will pay the fee that is current for the year that you enrol in the unit.