Macleay College is a private institute located in Australia. The institute has three campuses across Australia – The Sydney Campus, The Melbourne campus and the Brisbane Campus which provide Bachelor and Diploma Courses to its students. The institute has been raked favorably in the QUILT Survey with about 89.9% favorable responses in the skill development sector and 85.8% responses in the teaching quality. The Bachelor in Journalism and Bachelor of Advertising and Media courses are high recommended by the students and rightfully so since these popular courses have a placement rate of more than 80% per batch. The fact that Macleay also recommends its students to several internships also contribute to high placements.
Macleay College admissions takes place in three intake sessions – First Trimester, Second Trimester and Third Trimester with an acceptance rate of 45%. The first academic semester had begun from March 24 , 2021 while the second academic semester would begin from July 24 , 2021 and the third and last academic semester would begin from October 16, 2021.
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Macleay College Rankings
- Macleay College, Australia has been ranked as # 14802 in the Ranking Web of universities global ranking 2021 conducted by Webometrics.
- Scored favorably and above average in the Quality Indicators of Learning and Teaching (QUILT) Survey- 2020 commissioned by the Australian Government itself to observe the quality of education imparted in the Australian Institutes. The notable indicators include –
- Skills Development: 89.9% against national average of 80%
- Student Support: 82.9% against National average of 73%
- Teaching Quality : 85.8% against National Average of 80.1%
- Conforms to the standards set by TEQSA under the ESOS Act of the Australian Government
Highlights
| Type of University | Private |
| Faculty Members | 48 in total for all the three campuses |
| Number of Undergraduate Seats | 700 in total for all the three campuses |
| Number of Postgraduate Seats | None |
| Percentage of International Students | 30% |
| Annual Acceptance Rate | 45% |
| Basic Tuition Fee for International Undergraduate Students | 54,000 AUD (2,250 Per unit x 24 units) for Graduate Degree 27,000 AUD (2,250 Per unit x 12 units) for Diploma |
| Official Website | vpointvisa.com |
| Graduation Rate | 95% of all the students in a batch graduate. |
| Employment Rate | 80% of the students get placements; While 20% opt for higher education |
| Application fees | 350 AUD for Bachelors and 250 AUD for Diploma |
Macleay College Campus
Macleay believes in ‘Project based Learning’ as a proof of which it has a number of facilities for Journalism and Advertising & Media Students at their campuses.
- Macleay has three campus – The Sydney Campus, The Melbourne Campus and the Brisbane Campus. The student can choose any one as per his convenience.
- Each class at a campus does not exceed 25 students. Small classes means that the students are able to coordinate and work together with each other and their lecturer more effectively.
- The campuses have an internship tie up with the local industries in the area, so that the student can be intimately familiar with the real workings of an industry.
- The lecturers at campuses themselves are qualified and highly experienced professionals
- For Advertising & Media Students a dedicated Radio Room, Recording studio and a Newsroom has been setup at each campus. A state of the art presentation room has also been set up for business students.
- Macleay also invites Guest speakers for lectures, these guest speakers are local entrepreneurs, experienced media personnel’s and other renowned figures.
Macleay College Programs
In total Macleay college offers 12 courses across 3 major streams – Advertising & Digital Media, Business and Journalism. The 12 courses comprises of – 7 Diploma Programs and 5 Bachelor Programs. The most popular of which are tabulated below:
| Course | Fees (AUD) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Advertising and Media | 54,000 (2,250 Per unit x 24 units) |
| Bachelor of Digital Media | 54,000 (2,250 Per unit x 24 units) |
| Bachelor of Business Accounting | 43,200 (1800 Per unit x 24 units) |
| Bachelor in Journalism | 54,000 (2,250 Per unit x 24 units) |
| Diploma in Journalism | 27,000 (2,250 Per unit x 12 units) |
| Diploma in Accounting | 27,000 (2,250 Per unit x 12 units) |
| Diploma in Advertising and Media | 27,000 (2,250 Per unit x 12 units) |
Among these programs, the Bachelor/Diploma of Advertising & Media and Bachelor/ Diploma in Journalism are the most popular with the international students. More than 300 students enroll each year to study abroad in these programs.
Macleay College Application Process
How to apply: The students have to apply online at: vpointvisa.com/apply-now . He would be then contacted by a Macleay Agent/Advisor for further guidance into admissions. The citizens of Australia can apply through VTAC (for students currently in Year 12) or UAC.
Application fee: 350 AUD for Bachelor’s program and 250 AUD for Diploma Programs.
Application Deadline: Macleay College admits students in three sessions in a year. These sessions are termed as trimesters, the details of which are given below –
| Trimester | Last Date to apply |
|---|---|
| First Trimester | March 18,2021 |
| Second Trimester | June 24,2021 |
| Third Trimester | October 25,2021 |
Macleay College Admission Requirements
The admission requirement changes as per the type of course applied for, the diploma programs have different requirements than the graduation programs.
Common requirements:
- Applicant should have a valid passport
- A candidate must be eligible to obtain a student visa for Australia.
- The candidate must obtain Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) before orientation, if selected for admissions
- Proof of sufficient funds to continue education in Australia
- Certified copies of the Academic Transcripts of Year 12 or equivalent education.
- English proficiency test results (IELTS/TOEFL/CPE/CAE) which meets the minimum required criteria for international admissions.
- The candidate have to undergo a short interview online.
- For Under-Graduate Courses a student must have completed Australian Year 12 or Equivalent examination OR VET Certificate IV or higher obtained in last 2 Years OR higher education obtained in last 5 Years
- For Diploma, a student must have completed Australian Year 12 or Equivalent examination in Last 2 years for Diploma OR VET Certificate IV or higher obtained in last 2 Years
English Language Proficiency Requirements
| Test | For courses except Journalism | For Journalism courses |
| IELTS | 6.0 | 6.5 |
| TOEFL (PBT) | 500 | 550 |
| Cambridge CPE | 50 | 52 |
| Cambridge CAE | 50 | 52 |
| Pearson PTE | 45 | 50 |
Macleay College Cost of Attendance
Tuition Fees
| Particulars | Diploma Courses (AUD) | Bachelor Courses (AUD) |
|---|---|---|
| Full Tuition Fees | 48,000 – 60,000 | 16,000 – 31,000 |
| Admission Deposit Equivalent to 4 units of the course (Repaid at the End of the course) | 7,000 – 15000 (Depends upon the Country) | 7,000 – 15,000 (Depends upon the Country) |
| Miscellaneous Fees ( Credit Transfer, Library Fees, University Transfer Fees, Sports fees and others) | 2500 – 3000 | 2500 – 3000 |
| Books and Materials | 1000 | 1000 |
| Total Academic Fees During The course | 58,500 – 79000 | 26,500 – 50,000 |
Cost of Living
| Particulars | Cost (AUD) |
|---|---|
| Rent | 14,000 – 20,000 |
| Food and Groceries | 5,000 |
| Bills (power, gas, phone and others) | 1500 |
| Transportation (Fuel of car, Public Transport, Cab) | 1200 |
| Entertainment | 2000 |
| Yearly Expenses | 23,700 – 29,700 |
| Total Living Expenses for Diploma | 23,700 – 29,700 |
| Total Living Expenses for Bachelor | 71,100 – 89,100 |
Macleay College Scholarship and Financial Aids
The college itself does not provide any scholarships or any other financial aid to its international students but the students can apply for scholarships with the Australian Government.
Macleay is registered with the FEE-HELP program, which is the most popular scholarship for the international students awarded by the Australian government to the International Students currently studying in Australia. In this program, a part of the fee is awarded as a scholarship and a part is provided as a loan to the student. The maximum amount that can be granted as a scholarship in this program is 18,000 AUD
How to avail of this scholarship?
Student has to register himself on the FEE-HELP official website and the submit documentations approved by the Macleay Authorities along with is personal details, academics back round, current education and the pass rate. A students should be pass in all the subjects of his current education with a minimum marks of 50%
Work while you Study
Maclean College provides the option of 3 days a week full time study meaning that the student can opt for longer duration of classes three days a week instead of the normal schedule of classes. This greatly benefits the students who want to do part-time jobs off campus.
Off-Campus
- Opportunities – The student has several part time opportunities – He can work as a server at the nearby rates, work as a freelance writer (for media courses), work at radio, work at warehouses, join an event organizer company a s a stage hand and many other opportunities.
- Hours – The working hours at part time work in Australia are about six to seven hours a day or 38 hours a week on average.
- Salary – Australian has fixed its minimum wage at $18.23 per week for jobs demanding 38 Hours per week.
Macleay College Alumni Network
Macleay College provides its students the opportunity to work with the relevant local industries as an intern in order to gain helpful practical knowledge. The college educates its student about basic skills such as – Writing attractive resumes and how to present oneself at a networking event. The college also hosts several small networking events for the benefit of its students. The alumni working in the local industries often help out their juniors regarding job, career advice and references to other places of work. The notable alumni of the college in the past few years include –
- Cailtin Thomas, Marketing Assistant at Luna Park Sydney
- Laura Baehny, Intern at SBS
- Ashleigh Chapple, Project Director at AGB Events
- Lachlan Guertin, Digital Content Producer at NOVA Entertainment
Macleay College Placements
Macleay College has a placement rate of about 80%, with many of its students beginning their careers in Australia as an intern at the local industries in an internship suggested or arranged by the Macleay College itself. A fresh Macleay graduate usually secures the following job offers –
| Designation | Base Package per Year (AUD) |
|---|---|
| Journalist | 55,000 |
| Accountant | 50,000 |
| Video Editor | 40,000 |
| AD Operations Assistant | 35,000 |
As evident from above the most paying degree of the Macleay College is Bachelor in Journalism. The institute has an extremely impressive record of getting 80% of its graduates placed in a batch. Since the institute is a relatively recent one (opened in 2015) Most of the alumni of the Macleay College are working in Australia or New Zealand with few working in USA or Asia
Australia is a popular center of study for foreign students and rightfully so since it has several standards and measures to ensure the high quality of education. Macleay is one such institute that adheres to standards such as TEQSA and has scored consistently above average in the assessments like QUILT survey conducted by the Australian Government. The contributing factors to these high assessment result have also ensured the high placement (about 80%) statistics of the institute. Macleay College also arranges internships for the benefit of its students and has a good alumni network working in the cities like Sydney and Melbourne for supporting the students. Overall, Macleay College is a good place to study.
