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Macleay College

About Macleay College

In Chippendale, New South Wales, Macleay College was founded in 1988 and is a higher education institution recognised by Australia. It offers one-year Diploma courses in journalism, advertising and media, digital media, marketing, and business management, with specialisations available in event management, entrepreneurship, real estate, public relations, travel and tourism, or sports business. It also offers two-year Bachelor degrees in advertising and media, digital media, journalism, and business.

In the Melbourne CBD's Swanston Street, Macleay constructed a campus there in 2015.

Macleay College Programs

In total, Macleay College provides 12 courses in three key streams: business, journalism, and advertising & digital media. 7 diploma programmes and 5 bachelor programmes are included in the 12 courses. The following list includes the most well-liked ones:

Course Fees (AUD)
Bachelor of Advertising and Media 54,000
Bachelor of Digital Media 54,000 
Bachelor of Business Accounting 43,200 
Bachelor in Journalism 54,000 
Diploma in Journalism 27,000 
Diploma in Accounting 27,000 
Diploma in Advertising and Media 27,000 

Macleay College Application Process

How to apply: The students have to apply online at: www.macleay.edu.au/apply-now . 

Application fee: 350 AUD for Bachelor’s program and 250 AUD for Diploma Programs.
Application Deadline

Trimester Last Date to apply
First Trimester March 18,2021
Second Trimester June 24,2021
Third Trimester October 25,2021

Macleay College Application Process

Prerequisites

  • Submit Official Transcripts, High school diploma Certificate or its equivalent
  • Personal Statement of 500-1000 words
  • Copy of passport
  • Evidence of professional work experience.
  • evidence of English language proficiency
  • Interview
  • Successful applicants will be emailed a Letter of Offer.

Macleay College English Language Requirements

Tests All Programs Except Journalism Courses Journalism courses
IELTS 6.0 6.5
TOEFL iBT 60-78 79-93
PTE 48-52 56-60
Cambridge CAE 52-57 58-66

Macleay College Financial Aid for International Students

Scholarships are automatically assessed upon submission of the International Student Application Form. Successful candidates have to maintain satisfactory progress for the duration of the course. International students will receive up to AUD $18,000 scholarship across the life of their course.

  • The degree Scholarship value is AUD$ 18,000
  • The diploma Scholarship value is AUD$ 6,000
  • Diploma of Accounting Scholarship value is AUD$ 4,000

This means students will receive a reduction in the cost of our diploma and bachelor degrees to $2,250 per unit. All applications will be considered for scholarships without applying separately


Macleay College Highlights

Institution Type Private
Campus Setting Urban
Faculty members 38
Percentage of International students 25%
Average Class Size 25
Test scores accepted IELTS, TOEFL, Pearson Test, Cambridge

Macleay College Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

The following list includes popular courses at Macleay College and their associated tuition costs:

Programs Fee Per Year (8 units) Per Unit Cost  (AUD) Scholarship (AUD) Net Fee Per Unit (AUD)
All Bachelor  Degrees 72,000 3,000 18,000 2,250
Diploma courses (Accounting; Social Media and Marketing) 24,000 3,000 6,000 2,250
Diploma courses (Business Management; Advertising and Media; Digital Media; Journalism; Marketing) 36,000 3,000 9,000 2,250

Know more about Studying in Australia

Tuition Fees in Australia (1st Year Average) BE/Btech: AUD 29109 | MBA: AUD 35139 | MS: AUD 36803 | BBA: AUD 28693 | MEng: AUD 39298 | BSc: AUD 34307 | MIM: AUD 39298 | MFin: AUD 35347 | MArch: AUD 37218 | BHM: AUD 28693 | MIS: AUD 35347 | MEM: AUD 43040
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in Australia AUD 1680 Per Month Approx
Entrance Exams in Australia TOEFL: 77 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 57 | GRE: 300 | GMAT: 600
Work and Study in Australia Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in Australia 2 Year after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in Australia AUD 620
Student Visa in Australia The subclasses for the visa were reduced to two from the eight for convenience. The two visa subclasses are Subclass 500 (for students) and Subclass 590 (For Student Guardian).
Intakes in Australia There are Two Main Intakes in Australia: February and July.
Top Job Sectors in Australia Health Care and Social Assiastance, Construction, Education, Manufacturing, Public Administration and Safety, Transport & Logistics, etc.
Economy in Australia 1.7% (2019e) 2.3% (2020e), 10th Largest in the World by Nominal

Macleay College Average Tuition Fee Per Year

Undergraduate

$ 28,670

Postgraduate

$ 0

Costs per year

Overall cost of living

$ 20,790

Campus accommodation

$ 9,840

Please note that fees will vary. Always check the exact cost of the program and bear in mind likely additional expenses.