Macquarie University International College Portfolio Entry Application Your pathway to a Macquarie University bachelor degree If you don’t have formal qualification you can submit this portfolio entry application and we will then assess you for entry into a program offered by the Macquarie University International College. The College provides pathways into a Macquarie University bachelor degree. Criteria To be considered you will need to meet the following criteria: 
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you are an Australian citizen, permanent resident Australian Permanent Humanitarian visa holder or New Zealand citizen you have not previously enrolled in a diploma/degree at a higher education provider, and you have some assessable educational qualifications, training and/or relevant work experience. Supporting documents Please provide the following documents along with your completed application form: 
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Proof of citizenship/residency (for example: a Birth Certificate, passport or Visa) Proof of name change (if applicable) Any certificates and transcripts from studies you have completed (if applicable) Any statements or documents to support your responses to sections D, E and F below. Complete and upload this form and your supporting documents with your online application. A.
Personal details Family name: First name: Preferred name (if applicable): Phone: Email: B.
Area of Study What area of study are you interested in pursuing (eg. accounting, engineering, media) If you already know the Macquarie University degree you want to progress to indicate it here (eg. Bachelor of Commerce) 1 | P a g e Mobile: C.
Work experience and training Employment Provide a summary of your most recent employment below. Please also submit your resume. Job title & organisation
Employment dates
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Other employment and training details Outline below (or in an attached document) information about job related training and courses you may have completed and any other employment/experience that may be relevant. Also provide information about periods where you have not been in paid employment (eg. travelling, raising children, etc). Referees Provide the details of three referees (professional and/or personal). Name Job title & organisation
Contact (Email & phone)
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Other activities and accomplishments Are there other activities you have been involved in, or accomplishments you would like to note, that may indicate your potential for successful higher education study. For example, volunteer work, sporting involvement (eg, coaching), community organisations, etc. Please include periods/dates in which you participated in these activities. 3 | P a g e E. Personal statement The personal statement is used as a key selection tool for portfolio entry applicants. It is important to demonstrate your capacity and motivation to succeed in higher education studies by answering the following points in a personal statement (750‐1,000 words) in the space below or in an attachment. a. Briefly describe your background and reasons why you have not undertaken higher education studies until now. b. Outline the reasons for selecting the area of study that you are interested in and how you see this study fitting into your longer term goals. c. Include information relating to other studies or training you have undertaken since leaving school as an indicator of your academic capabilities. d. Explain the strategies you will use to combine the demands of university study with your other commitments eg, work, family responsibilities etc. e. Provide any other information regarding your personal abilities, skills, achievements and experiences that may support your case to be admitted to study at Macquarie University. 4 | P a g e F.
Applicant declaration Consideration of this application requires that you agree and accept all terms and conditions set out in this declaration. 1. I wish to be considered for entry into the Macquarie University International College. 2. I declare that all information submitted by me in respect of my course application is true and complete. I understand that I must provide original or certified copies of the information provided upon request at any time. 3. I understand that Macquarie University reserves the right to vary or reverse any decision made on the basis of incorrect or incomplete information. 4. I have read and understood Macquarie University’s privacy collection notice – admissions and that the University will collect, use and disclose my personal information provided with my application as set out in that notice. You can find the Privacy framework, here: http://www.mq.edu.au/privacy 5. To facilitate the processing of my application I authorise Macquarie University to collect, receive, store, transfer and use any information about me from any external organisations (such as former employees, secondary schools, other institutions) the University has contacted for the purposes of verifying my previous professional or secondary/tertiary qualifications or experience. 6. I understand that all fees including late application fees paid to Macquarie University in connection with my application are not refundable under any circumstances. I acknowledge the above declaration and I agree ☐ (please check) Signed Name (print) Date dd/mm/yyyy) 5 | P a g e