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Where is BCA Sydney study center located?
BCA Sydney is located just outside of Sydney at Macquarie University. The University opened in 1964. It is known internationally for research in areas such as biology, earth sciences, laser physics, mathematics, ancient history, psychology, linguistics, management and education. With over 30,000 students including 8,000 international students, Macquarie prides itself on outstanding academic achievement and high-quality research.
What can I study at BCA Sydney?
Macquarie offers a wide variety of courses. Following is a list of the general areas of study that are available to study abroad students.
- Business, Commerce, Economics, Finance and Statistics
- Computing and Electronics
- Education
- Humanities - including History, Languages, Cultural Studies and Women’s Studies
- Psychology and Linguistics
- Sciences - including Biology, Chemistry and Environmental Studies
- Society, Culture, Media, and Philosophy
After being accepted into the BCA Sydney program, you will receive a Macquarie University application that asks for your unit (course) selections. You will find unit options at http://handbook.mq.edu.au.
Where will I live?
All BCA students live in Dunmore Lang College, a student housing complex adjacent to the Macquarie University campus. You’ll live in a single room with communal bathroom in either the McCredie or Mansfield wing at Dunmore Lang.
Will my school accept credit from BCA Sydney?
It is important that students check with their university registration and records office to determine whether BCA credits will be accepted. Each university has its own policy for transferring credits, and it is the students’ responsibility to follow their home university rules and regulations. Upon completion, BCA sends transcripts from Macquarie University and BCA course reports to students and their home universities. If the home university or college requires a transcript from a U.S. school, BCA provides a transcript from Elizabethtown College, which is BCA’s school of record.
Will my financial aid transfer?
Federal aid is transferable; some state aid is transferable. Aid from an individual school is transferred at the school’s discretion. Students should consult their financial aid advisor for further information and advice.
Why study with BCA?
BCA is one of the nation's oldest independent organizations committed to promoting international understanding and academic excellence through college study abroad programs for U.S. students and adult seminars for faculty and administrators. Rooted in the values of peace and justice, BCA promotes international understanding, awareness of global citizenship and academic scholarship through educational exchange. Among the special qualities of BCA's programs are: unique opportunities to study peace and justice issues in places where conflict has profoundly affected culture, history and daily life; opportunity for cultural immersion; and tremendous academic and administrative support.
What are the application deadlines?
BCA encourages interested students to apply as soon as possible to get the process in motion. Applications for the spring semester are due by November 1 (October 15 to be guaranteed a place on the group flight arranged by BCA). Fall semester applications are due by April 15. Students are notified of their acceptance within three weeks of submitting a complete application.
Do I need a visa to study in Australia?
Yes. Macquarie University will issue a Confirmation of Enrollment number (CoE) for each student. As soon as we receive your CoE, we will send it to you along with the following instructions for obtaining your visa online. Visit www.immi.gov.au for more information (home page for DIMA, the Australian Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs).
Can I study abroad as a freshman?
To study abroad with BCA Sydney a student must have at least one year of undergraduate study. However, BCA encourages students to start planning in their freshman year and investigate which program is a good fit for their individual needs.
I’m worried my GPA may not be good enough. Should I still apply?
BCA does employ minimum GPA standards for each study center. The required GPA varies by program and is an important tool in evaluating a student’s application, however it is not the only consideration. BCA also takes into account the student’s personal statement and their letters of recommendation. BCA encourages students to apply even if they do not quite meet the GPA standards.
How many courses will I take?
You’ll receive 3 or 4 Australian credit points for most units at Macquarie. As a full-time student, plan to enroll in 9-14 credit points, which normally equate to 15 or 16 U.S. credits.
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