Program Overview

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Macquarie University Programs

Overview

Macquarie University offers a range of programs for undergraduate, graduate, and research students. The university is divided into several faculties, including the Macquarie Law School and the Faculty of Arts.

Undergraduate Programs

Degrees and Diplomas

Macquarie University offers various undergraduate degrees and diplomas.

• Degrees are available in a range of fields, including arts, business, engineering, and science.
• Diplomas are also available for students who want to gain a specialized qualification.

Majors

Students can choose from a variety of majors, including:

• Arts
• Business
• Engineering
• Science
• Each major has its own set of requirements and course structures.

Minors

Minors are available for students who want to gain a secondary specialization.

• Minors can be taken in conjunction with a major.
• Students can choose from a range of minors, including:
  • Languages
  • Social sciences
  • Humanities

Units

Units are the building blocks of Macquarie University's undergraduate programs.

• Units are available in a range of fields, including:
  • Arts
  • Business
  • Engineering
  • Science
• Students can choose from a variety of units, including:
  • Core units
  • Elective units
  • Specialized units

Graduate Programs

Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates

Macquarie University offers various graduate degrees, diplomas, and certificates.

• Graduate degrees are available in a range of fields, including:
  • Arts
  • Business
  • Engineering
  • Science
• Diplomas and certificates are also available for students who want to gain a specialized qualification.

Articulation and Nested Awards

Macquarie University offers articulation and nested awards for students who want to progress from one qualification to another.

• Articulation agreements are in place with several institutions.
• Nested awards allow students to gain a qualification at each level of study.

Specialisations

Students can choose from a variety of specialisations, including:

• Arts
• Business
• Engineering
• Science
• Each specialisation has its own set of requirements and course structures.

Units

Units are the building blocks of Macquarie University's graduate programs.

• Units are available in a range of fields, including:
  • Arts
  • Business
  • Engineering
  • Science
• Students can choose from a variety of units, including:
  • Core units
  • Elective units
  • Specialized units

Research Programs

PhD and Research Degrees

Macquarie University offers PhD and research degrees in a range of fields.

• PhD students work under the supervision of an experienced academic.
• Research degrees are available in:
  • Arts
  • Business
  • Engineering
  • Science

Research Centres, Groups, and Facilities

Macquarie University has a range of research centres, groups, and facilities.

• Research centres are dedicated to specific areas of research.
• Research groups are made up of academics and students working together on a project.
• Facilities include laboratories, libraries, and other resources.

Local Government and Planning Law - LAWS540

Unit Description

This unit examines contemporary issues in land use planning law.

• The focus is on land in an urban context.
• Particular emphasis is placed on the regulation of land use under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Law 1979 (NSW).

Unit Details

• Credit Points: 3
• When Offered: S1 Day - Session 1, North Ryde, Day; S1 External - Session 1, External (with on-campus sessions)
• Staff Contact: Mr Paul Govind
• Prerequisites: 24cp in LAW or LAWS units; or 39cp at 100 level or above including POL207; or (ENVG212 or GEOP212) and 6cp at 300 level and admission to BPlan
• Corequisites: None
• NCCW(s): LAW440, LAW490
• Unit Designation(s): None
• Unit Type: None
• Assessed As: Graded
• Offered By: Macquarie Law School, Faculty of Arts