No. To study abroad with BCA, a student must have at least one year of undergraduate study. If you are a first year student, then we encourge you to jump right into planning for your study abroad experience. Your first year in school is a great time to figure out where you want to go and find out what your school's policies are for study abroad, including financial aid, credit transfer and programs available to you. Good Luck!
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).
Generally, students take four or five classes during a semester, receiving three credits for each class. It is important to consult with your advisor prior to studying abroad to decide what classes are needed to meet academic requirements of your college or university.
BCA Study Abroad aims to engage each participant in an appropriately challenging level of academic work while abroad. We acknowledge that an applicant’s cumulative grade point average is only one indicator of accomplishment and ability.
The BCA Study Abroad expectation is that most students would show at least a B average (3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale) across their course work prior to their study abroad term. Certain host universities may have GPA requirements of their own, in which case the higher GPA requirement of the two would apply.
Recent enrollment history shows our students’ average GPAs have been above 3.44 (4.0 scale). Our post-semester academic results reveal that students with higher and lower GPAs can excel in study abroad. We are open to discuss program selection and course of study for students who do not reach the expected 3.0 GPA.
Macquarie offers a wide variety of courses. Following is a list of the general areas of study that are available to study abroad students.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Financial aid from an individual school is transferred at the school’s discretion, but all federal aid is transferrable. Students should consult their financial aid advisor for further information and advice.