Teaching and Learning

Winner of an Outstanding Teacher Award, Professor of Accounting Chris Patel encourages students to look beyond the traditional accounting ideas.

“We teach students how to research and critically evaluate theories. It’s more than just teaching them how to pass; students are encouraged to question and engage with the material,” Professor Patel says.

Macquarie University actively supports innovative teaching practices within the University, with annual awards provided for teaching and learning initiatives.

In 2007, eight members of Macquarie’s teaching staff received prestigious citation awards from the national Carrick Institute.
iLecture enables students to download digitally recorded lectures from the internet.
Being located within Australia’s premier high-technology precinct, gives Macquarie an advantage in technology teaching. Senior executives from companies such as Nortel Networks are members of Macquarie’s teaching staff, providing students with valuable insight into the real-life applications of their coursework.
Macquarie staff qualifications are regarded as above the national average, with 65% holding doctoral qualifications.
The Bachelor of Chiropractic Science and Master of Chiropractic are Australia’s first professional chiropractic degrees.
The Department of Linguistics offers Australia’s most comprehensive range of degrees in its fields of expertise.
Spearheaded by the Australian Centre of Egyptology, Macquarie University has completed more archaeological excavations than any other Australian university.
Macquarie is committed to offering flexible study programs. There are opportunities to study offshore, online or even complete some Master programs in beach-side Manly.