Getting Started

Click on any of the headings below for more information on how to get started with Transnational and Distance Programs.

• Enrolment

  You must be enrolled in every unit (subject) for which you attend class.
  
  You will receive a grade (see below) for every unit in which you are enrolled. If you have stopped attending classes, but have not formally withdrawn by contacting the Transnational Team transnational@mq.edu.au  you will receive a fail grade for the unit.
  
  You may only sit for examinations (and get results) for units in which you are enrolled.
  
  

  If you wish to change your program (change the units you are enrolled in), you must notify your partner institution within 2 weeks of classes commencing. Failure to do so may result in a fail grade in units where you have not attended classes and completed assessment.

• Change of Program

  Students are permitted to change their programs of study (add and/or withdraw units) at the commencement of semester. Usually within the first two weeks changes are possible but this needs to be checked with the partner institutions.

  To change your program (add and/or withdraw units) please contact  the Transnational Team transnational@mq.edu.au

• Grading System

  The student’s grade of achievement in a module is based on an assessment of work in the module and/or performance at examinations.

  The following range of scaled marks applies to these grades as referred to below:

  HD	High Distinction	85-100
  D	Distinction	75-84
  Cr	Credit	65-74
  P	Pass	50-64
  PC	Conceded Pass	45-49
  F	Fail	0-44
  S	Satisfactory	(used for units where grading is on a pass or fail basis only)

  Grade HD and D denotes work of superior quality. This may be demonstrated in areas such as criticism, logical argument, and interpretation of materials or use of methodology. This grade may also be awarded to recognise particular originality or creativity in student performance.

  Grade Cr denotes work of predominantly good quality, demonstrating a sound grasp of content together with efficient organisation, selectivity and use of techniques.

  Grade P denotes a clear pass and satisfactory achievement of module objectives.

  Grade F indicates that the student has failed to complete the module satisfactorily.

  The student's grade of achievement in a unit is based on an assessment of all relevant work in the unit including performance at examinations.

  Senate has resolved that students with a query or difficulty about final results in a unit of study may discuss the matter with their teachers in, or the lecturer in charge of, that unit and, in the event of continuing difficulty, with the Head of Department or with the Dean of Division.

• Grade Point Average

  The Grade Point Average (GPA) of a student is a calculation, which reflects the overall grades of a student. It is based on units completed at Macquarie University and does not take into account credit points granted for credit for previous studies.

  The GPA is printed on all academic records. It is used in academic advising in the following areas: for unit prerequisites, for admission to Bachelor honours programs, for transfer from one degree program to another and for admission to restricted areas of study.

  The grade point average (GPA) for grades obtained from 2001 is calculated as follows:

  GPA = (4w + 3x + 2y + 1z + 0f) divided by e

  w	is the number of credit points gained at HD and D
  x	is the number of credit points gained at Cr
  y	is the number of credit points gained at P
  z	is the number of credit points gained at PC
  e	is the total number of credit points for which a student is effectively enrolled (excluding units with W or S)
  f	is the number of credit points gained with an F grade

  The grade point average of an applicant of a student who has been enrolled in any combined or double degree program will be calculated on the basis of the entire program (including failed units).