Most units of study require short, intensive on campus sessions, usually at weekends or during University vacations. Some support units are offered by correspondence. The University offers a multidisciplinary program in media studies, performing and creative arts, communications technology, aesthetics, early childhood education and the arts, women's studies and business management. Students may also pursue one interest in depth or to take units from a number of different areas. The University provides the opportunity to study abroad for a semester for highly qualified students undertaking the International Studies program.
Travel scholarships are available to assist with the costs of international attendance.
The International Studies program is designed to increase awareness and understanding of other countries and cultures. An extended program is available which combines the programs in arts with the study of a foreign language. Units of study are designed to examine the conceptual aspects of individual media forms and media communication as a whole. In second and third years, practical sessions and workshops introduce students to aspects of audio, audio-visual and computer media, and music production and writing. Macquarie University has well-equipped audio and video production facilities and computer workshops.