Macleay College – Your Life’s Calling

Macleay is Australia’s premier independent college with a focus on making careers happen.

The college prepares graduates for real world jobs by providing the latest industry skills and education, industry connections and practical work experience. Macleay’s fast-track degree and diplomas in Business, Advertising and Journalism are designed to get graduates into the workplace faster.

The Business courses are developed around the specialist areas of Real Estate, Event Management, Sports Business, Travel and Tourism and Entrepreneurship.

With campuses in Sydney and Melbourne, Macleay College degrees are designed to equip graduates with the practical skills and knowledge to help them succeed from day one in their chosen field.

5 great reasons to consider Macleay College in 2016

• PRACTICAL EDUCATION IS AT THE HEART OF EVERYTHING THEY DO

Students in 2016 will experience refreshed courses that have been heavily scrutinized and modified by independent industry panels. Students are  taught the latest industry knowledge as recommended by their future employers.

• INDUSTRY-FOCUSED TEACHERS WHO HAVE ACHIEVED SUCCESS IN INDUSTRY AS WELL AS THE CLASSROOM

Macleay College teachers are all working professionals in the fields they are teaching. Students have access to their latest industry knowledge and contacts so they are job-ready when they graduate.

• PROVEN PATHWAYS TO GETTING JOBS – SOMETIMES EVEN BEFORE GRADUATION

Macleay graduates consistently find work in some of the most interesting jobs Australia has to offer. Sometimes they are snapped up while they are still studying. Employers recognize that Macleay College teaches the right skills needed to find jobs in the Australian workforce.

• SMALL CLASS SIZES THAT DELIVER AN INTIMATE LEARNING EXPERIENCE

Macleay College gives our students a very different take on education with maximum class sizes of 25 people and a campus that holds only 400. This intimate learning environment means each student is given plenty of personal attention and the maximum opportunities to reach their goals.

• INTERNSHIPS ARE A COMPULSORY PART OF ALL COURSES AT MACLEAY COLLEGE

Macleay College students cannot graduate without completing an internship – it’s as simple as that. The good news is we have staff members dedicated to ensuring students can make themselves as competitive as possible in the workforce. We help students find internship positions, train them for job interviews and advise in preparing their CVs. This intensive approach means college graduates are job-ready – and experienced in applying for jobs – once they leave Macleay College.

Macleay College offers degrees in Advertising & Media, Business and Journalism.

Bachelor of Advertising & Media

This degree is Australia’s only dedicated advertising degree, offering collaborative and interactive learning in creative, management and media with specialized units in:

• Account Management
• Creative
• Copywriting
• Social Media
• Media Strategy
• Digital Photography
• Video production
• User Experience
• Mobile & App Development

Graduates of the Bachelor of Advertising & Media can find jobs as: Brand & Product Managers, Production Managers, Digital Designers, Art Directors, Creative Directors, Advertising Copywriters, Media Strategists, Digital Photographers, Digital Content Creators, User Experience Analysts, Web & Mobile Content Creators, App Developers, Digital Marketing Specialists, and soooo much more.

Bachelor of Business

This 2 years degree focuses on delivering the next generation of leaders who can make a difference to society and the economy.

All lecturers have either run their own businesses or held executive roles in multinational companies. They have also taught at leading institutions in Australia and globally.

National Australia Bank, Google, Qantas, David Jones, Westfield, Harley Davidson, etc employ Macleay’s graduates…

Students can specialize in:

• Event Management
• Public Relations
• Travel and Tourism
• Sports Business
• Marketing

As a student, you will spend invaluable time in the workplace with an employer, practicing your new skills and learning about life on the job. Many internships lead to full-time positions and important industry contacts who may assist you after graduation from Macleay.

Bachelor of Journalism

The world of online media, smartphones and social media means a career in journalism is more diverse than ever. This Bachelor of Journalism can kick-start your career in just two years.

You’ll experience the rush of working to a deadline in the college’s live Newsroom and complete specialist training in photojournalism, sport, music, fashion, investigative reporting, business journalism, food, lifestyle and travel writing – all taught by working media professionals. You’ll also make digital packages on your smartphone and learn how to break into the online world as a Media Entrepreneur.

As a student of Macleay, you’ll also complete internships that give you a real media experience – another reasons why employers love Macleay College graduates.

You can become a TV Reporter, Radio Presenter, Digital Producer, Features Editor/Writer, Media Entrepreneur, Sports Commentator and more.

Specialized units include:

• Sports Journalism
• Fashion Writing
• Music and Movie Journalism
• Food, Lifestyle and Travel
• Investigative Reporting
• Business Journalism
• Photojournalism

Why is Macleay’s Journalism different from the rest? They practice what they teach. The college has Australia’s only student-run newsroom and current Macleay students have delivered stories for the ABC, Channel 7, Channel 10, News Ltd, Fairfax and most of the major radios and magazines.

Need assistance with the enrolment process? Contact your Hello Aussie team and they’ll assist you enrolling in one of Macleay College degrees and help you with your student visa application. Contact us now!