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Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Cognitive and Brain Sciences

Australia

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What will I learn?

Summary

The Bachelor of Arts has been reimagined by our world-leading academics in consultation with industry partners and public-sector organisations, so you can be assured you'll acquire the transferable and technical skills needed for success in today's and tomorrow's workplaces. Our approach allows you to turn your passion into a career by exploring your interests in-depth, and by honing your skills and knowledge through practical experiences and expert teaching. The Bachelor of Cognitive and Brain Sciences - the only degree of its kind in Australia - will provide you with a strong foundation in the rapidly growing fields of cognitive science, neuroscience and computation, with an emphasis on building your critical-thinking and research skills in areas such as science communication, statistics and programming.

Key features

Showcase to employers your technical and transferable skills

Create a digital portfolio to demonstrate your skills, workplace experience and extracurricular activities. Enjoy learning in the brand-new arts precinct

Study in flexible open classroom spaces that can be used for a wide range of teaching and learning activities. Learn from active researchers

Study in our Reading Clinic, Perception in Action Research Centre, Centre for Atypical Neurodevelopment and more. Enhance your learning within our unique health precinct

Study within our health precinct, which includes behavioural, cognition and language acquisition laboratories and clinics.

Career Outcomes

Professions

Arts manager

Business manager

Computer resource specialist

Data analyst

Entrepreneur

Front-end developer

Game designer

Intelligence and security specialist

Journalist

Legal research analyst

Lobbyist

Market or social researcher

Medical researcher

Project manager

Radio producer or presenter

Research scientist

Science communication officer

Science journalist

Software engineer

Technical writer

Employers

Banks and financial institutions

Educational institutions

Government agencies and departments

Legal service providers

Media, creative or communications agencies

Multinational corporations

Museums

NGOs

Not-for-profit organisations

Public service

Regulatory authorities

Research institutes

Start-ups

Universities

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Arts

CRICOS

098526D

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
A$37,900.00 (US$ 24,977) per year
Bachelor of Arts - AUD $37,900; Bachelor of Cognitive and Brain Sciences - AUD $42,000

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

September 2025

Venue

North Ryde Campus

4–6 Eastern Road,

MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY,

New South Wales,

2109, MACQUARIE PARK, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

To apply for an undergraduate program, international students will need to have completed one or more of the following academic qualifications:

  • A recognised senior secondary school qualification or university entrance examination, such as the New South Wales Higher School Certificate (NSW HSC) or other equivalent Australian or overseas high school qualification
  • A recognised university Foundation course
  • A recognised 2 or 3-year Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree
  • At least one year of a university degree from a recognised institution

English language requirements

  • IELTS Academic - IELTS of 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each band, or equivalent
  • TOEFL iBT - 83 (Reading - 13; Writing - 21; Listening - 12; Speaking - 18)
  • PTE Academic - 58 minimum 52 in each band, or equivalent
  • Cambridge English (C1A or C2P) - 180 minimum 169 in each band, or equivalent
  • Occupational English Test (OET) - (Reading - C+; Writing - C+; Listening - C/C+; Speaking - C/C+)
  • Duolingo English Test (DET) - 115 minimum 110 in each band, or equivalent

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Macquarie University

Macquarie is in the top 130 of universities globally (QS 2024) and is a leading institution with a strong tradition of innovation and exploration.

  • Ranked in the top 130 universities worldwide
  • Located in Sydney’s fastest-growing business region
  • Provides over 30,000 practical work placements
  • Offers generous scholarship programs