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MAAL Admission Requirements

Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree from a university recognised by UNE.

Candidates must have access to the Internet. Minimum computing requirements apply, and will be updated regularly.

Online access requirements

Students must have reliable, high-speed regular access to the Internet. A good-quality fast printer is highly desirable. Typical tasks involved in online study include downloading long journal articles, undertaking timed online quizzes, uploading large essay files, downloading audio files, and posting regular emails and Discussion forum messages to lecturers and fellow students. Students who use outdated technology may find that these tasks are unnecessarily time-consuming and frustrating.

One advantage of online study is that students are not tied to one particular location, and can work at any time which suits them. If your work involves travel or irregular hours, then you can schedule your academic work to fit in with your other commitments, and access the materials from different places. However, we advise students not to underestimate their needs for regular internet access which is free of time limits. Most weeks you will need to access the MAAL online site several times for extended periods. Students who have tried to undertake online study by relying solely on internet cafes, public library computers or friends' computers have in the past had difficulty in completing the course requirements.

Language Requirements

International students from non-English speaking countries require evidence of English proficiency and must meet the University's English Language requirements. Information on current requirements is available here.