UniReady

About the course

UniReady is a fee-free pathway program for domestic students designed to build the academic and study skills needed to begin a Macquarie bachelor degree. You can study full-time or part-time on campus, with small classes and personalised support. The curriculum focuses on communication, data handling and digital capability to help you transition confidently into undergraduate study at Macquarie. The programme builds core academic English, study skills, and subject fundamentals for university degree entry.

Career outcome

UniReady is a preparatory pathway rather than a professional qualification, helping you develop core academic skills and confidence for university-level study. By strengthening communication, digital capability and data literacy, it supports entry into a range of Macquarie bachelor degrees. Completing UniReady can improve readiness for undergraduate study and broaden options for future careers across business, technology, science, arts and other disciplines. Supporting progression into undergraduate degree programmes in the chosen discipline.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)