Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws
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…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
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 hallmark of Macquarie’s Bachelor of Laws is its recognition of the way legal frameworks underpin such global issues. You’ll be challenged to think critically about the law to seek innovative solutions to legal problems – skills highly valued by employers. With the option to combine your law degree with any other Macquarie bachelor degree, you can open the way to an array of careers in legal practice, private industry, government, education and community services.
Key features
Showcase to employers your technical and transferable skills
Create a digital portfolio in your Arts degree to demonstrate your skills, workplace experience and extracurricular activities. Start your Arts degree with foundational studies
Develop your skills in critical analysis, problem-solving, digital communication, media literacy and teamwork. Become a highly capable legal mind
Join graduates known for being versatile professionals with a realistic understanding of the issues that bind the world together. Participate in an extensive range of mooting competitions
Take part in mooting competitions organised by the Macquarie University Law Society – make friends and learn professional skills.
Career Outcomes
Professions
Arts manager
Barrister or solicitor
Business manager
Choreographer
Criminologist
Diplomat
Intelligence and security specialist
International development adviser
Journalist
Legal officer
Lobbyist
Market or social researcher
Marketing manager
Policy adviser
Politician
Project manager
Public servant
Screen and film producer
Television producer or presenter
Writer
Employers
Arts organisations
Banks and financial institutions
Community legal centres
Consulting firms
Consumer goods manufacturers and retail firms
Cultural and heritage organisations
Diplomatic and consular agencies
Educational institutions
Government agencies and departments
Health organisations
Legal service providers
Media, creative or communications agencies
Museums
NGOs
Pharmaceutical companies
Regulatory authorities
Start-ups
Technology and telecommunications companies
Universities
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Ranked in the top 200 universities in the world, Macquarie University is considered one of Australia’s best universities, producing graduates that are among the most sought-after professionals in the world (ranked #1 in Sydney for graduate employment rate, QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2022). Uniquely located in the heart of Sydney, Australia’s largest high-tech precinct, Macquarie brings together more than 45,000 students and 3000 staff in one thriving hub of discovery. Our campus spans 126 hectares, with open green space that gives our community the freedom to think and grow. We have recently invested more than one billion dollars in our facilities and infrastructure so our students and staff can thrive on a campus that is dynamic, sustainable, and built for collaboration. Students from over 120 countries are warmly welcomed into the Macquarie community and benefit from special ongoing academic, language and wellbeing support throughout their study. Macquarie has one of the most generous scholarship programs in Australia, providing many opportunities each year for international students to undertake studies here.
