Bachelor of International Studies and Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of International Studies and Bachelor of Laws
Summary The Bachelor of International Studies, which combines the study of cultures and global society with the acquisition of advanced foreign language and communication skills and knowledge about global diversity and mobility, will equip you with transferable intercultural skills that are highly valued in today’s globalised job market. The hallmark…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Summary
The Bachelor of International Studies, which combines the study of cultures and global society with the acquisition of advanced foreign language and communication skills and knowledge about global diversity and mobility, will equip you with transferable intercultural skills that are highly valued in today’s globalised job market.
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
Build a degree that’s custom-made to meet your individual needs
Choose to specialise in either a European or an Asian language – there are five to choose from. Grow your knowledge and skills across a range of key areas
Study a degree that develops skills crucial to employment across a range of sectors with an international outlook. 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
Aid and development officer
Barrister or solicitor
CEO or general manager
Diplomat
International business manager
International law consultant
Lobbyist
Marketing manager
Policy adviser
Politician
Public sector adviser
Public servant
Teacher (after further study)
Tourism and travel consultant
Transnational business or corporations consultant
Transnational or global communications officer
Employers
Banks and financial institutions
Community legal centres
Consulting firms
Consumer goods manufacturers and retail firms
Cultural and heritage organisations
Government agencies and departments
Health organisations
International public sector
Legal service providers
Multinational corporations
NGOs
Pharmaceutical companies
Regulatory authorities
Start-ups
Technology and telecommunications companies
Tourism and hospitality sector
Transnational communications sector
United Nations
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.
