Bachelor of Social Science and Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Social Science and Bachelor of Laws
Summary The Bachelor of Social Science will help you gain insights into the science of people, places and social problems. With the skills you’ll develop in social research and applied social science, you’ll be prepared to make valuable contributions to some of the world’s biggest issues. The hallmark of Macquarie’s…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Summary
The Bachelor of Social Science will help you gain insights into the science of people, places and social problems. With the skills you’ll develop in social research and applied social science, you’ll be prepared to make valuable contributions to some of the world’s biggest issues.
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
Broaden your knowledge and skill set
Gain skills in social research design, methods, practice and application across various data analysis techniques and technologies. Build your cultural knowledge by studying social science
Develop your understanding of issues relevant to culturally diverse social environments. 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
Academic
Advocate or lobbyist
Barrister or solicitor
CEO or general manager
Criminal justice and corrections consultant
Development assessor
Evaluator
Human resources professional
Journalist
Local council officer
Market analyst
Market or social researcher
Non-government worker
Policy adviser
Policy analyst
Politician
Private sector consultant
Resource manager
Urban or regional planner
Youth worker
Employers
Banks and financial institutions
Businesses and corporations
Community legal centres
Consulting firms
Consumer goods manufacturers and retail firms
Diplomatic and consular agencies
Educational institutions
Government agencies and departments
Health organisations
Humanitarian aid, health and development agencies
Legal service providers
Media and news outlets
NGOs
Pharmaceutical companies
Regulatory authorities
Research institutes
Speech technology research companies
Start-ups
Think tanks and policy research institutes
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.
