Bachelor of Arts (Major: Social Justice)
Bachelor of Arts (Major: Social Justice)
Social justice provides a lens through which to see the world. Studying social justice will provide you with an understanding of how society operates to sometimes exclude and oppress, and sometimes to support and enable its members. This understanding is critical if you want to influence, inspire and facilitate positive…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Social justice provides a lens through which to see the world. Studying social justice will provide you with an understanding of how society operates to sometimes exclude and oppress, and sometimes to support and enable its members. This understanding is critical if you want to influence, inspire and facilitate positive change. You will develop a critical understanding of key concepts of social justice, including the concept of universal human rights. This Major links social theory with strategies for social action and change.
No matter what area of work you are in, or you are planning to be in, studying social justice will open your eyes to ways to make a more just, equitable and sustainable world that values the dignity of all people.
For this reason the Social Justice Major or Minor is frequently taken by students completing double degrees such Law/Arts, Education/Arts, and Commerce/Arts.
Students studying a degree in Communications and Media often combine a Major in Journalism with a Major or Minor in Social Justice.
Students studying a Major in Politics and International Relations routinely combine this Major with a Major or Minor in Social Justice to help them make sense of the world and to see alternative ways to function as people sharing the planet.
Amongst our graduates are government policy writers, development workers, CEOs of non-government organisations, activists, support workers, as well as lawyers, teachers, journalists and business owners who operate in their professions with a commitment to social justice. So, no matter where you are headed in your chosen career, social justice gives you the skills, knowledge and awareness to do so with active compassion.
Career opportunities
The transferable skills from this Major are sought after by many employers. Career opportunities include: youth justice case manager, community engagement officer, not-for-profit campaign organiser, program manager for community-based not-for-profit organisations, social research officer, human rights worker, and aid worker/humanitarian worker.
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must meet High school qualifications (or equivalent) to apply for undergraduate program. Academic minimum entry requirements for international applicants vary from country to country.
IELTS (Academic) – 6.5 overall, with no individual band score lower than 6.0; CAE/CPE – 176 overall, with no individual band score lower than 169; PTE Academic – 58 overall, with no individual band score lower than 50; TOEFL (iBT) – 84 overall, with no score lower than 21 in writing and no other band score lower than 17.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Notre Dame Australia is a leading institution in Australia. It offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in arts & sciences, business, philosophy & theology, education, law, nursing & midwifery, physiotherapy, medicine and health sciences. The University has campuses in Sydney, Perth and Broome. It also has seven additional Clinical Schools in New South Wales and Victoria, which are part of its School of Medicine. The institution has one of the highest graduate employment rates in the country. During their time studying, students are offered individual career support, covering everything from CV writing to brushing up on their interview skills.
