Bachelor of Arts with the degree of Bachelor of Laws with a major in Development Studies and Culture Change
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Overview
Combine the problem solving and research skills from a law degree with the creative and communications skills of arts.
You'll study established legal studies areas such as constitutional law, international law, contract law and family law. You'll also look at areas of contemporary concern such as consumer law, environmental law, health law and information technology law.
You'll learn the role of law in society and explore ideas across disciplinary boundaries.
Since World War II the aim of ‘development’ has been to ensure that Third World nations take their place in the global community and have an equal voice. But as the world has moved forward, efforts to help developing nations may have fallen short – or even done more harm than good.
This major gives you the skills to analyse the intentions and results of international development initiatives and to effectively contribute for social benefit.
Degrees offering Development Studies and Culture Change
Key features
- Program integrates studies in anthropology and human geography, and offers options in your field of interest.
- The unique focus on culture change is a response to real demand for an understanding of development and the subjective experiences of socio-cultural change.
- Opportunities for global education include study abroad, internship and volunteer positions through Macquarie International and the Global Futures Program.
Location
North Ryde
Suitable for
Students who are interested in gaining expertise in the growing field of Development Studies and Culture Change.
HECS Course fee
AUD $5,648 p.a.
Student amenities fee
Information on the Student services and amenities fee
Entry requirements
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
What you will study
| Degree requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points for the degree | 120 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 200 level or above | 78 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 300 level or above | 66 |
| Minimum number of credit points with a LAW prefix | 72 |
| Completion of a Qualifying Major for the Bachelor of Arts | |
| Completion of a designated People unit | |
| Completion of a designated Planet unit | |
| Completion of a designated Participation unit | |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Combined degree requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this combined degree.
| 100 level | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | LAW109 | Criminal Justice and Procedure | 3 | ||
| Required | LAW115 | Foundations of Law | 3 | ||
| 200 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | LAW203 | Torts | 3 | ||
| Required | LAW204 | Contracts | 3 | ||
| Required | LAW208 | Law, Lawyers and Society | 3 | ||
| Required | LAW214 | Jurisprudence | 3 | ||
| 300 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | LAW314 | Constitutional Law and Administration I | 3 | ||
| Required | LAW315 | Constitutional Law and Administration II | 3 | ||
| Required | LAW316 | Property Law | 3 | ||
| Required | LAW317 | Equity and Trusts | 3 | ||
| 400 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | LAW456 | Business Organisations | 3 | ||
| Required | LAW459 | International Law | 3 | ||
| 500 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | LAW555 | C | Remedies | 3 | |
| Required | LAW550 | Litigation | 3 | ||
| Additional level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | 3cp from | LAW488 | Access to Justice Placement Program | ||
| LAW551 | Professional and Community Engagement | ||||
| LAW599 | Legal Governance and Professional Leadership | 3 | |||
| Required | 27cp from | LAW units at 400 or 500 level | 27 | ||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this major | 30 | ||||
Notes
- Units marked with a C are Capstone units.
Major requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this major
Notes
- Units marked with a C are Capstone units.
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Career Opportunities
- development assistance management roles in non-government organisations and government agencies
- international and community development and aid
- journalism
- media and tourism
- policy analysis
- program management and evaluation
- social planning and resource management
- social research
Employers
• charities/philanthropic organisations
• local government
• international institutions such as United Nations, World Bank
• national government agencies eg. AusAID and Department of Foreign Affairs
• non-government organisations
Average starting salary
$44,521 for a Human and Social Sciences graduate (source: The Good Universities Guide, 2010).
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