Bachelor of Arts with the degree of Bachelor of Laws with a major in Gender Studies
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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.
Gender Studies is offered through the Women’s Studies, Gender and Sexuality (IWS) program in the Department of Sociology.
Gender Studies investigates what it means to be a woman or man in society at different times and places. You will look closely at the impact of gender, sex and sexuality on people’s lives at home, at work, on the streets, in the classroom.
You can undertake study as a general interest, combine with work in another field, or complete a major within a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Social Science.
Degrees offering Gender Studies
Key features
- Macquarie’s longest standing interdisciplinary program. You can study gender with anthropology, critical and cultural studies, English, history, human geography, law, media, philosophy and sociology.
- Fosters critical thinking, communication and writing skills, and expertise on gender relevant to employment fields including education, media and policy making.
Location
North Ryde
Suitable for
Students with an interest in gender, sexuality and anthropology.
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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 | 24 | ||||
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
Undertaking Gender Studies at Macquarie fosters critical thinking, communication and writing skills and an expertise on specific questions to do with gender that concern many fields of employment including education, media and public policy making.
Profiles
Our Students
Hannah Altern
'I chose to study at Macquarie because of the wide range of subjects available to me, and because of the reputation of Macquarie for engaging teaching. Also, by being a student at Macquarie I would have access to, and be supported in my involvement with, exchange opportunities nearly anywhere in the world.'
Our Graduates
Jacqueline Ann McMillan
Year Graduated: 2000
Current Position: Dining Reviewer
'Who knew writing philosophy and studying feminism could lead to such a fun job eating my way across Sydney for the Alternative Media Group. Every day I thank my lucky stars!
Philosophy taught me how to think, and how to form or refute an argument. Cultural and Critical Studies taught me that meaning can be everywhere and in everything. Womens Studies gave me the balls to demand a fair go. All three combined led me to my dream job with the skills to do it justice, so thank you!'
Our Expertise
Dr Judy Lattas
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