Bachelor of Arts with the degree of Bachelor of Laws with a major in Linguistics
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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.
Linguistics is the study of human language, its uses and applications in human society.
It covers topics such as:
- Phoenetics (the sounds of language)
- Grammar/ syntax (the way we put sentences together)
- Semantics (the meaning of language)
In a Bachelor of Arts Linguistics, you can specialise in one or more strands of linguistics including:
- A systematic functional grammar and analysis of grammar and meaning.
- A social and cultural/ anthropological approach to language study, applied linguistics and speech and hearing sciences.
Key features
- Specialise in one of several strands of linguistics
- The opportunity to combine linguistics or sociolinguistics with a major in an associated area of study (Asian and European languages, anthropology, English literature, international studies, media studies, politics, sociology)
Minimum course duration
3 years full-time / equivalent part-time
Location
North Ryde
Suitable for
Students interested in languages, broadcast media, journalism, editing and publishing, library and archives management, or language research.
HECS Course fee
AUD $5,648 p.a.
Student amenities fee
Information on the Student services and amenities fee
Entry requirements
First-year linguistics units do not require any assumed knowledge, prerequisites or recommended studies.
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
| 100 level | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | LING110 | Language: Its Structure and Use | 3 | ||
| 100 or 200 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | 3cp from | LING units at 100 level | |||
| LING210 - LING240 | 3 | ||||
| 200 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | 6cp from | LING210 - LING240 | 6 | ||
| 300 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | LING399 | C | Language as Evidence | 3 | |
| Required | 9cp from | LING or SPH units at 300 level | 9 | ||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this major | 24 | ||||
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
- Broadcasting, television and film
- Industry training programs
- Journalism
- Library and archives management
- Marketing
- Public relations
- Research and policy
Employers
- An international career in language related areas
- Education
- Government departments concerned with immigrants and language policy
- Non-government organisations and community service providers
- Speech technology research companies
Profiles
Our Students
Larissa Lightfoot
Macquarie had the largest and most diverse choice of linguistics courses of any other Uni. It is not only known for it's fantastic linguistics department, but also for psychology that I would be doing a number of courses in. The campus was beautiful, the staff were helpful, and one lovely volunteer helper who went out of her way to make sure I understood what was going on are the reasons I chose macquarie.
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