Bachelor of Arts with the degree of Bachelor of Laws with a major in Spanish and Latin American 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.
Studying Spanish will help you to travel the world.
You will:
- become proficient at communicating in a natural and effective way in any Spanish-speaking environment
- learn about the main social, political, economic and cultural issues of Spanish- speaking societies
- engage with themes of upheaval, repression, zeal and transformation that inform Spanish and Latin American worlds.
Students of English literature and creative arts will gain insight into the Latin American influence on English traditions and culture – literature from Cervantes’sDon Quixoteto Gabriel García Márquez, dance such as the tango, salsa and merengue, and films featuring Latin American actors, writers and directors such as Pedro Almodóvar.
Degrees offering Spanish and Latin American Studies
Key features
- We encourage students to study in Spain or Latin America, in a University-run residential course or under exchange agreements. Exchange countries include Spain, Mexico, Buenos Aires, Peru, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Uruguay.
- Language units range from beginners to advanced level.
- Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world – alongside Chinese and English ¬ and Australia alone has over 80,000 Spanish speakers.
Location
North Ryde
Suitable for
Students with an interest in the Spanish language and culture and the culture of Latin America.
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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
| 300 level | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capstone | SPN302 | C | Advanced Spanish II | 3 | |
| Required | 9cp from | SPN units at 300 level | 9 | ||
| Any level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | 12cp from | SPN units | 12 | ||
| 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.
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Profiles
Our Students
Ben Walkom
'I chose to study at Macquarie University because it enabled me to pursue my passion of Spanish. It provided me with the opportunity to study Spanish language and culture and gain rare and invaluable experience in being able to study a foreign language in a foreign country.
Macquarie itself provides the first-hand opportunity to meet students from all over the world and for firendships, which has greatly increased my understanding of many different countries and cultures. Macquarie provides a stimulating learning experience and has an excellent supportive environment in which to study.'
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