| Campus | Type ofplace | UAC code | Course duration | 2011 cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Ryde | CSP | 300107 | 3F/EqP | 75.05 |
| City | CSP | 300817 | 3F/EqP | 75.05 |
Subject prerequisites: For language majors: Chinese, Croatian, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Modern Greek, Polish, Russian, Spanish.
Major studies: City campus: Cultural studies, culture and communication, media.
North Ryde campus: Ancient history (Egypt and Near East), ancient history (Greece, Rome and late antiquity), anthropology, applied econometrics, business demographics, business information systems, Chinese studies, commercial law, contemporary music, creative arts, Croatian studies, cultural studies, dance, decision science, development studies and culture change, early childhood studies (not teaching), economics, education, English (not teaching), environmental management, French studies, gender studies, geography, German studies, human geography, human resources, Indigenous studies, interactivity and games, international business, international communication, Italian studies, Japanese studies, linguistics, marketing, mathematics, media, culture and communication, modern Greek studies, modern history, museum studies, philosophy, Polish studies, politics and international relations, psychological science, public sector management, Russian studies, sociology, software technology, Spanish and Latin American studies, statistics, writing. (See outlines under ‘Additional information’ section below.)
Career opportunities: Examples include advertising, business management, community development, consultation services, education, entertainment, journalism, marketing, media, politics and government, publishing, tourism and writing.
Additional information: The flexible structure of this course allows you to develop programs made up of units selected from a wide variety of areas of study, whether in the usual arts or humanities areas, or in sciences or social sciences. You can undertake a major study in most of the areas listed above; however, enrolment in some units may be restricted by a quota. Travelling scholarships are available to language students.
Several interdisciplinary areas of study are available. Approved combinations of units are available in Indigenous studies, Asian studies, Australian studies, medieval studies, population studies and gender studies. Other interdisciplinary studies available are environmental studies, and the history and philosophy of science.
For further information visit www.courses.mq.edu.au/BA
Ancient history (Egypt and Near East): Offers the comprehensive study of the history, society, religions, material culture and languages of Ancient Egypt and the Near East, covering a wide range of periods from Predynastic Egypt (c3000 BCE) to the Near East and Late Antiquity, including the origins of Christianity and Judaism (c600 CE). The major takes you from the rise of the Pharaohs in Egypt and the first civilisations in the Near East, through ancient Israel and the birth of Christianity, to its spread west and east into the new cultures, languages, and religions which arose in Coptic Egypt and the Late Antique Near East.
Ancient history (Greece, Rome and late antiquity): Offers the comprehensive study of the history, society, religions, material culture and languages of Ancient Greece, Rome and late antiquity, covering a wide range of periods from Prehistory (c1500 BCE) to early medieval and Byzantine worlds (c600 CE). Students will learn about the cultures of the ancient European and Mediterranean world, from the Minoans and Mycenaeans, through classical Greece and the rise of Rome from Republic to Empire, down to the early medieval European and Byzantine worlds.
Anthropology: The comparative study of societies and human diversity. It asks interpretative questions about behaviour, meaning and value between different societies and cultures. Anthropologists share a commitment to exploring and understanding different ways of life and cultural perspectives and illuminating these for others.
Chinese studies: This study of Chinese is based on Mandarin, the standard language of modern China. Classes range from absolute beginner to native speakers, and provide an understanding of the language, society, culture and history of China. Units include Chinese literature, linguistics, history, politics, civilisation and calligraphy.
Contemporary music: Dedicated to the study of a diverse collection of 20th and 21st century music, encompassing popular, electronic, Indigenous, world, the avant-garde and more. The major allows you to follow specialised music interests, as well as gain comprehensive knowledge of a wide variety of music forms.
Creative arts: Will develop an in-depth knowledge of arts theory and practice, and vocational options in the arts, a working knowledge of galleries; an understanding of human resource management and business practice relevant to the arts; a knowledge of copyright law and intellectual property; the ability to conduct research in the arts; and liaise with arts-related administration and funding organisations, and a capacity to work in arts projects in arts centres, schools, and the community.
Croatian studies: Provides a sound knowledge of the Croatian language and culture through intensive language teaching and a critical analysis of Croatian literature, history and culture. Students are encouraged to study in Croatia, either in a residential course organised by the University, or for one or two semesters under exchange agreements. Macquarie provides generous travel scholarships.
Cultural studies: Study issues to do with art, media, communication and representation; the practice of everyday life, from shopping to graffiti; the construction and deconstruction of social, cultural and personal identities; as well as the values and ideas shaping national, regional and global cultures.
Dance: Based in the freedoms and strengths of contemporary dance, Macquarie University dance students can experience a wide range of movement forms, including hip hop, yoga, contact improvisation and social dance forms. All units offer creative possibilities, fostering independence, discipline and freedom.
Early childhood education (not teaching): This major is not a teaching qualification, but may supplement your study or experience in other social sciences including behavioural science, psychology and sociology. A Bachelor of Arts with a major in Early Childhood (from birth through to 12 years) will enhance employment opportunities in a variety of areas, including policy development, community services, and children’s media and literature.
Education (not teaching): This major is not a teaching qualification, but may supplement your study or experience in other social sciences including behavioural science, psychology and sociology. A Bachelor of Arts with a major in Education will enhance employment opportunities in a variety of areas, including policy development, government, and literature.
English (not teaching): Studying literature at university level not only extends your exploration of narrative concepts such as genre and characterisation, but also develops your understanding of change and continuity in culture and sharpens your perceptions of the intellectual and aesthetic aspects of existence. The Macquarie program of study in English fosters analytic and creative thought through wide reading of texts from diverse sources including literary essays across various subject areas such as literature, art, music, film, politics, food and travel.
French studies: Aims to provide you with proficiency in French language and an awareness of, and appreciation for, the societies and cultures of the Francophone world. French language units are offered from introductory level through to advanced. You can also enrol in units that explore the culture and history of France to develop a greater understanding of the language. Students are encouraged to study in France or other French-speaking countries, either in a residential course organised by the University or for one or two semesters under various exchange agreements. Some of the partner institutions we have connections with include the Sorbonne in Paris, University of Bordeaux III and the University of Geneva in Switzerland.
Gender studies: Investigates what it means to be a woman or man in society at different times and places. Our units look closely at the impact of gender, sex and sexuality on people’s lives in a variety of arenas: at home, at work, on the streets, in the classroom. It is Macquarie’s longest standing interdisciplinary program and the widest ranging. Within our major we bring together studies in anthropology, critical and cultural studies, English, history, human geography, law, media, philosophy, sociology and others.
German studies: The discipline of German studies at Macquarie University aims to provide a sound knowledge of the German language and culture through intensive language teaching as well as through a critical analysis of Germany’s literature, history and culture. German Studies includes units for beginners to advanced covering German language and its varieties in literature, film, history, culture and its major city Berlin. Students are encouraged to study in Germany, either in a residential course organised by the University, or for one or two semesters under various exchange agreements. Macquarie provides generous travel scholarships.
Indigenous studies: The goal of these units is to provide a ‘grounded’ understanding of the nature of interactions between ‘Indigenous’ and related issues (ie both an academic and a social/emotional awareness). Indigenous studies is a diverse, multidisciplinary area of study, integrated by a large collection of global literature on indigenous issues and a strong focus on specific ethical orientation and indigenous research methodologies.
Interactivity and games: With the 21st Century bringing an expectation of interactivity to all forms of media, this major will complement traditional understandings of media with practical application of interactive technology. This major will develop fundamental production skills in video games, interactive websites, modelling and animation, sound and audio and non-linear storytelling forms as well as a critical understanding of these areas.
International communication: The program provides you with a broad range of knowledge and skills of communication across cultural and national boundaries, and study abroad is both encouraged and supported. In this way, the study of international communication at Macquarie promotes an informed, global, cross-cultural perspective of the world and develops written and verbal communication skills that will enhance employment prospects in any industry.
Italian studies: A major in Italian studies offers you the opportunity to develop not just an understanding of the language, but also the history, society and rich culture of Italy. Units are offered in Italian cinema, the Renaissance and Italian literature. Language classes in Italian at Macquarie University range from beginners to advanced level. Students are encouraged to study in Italy, either in a residential course organised by the University, or for one or two semesters under various exchange agreements. Some of the institutions we partner with include Roma Tre University and the University of Bologna.
Japanese studies: Language units range from beginners to advanced level, offering an inclusive program with units covering language, Japanese manga/anime, literature, culture, history, mass media as well as translation/interpreting workshops. Students are encouraged to study in Japan, either in short in-country courses or for one or two semesters at one of several exchange partner universities in Japan. Macquarie provides generous travel scholarships.
Linguistics: Linguistics is the systematic study of human language and its uses, and applications in human society. It covers a range of subject areas such as phonetics (the sounds of language), grammar/syntax (the way sentences are constructed) and semantics (the meaning of language). A major in Linguistics in a Bachelor of Arts provides you with the opportunity to specialise in one or more strands of linguistics, including a systemic functional grammar and discourse analysis approach to grammar and meaning, a socio and cultural/anthropological approach to language study, applied linguistics, and speech and hearing sciences.
Media, culture and communication: The disciplines of media, cultural studies and international communication have been brought together in this innovative major to give you a diversity of perspectives on culture and its expression through the media. This major offers you an understanding of the ways in which we make and communicate cultural meaning while investigating the social and political dimensions of culture and the media both in Australia and globally.
Modern Greek studies: Aims to provide sound knowledge of the Greek language and culture as well as an understanding of the cultural diversity that defines Australia through a critical analysis of Greek literature and history. As a student of Modern Greek, you are encouraged to study in Greece, either in a residential course organised by the University, or for one or two semesters under various exchange agreements. You can study at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki or the University of Athens in Greece.
Modern history: First year courses provide a broad introduction to modern history in Australian, European and world history. Upper level courses reflect the department’s strengths in gender history, world history, postcolonial history, media history, European history and Australian history. Some of the skills and attributes studying Modern History will help you develop include: understanding of change management, critical and analytical thinking, communication skills, cultural awareness, problem-solving, social engagement and sound judgement.
Philosophy: Develops reasoning skills and applies them to fundamental questions such as: What is the nature of human knowledge? Are there any limits to what we can know? Do we have minds that are separate from our bodies? Or is mind and body really one and the same? How is morality related to human happiness? By studying Philosophy you learn how to think clearly: to reflect on your views, to give reasons for them and to understand and evaluate other positions and arguments.
Polish studies: Language units range from beginners to advanced level and extend from language skills through to the development of an understanding of the society, culture and history of Poland. Students are encouraged to study in Poland, either in a residential course organised by the University, or for one or two semesters under exchange agreements. Macquarie provides generous travel scholarships.
Politics and international relations: Political theory introduces the major debates in the field and different ways of political thinking. You will be introduced to the ideas of influential political theorists and to debates about democracy, liberalism, justice, feminism and civil society. Public policy examines the processes in state and society that deal with current issues of governance. The study of international relations is concerned with relations among states, the role of international organisations and the foreign policy of particular countries, and the Third World.
Psychological science: A major in psychological science provides a useful understanding of psychological principles and training in psychology for careers requiring an understanding of human behaviour. This major does not lead to registration as a psychologist or to professional postgraduate training in psychology.
Russian studies: Courses including language, culture and cinema are taught by native Russian speakers. The study aims to develop proficiency in the Russian language and to provide a strong understanding of the culture, history and society of Russia. Units are offered in Russian cinema, women in Russian culture and the European Union. As part of the major in Russian Studies you are encouraged to study in Russia, either in a residential course organised by the University or for one or two semesters under various exchange agreements. Macquarie provides generous travel scholarships.
Sociology: Focuses on modern industrial and post-industrial societies. It is concerned with understanding topics such as power and inequality in society, the dynamics of social change, the contributions of social movements to social change, aesthetics and values, shared and contested values, the social features of our individual lives and the experience of particular groups. Sociological research draws together social theory with the collection and analysis of evidence.
Spanish and Latin American studies: Language units range from beginners to advanced level. You will also become familiar with the main social, political, economic and cultural issues of Spanish-speaking societies, and engage with themes of upheaval, repression, zeal and transformation that inform Spanish and Latin American worlds. Students are encouraged to study in Spain or Latin America, either in a residential course organised by the University or for one or two semesters under various exchange agreements. Some of the countries you can study in as part of the exchange program include Spain, Mexico, Argentina, Peru, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Uruguay.
Writing: As well as learning how to write by coming up with creative ideas and putting them into practice through writing, revising, and workshopping, you will also learn about the production and publishing contexts in which writing occurs, and the cultural and social issues that surround and shape writing both here in Australia and internationally.
Refer also to 300210 B Commerce and 300517 B Science for majors information.
Important note regarding Macquarie University coursesThe degrees (awards) offered by Macquarie University are set out in the University Course Handbook at www.handbook.mq.edu.au/2011 Students who qualify for a degree which is structured on majors will have the name/s of the major/s included on their testamur. |
| CSP | Commonwealth-supported place (used to be called HECS: includes upfront HECS payment and deferred payment through HECS-HELP). |
| N/A | Selection criteria other than the ATAR used; or the course is not offered to current Year 12 applicants. |
| A+C | Combination of ATAR and additional selection criteria used. |
| nc | New course offered through UAC, no cut-off available. |
| n/o | No offers made in 2011 , no cut-off available. |