Macquarie University
Bachelor of Arts (Social Justice)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationSocial justice is interested in socioeconomic inequality and disadvantage; environmental justice; discrimination and inequality related to age, gender, race and cultural diversity; and the treatment of refugees. It has a unique focus on mechanisms to bring about positive social change through policy, law and activism. It critically examines legal and political measures aimed at the elimination of discrimination, as well as the promotion of equality, justice and fairness in society.
In the Social Justice major, you’ll learn about human rights law, social and political policy design, and you’ll become familiar with the role of civil society, activism and advocacy in bringing about societal change. You’ll also learn about key concepts and debates in social justice studies, and you’ll develop fundamental skills in law, policy development and analysis, and designing social change campaigns.
Delivery mode
Macquarie University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Locations
- Level 24, 123 Pitt Street (Angel Place), Sydney
- 4–6 Eastern Road, Macquarie University
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
To be eligible for academic entry, applicants need to have achieved one of the following results in English:
- English Standard: B5
- English as an Additional Language or Dialect: B5
- English Advanced: B4
- English Extension 1: E2
- English Extension 2: E2
- Any other Cat A Subject: B4
- Any Other Extension Subject: E2
If you have recently completed Year 12 studies, and you apply to Macquarie through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC), you’ll be assessed on your selection rank or through our Academic Entry Program. Additionally, you may consider applying for the following schemes if eligible:
- Macquarie Leaders and Achievers Early Entry Scheme
- Schools Recommendation Scheme
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Entry Pathway
If you’re a non-Year 12 applicant and you don’t hold any formal education qualifications, but you do have informal learning and work experience, you may submit a portfolio for entry into one of our pathway programs. These programs allow you to articulate into a Macquarie degree after successful completion.
Macquarie recognises completed TAFE, college, and university qualifications. If you’ve completed a recognised qualification, you may be eligible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Macquarie University recognizes a range of international academic qualifications for direct entry to our courses, including:
- Senior secondary qualifications from more than 40 countries
- Several Australian and overseas foundation programs
- Diplomas, associate degrees, and bachelor degrees assessed as comparable in standard to Australian qualifications
You may still qualify for admission under our International Academic Entry Program (IAEP), which considers your overall performance and your results in specific subjects relevant to your selected studies.
We also offer foundation programs, undergraduate certificates, and diplomas through the Macquarie University College that will prepare you for a seamless transition into a bachelor degree.
For international students, the following English language requirements apply:
- International Baccalaureate (IB): Minimum score of 24
- IELTS Overall: 6.5
You may also satisfy the English language requirements by:
- Passing an approved English language test at the required level
- Holding a qualification from an approved country with English as the language of instruction
- Completing an approved high school qualification or foundation program with study in English
- Completing an approved English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program
Course fees
$107,400
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Arts (Social Justice) will prepare you for the following roles.
Policy Adviser
A Policy Adviser helps to develop and improve policies impacting on government departments, commercial businesses and not-for-profit organisations....
Social Welfare Officer
Social Welfare Officers support people and families in the community who are struggling with issues like mental health, unemployment, homelessness,...
Social Justice Advocate
A Social Justice Advocate champions human rights and equality, addressing issues such as discrimination, poverty, and social exclusion. You might w...
Human Rights Officer
A Human Rights Officer advocates for and ensures the protection of human rights within an organisation or community. You might work in non-governme...
About Macquarie University
Macquarie University is recognised globally for its pre-eminence in key research disciplines, as well as producing graduates who are among the most sought-after professionals in the world.
Since our foundation in 1964, we have aspired to be a different type of university: one unbound by ivory towers and sandstone walls. Rather, we are focused on fostering collaboration between students, academics, industry and society, encouraging all to traverse the boundaries of their own perspectives and effect change.
Over the years, we have grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community – a place of constant stimulus and human interaction. Together, we advance world-class theoretical thinking and translate it into real-world solutions.
We’re connecting people across the most diverse fields of knowledge to create bold new possibilities: for their careers, intellectual endeavours, enterprises and the common good.
