Turn your passion into a career

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1 Bachelor of Arts Professor Julian Knowles, Associate Dean (International), Faculty of Arts Tania Currie, Careers Consultant, Career and Employment Service

2 Turn your passion into a career Unmatched flexibility which opens the path for students to explore ideas across disciplines Choice of over 50 majors in Science, Arts and Humanities, Business, Social Sciences, Law, Human Sciences and more Develops in-demand graduate skills problem solving, research skills, creative thinking and communications skills Internships and study abroad opportunities so students can put their learnings into practice 2

3 How does it work? 3

4 Double the advantage Combine the Bachelor of Arts with: Bachelor of Business Administration Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Education (Primary) Bachelor of Education (Secondary) Bachelor of Laws Bachelor of Science 4

5 Access to purpose built facilities 5

6 And a little more Museum of Ancient Cultures Australian History Museum 2SER Radio Station 6

7 CAREERS Tania Currie Careers Consultant, Career and Employment Service 7

8 Skills unique to Arts are in demand can t What can students do with an Arts degree FACULTY OF ARTS

9 A world of possibilities

10 ARTS = Transferable skills for a range of careers ü Excellent written and oral communication skills ü Critical analysis skills ü Creative thinking ü Interpersonal skills ü Research skills ü Source and examine information ü Problem solving skills ü Decision making ü Influencing skills ü Able to present and formulate logical arguments ü Curiosity ü Understanding social, political and cultural contexts

11 Skills matched to employers needs Across all industries surveyed: G/D/H = Government/Defence/Health, C/M/E = Construction/Mining/Engineering, A/F = Accounting/Finance, L/PS = Legal/Professional Services, M = Manufacturing, C/T/U = Communication/Technology/Utilities Bachelor of Arts Helps students develop the top 2 most important skill sets sort by employers Source: Graduate Careers Australia 2013 Graduate Outlook Report

12 Arts skills: advantage for new work era In a globalised digital economy the nature of work and the way work is managed is changing. Press Release Hudson Report AU October The world needs business leaders who can manage complexity, think creatively and leverage the insights of others skills honed far more explicitly in the liberal arts than in business".

13 Past Macquarie Arts graduates Source Graduate Destination Reports 2012 and 2013

14 MQ Arts graduates employment status Full time employment up 4.3% Source Graduate Destination Reports 2012 and

15 Arts employment snapshot Organisation Industry Job title Cetacare Social Work Disability Support Worker Baker & McKenzie Law Firm Paralegal Bausch & Lomb Medical Logistics Coordinator Anglicare Community Care Youth Worker Seven Affiliate Sales Media Sales Assistant The Stafford Group Consulting Consultant Self-employed Research Research Officer Community Restorative Centre NGO - Criminal Justice Support Project Worker Cargowise Software company Marketing communications administrator OMD Media Agency TV Training Assistant Tourism Australia Government Marketing Communications Co-ordinator Department of Environment, Population and Communities Environmental Conservation Policy Officer Talent2 Human Resources HR Assistant

16 Diverse career options NGO/Community Social work/case work/youth work Community liaison/development International aid/development Conflict resolution/peace negotiations Cultural development programs Advocacy Legal aid Campaign management/social change Arts/Creative Arts management Galleries/Museums/Studios Media/Film/TV/Radio/Web Publishing/Editting/Writing Performing arts/music Freelance Artist management/promotions Gaming/game design Interpreting/translating Business/Commercial Consulting Media/PR/Communications/ Events Human Resources Management/Self employment Marketing/Sales/Events Financial Services Fraud/Security Social Corporate Responsibility

17 Diverse career options Other International roles Education/teaching Urban planning/surveying Criminal justice Corporate Governance/Risk Health services Archives/records management Environment/Heritage Solicitor/Barrister/Paralegal Research Think Tanks Social researcher Research clinics/centres Academia Market/Consumer research R&D/product design Government Fed, State, Local Council Policy/law reform International affairs/diplomacy Intelligence/security/defence Analyst/Advisory roles Member of parliament/politics Press secretary/media Trade Human rights

18 Supported by Career and Employment Service Student Advisors/Centre Available year round and up to 12 months after graduating Job board and individual appointments tailored to student In Faculty Consultants Workshops and activities in degree programs Specialised student support Tailored Faculty events/programs

19 Career and Employment Service Mock interviews and employer networking CareerHub (jobs and events portal) Consultations 1:1 Resume reviews (Group, online and individual) Bi-annual Career Fairs Monthly Skills and Employer Workshops

20 PROGRAMS Professor Julian Knowles 20

21 Undergraduate programs Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Arts Media Bachelor of Ancient History Bachelor of Archaeology Bachelor of Global Business Bachelor of Hellenic Studies Bachelor of International Studies Bachelor of Marketing and Media Bachelor of Planning Bachelor of Security Studies Bachelor of Social Science Bachelor of Laws

22 Undergraduate majors Ancient History - Ancient Languages Ancient History Egypt and Near East Ancient History Greece, Rome and Late Antiquity Anthropology Arts Industries and Management Asian and European Languages Chinese, Croatian, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Modern Greek, Polish, Spanish, Russian Chinese-English Translation and Interpreting Corporate and Commercial Law Creative Writing (previously Writing) Criminology Dance and Performance Development Studies and Culture Change English English as a Foreign Language Environmental Law and Management Gender Studies Human Geography Indigenous Studies Interactivity and Games International Communication International Law and Global Governance International Relations Media, Culture and Communication Media, Technology and the Law Modern History Music (previously Contemporary Music) Philosophy Political Economy and Social Policy Politics Public Policy, Law and Governance Society and Culture (previously Cultural Studies) Social Justice Sociology

23 Postgraduate programs Juris Doctor Master of Ancient History Master of Children s Literature Master of Creative Industries Master of Creative Writing Master of Development Studies and Global Health Master of Environmental Planning Master of Future Journalism Master of International Communication Master of International Law, Governance and Public Policy Master of International Public Diplomacy Master of International Relations Master of International Security Studies Master of International Trade and Commerce Law Master of Laws Master of Policy and Applied Social Research Master of Politics and Public Policy Master of Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism

24 Questions? Come talk to us at the Information Fair 24