Overview Society and Culture is the study of the ways we represent ourselves to one another, which we do through the food we eat, the films we produce and watch, the books we write and read, political documents, TV, media, art, music, dance, language, urban environments and architecture. This major focuses on exploring political, ethical and social relations and their consequences in everyday cultural practice. It provides a broad and accessible theoretical base from which to engage with, and apply, historical and contemporary debates. You will build a strong suite of research and evaluation skills to enable you to consider ethical, logistical, social and environmental issues including cultural practices, visual and textual analysis and construction, nationhood, identity, embodied practice and gender relations. This major encourages development of effective communication, ethical and analytical skills, and the ongoing examination of the world around us. KEY FEATURES You are taught valuable practical skills for future employment including research, effective communication and presentation, critical analysis and how to construct a cohesive argument. In third year you have the opportunity to undertake a significant research project based on fieldwork in a workplace, critical ethnographic research or theoretical research, which enables you to connect with careers and communities. Career Opportunities A Macquarie course can set your dream career in motion. PROFESSIONS advocacy and welfare officer arts administrator community education officer community or public sector worker cross-cultural worker cultural affairs officer cultural events consultant development officer diversity officer lobbyist and activist local and state government worker multicultural liaison officer policy analyst researcher support worker EMPLOYERS local, state and federal government agencies and departments research agencies