The study of race, gender and diversity seeks to understand problems of identity-related discrimination and inequality for individuals and communities, as well as ways in which difference and diversity can positively transform society, culture and economics.

This major combines perspectives from anthropology, history, Indigenous studies, law, media and cultural studies, philosophy, politics and sociology. You’ll develop sought-after workplace skills including a range of analytical techniques, critical thinking, problem-solving, and written and spoken communication, which you’ll apply to real-life identity, diversity and inclusion issues. You’ll also identify opportunities for improvement and plan future professional development through independent learning and self-reflection.

Key Features

• This flexible major allows you to tailor your studies to your interests, with a wide range of optional units in areas such as health, bodies and media; global consumer society; sex and the law; and social change in Asia.
• Learning doesn’t just happen in the classroom – you’ll have the opportunity to kickstart your career and put your new skills into practice as you undertake a PACE (Professional and Community Engagement) project with one of our many partners, such as local government.
• Macquarie is ranked in the top five in Australia for arts and humanities (Best Global Universities, US News & World Report, 2018) and in the top 100 in the world (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2018).
• Macquarie is ranked number one in Sydney for overall student experience, and for teaching quality and learning resources in humanities, culture and social sciences (QILT, 2017).

• Academic or researcher
• Advocacy and welfare officer
• Community outreach coordinator
• Diversity officer
• Equal opportunity officer
• Feminist, gender and queer activist
• Government policy officer
• Health services worker
• Human rights activist
• Journalist
• Multicultural liaison officer
• Politics and policy adviser
• Sexual assault/health adviser
• Social policy researcher
• Social services coordinator
• Workplace relations officer
• Development organisations
• Government departments (federal, state, local)
• HR departments within major organisations
• Non-government organisations
• Universities and schools