Gender and Sexuality Studies Deakin University 

Overview

This Gender and Sexuality Studies program from Deakin University allows you to explore meaningful ideas that matter to you, preparing you to make a positive impact on the world around you. Through exceptional learning experiences, you will develop nuanced perspectives about current social justice issues and learn the critical skills to imagine a better future for all people.

By studying humanities, social sciences and languages, you will better understand yourself, what you stand for and the world around you. Design your own learning and future career by combining specific majors and minors – from international relations and journalism to design thinking and performing arts, strategic advertising and history to sport journalism and web design.

As you nurture your passion, you will dive deep into your practice and be fully supported on your journey towards your future career. You will engage with the community and industry through individually tailored work placement and networking opportunities, allowing you to develop leadership skills and the entrepreneurial mindset to make your mark in a career you love.

From day one you will have the flexibility to study your way. Feel encouraged to fit your learning in with your busy life, whether you want to slow down or speed up your studies, combine courses or study on-campus or via our leading online learning platform.

Learn from leading academics and passionate practitioners who are engaged in industry and actively collaborating on key social issues. Our academics support your personal growth and will inspire you to push boundaries with your bold ideas. When you study at Deakin, you will join a vibrant community of curious and creative minds who are passionate about delving into ideas that matter.

You won’t just talk about ideas; you'll learn by doing and discover how to put them into action. Our hands-on experiential learning gives you the critical skills to make an impact and curate a future career you love.

Career opportunities:

In an ever-changing complex world, society needs bright and agile minds to help us understand the human experience and impact our collective future for the better. Students who study humanities and social sciences are uniquely equipped to shed light on critical issues with nuance and sensitivity. The mastery of critical thinking, communication and problem-solving skills is needed for future leaders and is highly sought-after by employers across a vast spectrum of industries.

As a graduate of this course, you will have the skills, knowledge and professional networks to start your career anywhere in the world and thrive in a range of industries.

Affect change in fields that matter, spanning environmental, social, political or creative realms.

You will curate your future career from day one, personalising your degree so that it fully aligns with your unique interests and values. Graduate ready to hit the ground running with the unique and competitive skill sets required for specific careers across a variety of sectors, including in fields like:

• criminology, sociology and policy
• culture and creative arts
• education
• government and NGOs