Bachelor of Arts (Advanced) with Bachelor of Laws

High-level arts study - and the deep insight into modern society it brings—will complement, contextualise and enrich your legal studies. You’ll learn to think innovatively, understand all manner of societal issues more broadly, and communicate powerfully. On completion of the degree you’ll be uniquely placed to pursue careers in legal practice, government, commerce, industry, academia, social welfare and community organisations.

Choose from 33 arts majors and develop deep discipline knowledge.
Partner with an arts academic mentor who’ll support your intellectual development.
Take arts courses specifically designed for high-achieving students.
Research and write a major independent research project.
Explore contemporary legal concepts, processes and methods.
Undertake law internships and optional placements in community clinics.
Explore specialist legal areas through electives.
Access extracurricular legal training and activities, such as moot court competitions.

Duration
4.5 years full-time

Start Dates
February and July

The Bachelor of Arts (Advanced) with Bachelor of Laws (Honours) is not an entry program. Admission will be by application. Places will be limited and students with a GPA in the range of 5.00-6.00 (depending on places available) may be invited in their penultimate year to apply for the program along with all other eligible Bachelor of Laws students. If accepted into the program, the Bachelor of Arts (Advanced) with Bachelor of Laws double degree will be discontinued and the student will be admitted into the Bachelor of Arts (Advanced) with Bachelor of Laws (Honours) double degree. All courses completed under the Bachelor of Arts (Advanced) with Law double degree are automatically counted towards the Honours double degree.
Successful completion of an Australian year 12 qualification with a minimum pass in an accepted English language subject.
IELTS Overall 7 Reading 6.5 Listening 6.5 Speaking 7 Writing 7
TOEFL Overall 94 Reading 20 Listening 20 Speaking 23 Writing 27