Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Arts (Politics and Journalism)

Whether you are a budding politician looking to change Australian law or a passionate journalist who wants to report on our country’s latest legal developments, understanding the law is valuable. The University of Notre Dame Australia’s Bachelor of Laws Bachelor of Arts (Politics & Journalism) is an exciting double degree that covers the legal knowledge necessary to excel as a lawyer and an introduction to current affairs, world politics and journalism. Contact us today to start your learning journey. This double degree in Law and Politics & Journalism is your gateway to many rewarding careers in law, politics, or journalism. Many lawyers pursue political careers, but studying the law also equips you to become a policy adviser in state or Federal Government. In addition, our Bachelor of Laws degree is an accredited degree for admission to legal practice. It covers underlying legal and ethical principles and explains how they are applied in legal practice.

Being part of the School of Law is an enriching and enjoyable experience. As a student, you will be in a small class (for the last few years, our average class size has been 31 students) and have access to academics outside of class. Inspired by the caring Catholic ethos which runs through the School of Law, academics are committed to quality teaching and providing excellent pastoral care to each student. The University aims to give students every opportunity to fulfil their potential as a student and be inspired to go out into the community and make a difference. The Notre Dame Law degree has a particular focus on the basic building blocks of the law (the so-called “Priestley” subjects) and on developing practical skills such as public speaking, advocacy, alternative dispute resolution and commercial practice skills. Through our mentoring and internship programs, students have many opportunities to experience the law in practice. All your lecturers have substantial experience in legal practice (either as solicitors, Canon law or environmental law experts, barristers or judges). This allows each student to learn the Principles of law and how they apply in legal practice.

Fremantle Entry Requirements
Applicants with recent Secondary Education

Indicative ATAR of 90 or equivalent with a score of 50+ in ATAR English, ATAR Literature or ATAR English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD), or
Minimum International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 33
Applicants with Higher Education Study

Other University Studies completed at undergraduate level or higher. A minimum number of 4 subjects with a high credit average is required.
Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) Study

Completed AQF Diploma or higher in relevant discipline, from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a registered training organisation (RTO).
Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for Advanced Standing.

Applicants with Work and Life Experience

Applicants who left secondary education more than two years previously and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since then, but with relevant work and life experience. Such experience may include, but is not limited to:

Mature-age completion of two Year 12 WACE or HSC exams with a resulting ATAR of 90 or above
OR
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) or equivalent results if these have been completed within the last 5 years.

Sydney Entry Requirements
Applicants with recent Secondary Education

HSC Performance Band Results with a Band 5 in English, a minimum average of Bands 5s and an overall minimum average HSC mark of 80% in HSC Category A Courses (or Interstate equivalent). Applicants must be eligible for an ATAR or OP, or
Minimum International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 31.
Applicants with Higher Education Study

Other University Studies completed at undergraduate level or higher. A minimum number of 4 subjects with a high credit average is required.
Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the program of study, may be eligible for Advanced Standing.

Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

Completed AQF Diploma or higher in a relevant discipline, from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).

IELTS Academic - 7.5 overall, with no score lower than 7.5 in writing and no other band score lower than 7.0
TOEFL (iBT) - 105 overall, with no score lower than 28 in writing and no other band score lower than 24