Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws

With the Bachelor of Arts – Bachelor of Laws double degree, you will gain a thorough grounding in the law and practical skills in the social and ethical context in which the law operates. You will develop a deeper understanding of human behaviour and society alongside your comprehensive legal education.

Enhancing your educational, academic and professional qualifications, double degrees allow you to gain two degrees at once, minimising both the time commitment and cost of your studies. They also make you a more competitive candidate in a crowded job market.

Learn from recognised and passionate leaders in their field, completing coursework, internships and professional experience when you study at UOW. You will benefit from practical experience as a vital part of your legal training. As the only law school in New South Wales with a legal internship requirement, you will secure highly valued industry experience.

This double degree covers core subjects for admission to the profession as well as a broad choice of electives. In addition, an integrated skills program will equip you with experience in areas such as legal research, interviewing, legal drafting, advocacy and negotiation as well as offer international exchange opportunities.

Build your Bachelor of Arts degree by selecting majors and minors, giving you knowledge in your discipline of choice and versatile skills in critical thinking, analysis, cultural intelligence, and conceptual frameworks.

On completion of this double degree, you will be prepared for traditional careers in the legal profession as well as a wide range of careers in government, business and the community. Your skills will enable you to become leaders and innovators in areas such as legal research, interviewing, legal drafting, advocacy and negotiation.

Areas of study

Bachelor of Laws: Business and financial law, commercial law, constitutional law, contracts, criminal law, environmental law, family law, human rights, intellectual property, international law, jurisprudence, legal ethics, legal skills, litigation and practice skills/internships, property law, taxation, torts. Bachelor of Arts: Ancient history, archaeology, Asia Pacific studies, Chinese (Mandarin) for background speakers, Chinese (Mandarin) for non-background speakers, creative writing, English language and linguistics, English literatures, environmental humanities, European studies, French, history, Indigenous studies, international relations, Japanese, philosophy, politics, sociology, Spanish.

Career opportunities

Bachelor of Laws: Solicitor, barrister, policy officer in government departments, in-house lawyer in private companies and community legal centres, accounting, banking and finance, business and management, education, government administration, media and communications. Bachelor of Arts: Art historian, historian and heritage specialist in government policy, business administration and management, consultancy, publishing, teaching (with further study), marketing, working for international aid organisations, work in unions and non-government welfare agencies, diplomacy, university lecturing and research, archives and librarianship, translation and interpreting, journalism, advertising.

Professional recognition

Bachelor of Laws: Eligible for admission as a lawyer in Australia, subject to completing state-approved Practical Legal Training (PLT). Further details for NSW students can be found at the Legal Profession Admission Board website.

Practical experience

Legal internship provides 20 working days of professional experience.

Honours

Bachelor of Laws: Bachelor of Laws (Honours) is awarded on the basis of excellent performance throughout the course, as well as in a Legal Research Methodology subject and a Legal Research Thesis. Bachelor of Laws (Honours by Research) is available as an additional year of study to meritorious students. Bachelor of Arts: Available as an additional year of study to meritorious students.

Fees and charges

Refer to University of Wollongong current fee information.