Bachelor of Arts (Advanced) with Bachelor of Laws

Entry Requirements

Successful completion of an Australian year 12 qualification with a minimum pass in an accepted English language subject.

English Language Requirements

IELTS: Overall 6.5 (Reading 6, Listening 6, Speaking 6, Writing 6); TOEFL: Internet-based: Total score of 79 with a minimum of 21 in Writing, 18 in Speaking and 13 in Reading and Listening; TOEFL Paper-based: Total score of 577 with a minimum of 4.5 in the Test of Written English (TWE); Pearsons: Overall 58 (Reading 50, Listening 50, Speaking 50, Writing 50); Cambridge: Overall 176 (Reading 169, Listening 169, Speaking 169, Writing 169).

Course Details

High-level study arts study-and the deep insight into modern society it brings-will complement, contextualize 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 organizations.

What will you do?

• 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.

Potential careers

Journalist, Judicial Associate, Lawyer / Solicitor / Barrister, Legal Officer / Legal aid, Member of Parliament, Ministerial Adviser, Community Legal Services Officer, Parliamentary Adviser, Parliamentary Member, Police Officer, Policy Adviser, Policy Developer, Political Adviser, Political Analyst, Politician, Public Servant, Public Speaking, Diplomatic corps, Social Planner, Social Researcher, Solicitor, Foreign Affairs.