| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-03-01 | - |
| 2024-07-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws program combines a comprehensive legal education with a specialization in arts, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills. Students gain a solid foundation in law while exploring areas within the arts, preparing them for diverse legal careers and opportunities in various sectors. The program is taught by experienced professionals and academics, utilizing a range of teaching methods and assessment activities.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Objective:
To equip students with a comprehensive legal education while fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills. The program aims to produce graduates who are well-equipped to succeed in diverse legal careers.
Description:
This combined degree program seamlessly integrates the study of law with a complementary specialization in arts. Students will gain a solid foundation in all major areas of law, including contract law, criminal law and procedure, torts, property law, constitutional law, and administrative law. Additionally, students will have the flexibility to explore various areas of study within the arts, such as criminology, sociology, politics and policy studies, and media studies.
Outline:
The Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws program comprises 40 credit points:
- 16 credit points from the Faculty of Arts and Education
- 24 credit points from the Faculty of Business and Law, including:
- 18 credit points of core law units
- 6 credit points of law elective units, with at least 1 credit point from the experiential unit list
Assessment:
Assessment methods and criteria may vary depending on the specific units within the program. Nevertheless, students can expect to engage in various assessment activities, including:
- Examinations
- Assignments
- Class participation
- Presentations
- Research projects
Teaching:
The program is taught by a team of experienced legal professionals and academics who are actively engaged in research and industry collaborations. Students will benefit from a diverse range of teaching approaches, including:
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Workshops
- Moot courts
- Clinical placements
- Experiential learning opportunities
Careers:
Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws program will be well-positioned for careers in a wide range of legal fields, including:
- Litigation
- Commercial law
- Family law
- Public international and human rights law
- Refugee law
- Personal injury law The complementary arts degree also opens up career opportunities in various other sectors, such as:
- Business and management consulting
- Communications, media, publishing, public relations, and journalism
- Community organizations and not-for-profits
- Criminal justice
- Education and government
- Galleries, libraries, archives, and museums (GLAM)
- Human rights
- Performing and visual arts
- Policy development
- Politics
- Research
Entry Requirements:
Current or Recent Secondary Education:
a. Year 12 Prerequisite Subjects: Units 3 and 4 with a study score of at least 30 in English EAL (English as an Additional Language) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.
Higher Education:
a. Successful completion of at least four credit points in an equivalent (AQF Level 7) bachelor degree with a minimum WAM of 60 or equivalent.
Vocational Education:
a. This course does not accept VET study for entry.
Work and Life Experience:
a. This course does not accept work, volunteer, and/or life experience for entry.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
To meet the English language proficiency requirements of this course, you will need to demonstrate at least one of the following:
- Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) English Units 3 and 4: Study score greater than 30 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or greater than 25 in any other English.
- IELTS 7.0 (with no band score less than 6.5) or equivalent.
- Other evidence of English language proficiency.
