Bachelor of Arts (Advanced) with Bachelor of Laws

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Arts (Advanced) with Bachelor of Laws program combines in-depth legal studies with a broad arts education, fostering critical thinking, effective communication, and a comprehensive understanding of legal, humanities, and social science concepts. Students can tailor their studies through elective courses in specialized areas of interest, preparing them for diverse careers in law, government, commerce, and beyond.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Objective:

The Bachelor of Arts (Advanced) with Bachelor of Laws program aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of legal, humanities, and social science concepts, processes, and methods.

Overview:

This double degree program combines high-level arts study with legal studies, allowing students to develop deep discipline knowledge, critical thinking skills, and effective communication abilities.

Outline:

Content:

The program includes compulsory courses in law and arts, as well as elective courses in specialized areas of interest.

Structure:

The program consists of 108 units, including:

• Core courses (60 units)
• Arts major (24 units)
• Law closed elective courses (24 units)
• Arts closed elective courses (6 units)

Modules:

• Arts Major: Students can choose from 33 arts majors, including:
• Anthropology
• Archaeology
• Asian Studies
• Classics
• Criminology
• Economics
• English
• Environmental Studies
• French
• Geography
• German
• History
• Indigenous Studies
• International Relations
• Italian
• Japanese
• Linguistics
• Mathematical Sciences
• Media
• Music
• Philosophy
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Russian
• Social Work
• Sociology
• Spanish
• Statistics
• Women's and Gender Studies
• Law Courses: Students will study a range of law courses, including:
• Constitutional Law
• Criminal Law
• Contract Law
• Torts
• Property Law
• Administrative Law
• International Law
• Legal Research and Writing
• Electives: Students can choose from a variety of elective courses in both law and arts to tailor their studies to their interests.

Assessment:

The program uses a variety of assessment methods, including:

• Exams
• Essays
• Presentations
• Research projects
• Case studies
• Moot court competitions

Teaching:

The program is taught by a team of experienced academics and legal professionals. Teaching methods include:

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Workshops
• Seminars
• Moot court competitions
• Internships

Careers:

Graduates of the program have gone on to careers in a wide range of fields, including:

• Legal practice
• Government
• Commerce
• Industry
• Academia
• Social welfare
• Community organizations