Arts

Bachelor of Arts (Advanced) with Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

  • Domestic
  • International
  • Duration

    4.5 years full-time or part-time equiv.
  • Start Dates

    N/A
  • Location

    North Terrace Campus

About Degree

Why combine Arts (Advanced) with Law (Honours)?

High-level arts study—and the deep insight into modern society it brings—will complement, contextualise 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 organisations. Adding honours will give you an employability edge, particularly in roles involving research.

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.
  • Explore contemporary legal concepts, processes and methods.
  • Undertake law internships and optional placements in community clinics.
  • Develop deep discipline knowledge in a particular area of law.
  • Research and write major research projects in both degrees.

For more info

  • Bachelor of Arts (Advanced)
  • Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

Entry Requirements

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  • Domestic
  • International

    Domestic applicants

    Admissions information

    SATAC Code
    DefermentYes - 2 year
    Selection Criteria


    International applicants

    CRICOS0101349
    IntakeFebruary and July
    Selection Criteria
    English Language Requirements

    Australian Year 12Successful completion of an Australian year 12 qualification with a minimum pass in an accepted English language subject
    English Tests accepted by the University of APSB
    IELTSOverall 7Reading 6.5Listening 6.5Speaking 7Writing 7





    TOEFLOverall 94Reading 20Listening 20Speaking 23Writing 27





    PearsonOverall 65Reading 58Listening 58Speaking 65Writing 65





    C1 AdvancedOverall 185Reading 176Listening 176Speaking 185Writing 185





    Qualifications that meet minimum English requirementsA range of alternative qualifications may meet the University’s minimum English requirements
    Academic Entry Requirements

    Detailed information on international qualifications assessment

    Tertiary QualificationsThe Bachelor of Arts (Advanced) with Bachelor of Laws (Honours) is not an entry program. Admission will be by application. Places will be limited and students with a GPA in the range of 5.00-6.00 (depending on places available) may be invited in their penultimate year to apply for the program along with other eligible Bachelor of Laws students. If accepted into the program, the Bachelor of Arts (Advanced) with Bachelor of Laws double degree will be discontinued and eligible students will be admitted into the Bachelor of Arts (Advanced) with Bachelor of Laws (Honours) double degree. All courses completed under the Bachelor of Arts (Advanced) with Bachelor of Laws double degree are automatically counted towards the Honours double degree.


Fees and Scholarships

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  • Domestic
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    Domestic applicants

    Indicative annual tuition fees
    Commonwealth-supported place: $13,750

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    More information on Student Contribution Amounts.

    Scholarships

    These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.

    International applicants

    Indicative annual tuition fees (24 units)International student place: $46,000

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    More information on International Student tuition fees.

    Scholarships

    These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.


Careers

Potential careers

Counsellor, Lawyer / Solicitor / Barrister, Legal Officer / Legal aid, Arbitrator, Member of Parliament, Ministerial Adviser, Barrister, CEO, Parliamentary Adviser, Parliamentary Member, Community Legal Services Officer, Company Manager, Police Officer, Consultant, Policy Adviser, Policy Developer, Political Adviser, Political Analyst, Politician, Coroner, Corporate Lawyer, Corporate Policy Advisor, ...

Degree Structure

The program consists of compulsory courses in the disciplines of law and arts which provide students with a sound understanding of legal, humanities, and social science concepts, processes and methods. In addition, students choose from a range of elective courses in areas of specialised interest in both law and arts.

The Honours Degree of the Bachelor of Laws provides a deeper knowledge in a particular area of law, with a focus on high level research and writing skills. Students will develop a greater understanding of original research, and learn to construct, refine, develop and write a major research essay. Graduates with Honours will be particularly suited to careers involving research. The program is structured to incorporate a substantial research focus.

The Bachelor of Arts (Advanced) with Bachelor of Laws (Honours) is an AQF Level 8 qualification with a standard full-time duration of 4.5 years.

Academic Program Rules

The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.

To qualify for the Bachelor of Arts (Advanced) with Bachelor of Laws (Honours), the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 108 units, comprising:

  • Core courses to the value of 63 units
  • A major to the value of 24 units in Arts (27 units for Mathematical Sciences major), including ARTS 3002 Arts Advanced Research Project which substitutes for the 6-unit major capstone course
  • Arts closed elective courses to the value of 6 units (3 units if studying Mathematical Sciences major)
  • Law closed elective courses to the value of 12 units
  • Research dissertation courses to the value of 9 units

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