Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

Forge your own path

When you study a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) you unlock exciting and diverse career paths tailored to your passions. Choose from hundreds of courses in the arts and humanities, and graduate with strong legal expertise that elevates your potential across a wide range of sectors.

In this combined degree, you’ll complete all courses required for the Bachelor of Arts degree in the first 3 years of study. In the final two years, students complete the requirements of the Bachelor of Laws (Honours).

Pursue a traditional career in the legal field, or make your mark across government, NGOs, business, and community organisations – there are opportunities in almost every sector.

Course overview

You will develop skills to provide professional advice based on specialised knowledge of the law and its application to different situations.

You will study core law courses as well as arts study areas:

• the legal system
• criminal law and procedure
• international law
• history
• English and writing
• psychology studies
• information technology

Admission to our undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC), the highest educational award in New South Wales schools.

Applicants who do not speak English as a first language must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy.

In the application portal, you can enter the program you wish to study and upload relevant documents needed as part of your application. It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester of trimester start date.

Career opportunities span a wide range of sectors including

• legal sector
• local, state and commonwealth public service
• non-government organisations
• higher education
• media and communications
• arts and cultural organisations