Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Global Studies

Australian Catholic University

Australia, Sydney

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Australian Catholic University

Australia , Sydney

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

079436G

Campuses

Melbourne

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesFebruary-2026

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Duration 5 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 36,800 / year

Next Intake February-2026

Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Global Studies

About

Overview

This unique degree is designed to develop an awareness of the broader context in which legal issues arise including the political, historical, philosophical and economic dimensions.

The Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Global Studies also offers an international education, and you will be required to study abroad (ACU has over 60 partner institutions around the world) and/or do an internship that provides international work experience in your third year. You will also complete 80 hours of pro bono work (after your first year), providing you with firsthand experience of the legal system while allowing you to contribute to the common good.

The Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Global Studies produces well-rounded graduates ready for legal practice and a range of professional careers in an increasingly global environment.

Students who have completed 120 credit points of law units with a grade point average of 5.75 and above may apply to complete an honours degree.

95% graduates employed
Top 10 Catholic universities globally
Top 40 young universities worldwide

ACU strongly encourages students to be fully vaccinated. With our industry and community placement partners requiring vaccination, and with public health orders regularly changing - students can avoid interruption to their studies, placement and graduation requirements by becoming fully vaccinated.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites at year 12 level, or equivalent:

State	Prerequisites
New South Wales	English (Standard) (Band 3) or English as an Additional Language (EAL) (Band 4)
Queensland	English (Units 3 & 4, C)
Victoria	Units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 30 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or 25 in any other English.

International students need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2025 Admission. Refer to your relevant Tertiary Admission Centre website for future years' entry requirements.

International applicants

Applicants whose first language is not English must have either:

Successfully completed at least two full–time years of study in secondary or higher education where the medium of study was English; or
Demonstrated their English proficiency, as set out below:

International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Overall Score 7.0, Individual Score of 6.5 in all tests.
Test of English as a Foreign Language – Academic (TOEFL): from an Internet–based total of 94, achieve a minimum of 24 in writing, 20 in speaking and listening, 19 in reading.
Recognised international high school qualification
English Language Proficiency.

English Program Requirements

6.0 overall score (with individual score of 6.0 in writing and speaking, and 5.5 in listening and reading)

Career

Careers

As a graduate you can pursue a range of legal careers including:

private practice as a solicitor or barrister
careers in the public sector both local and international
government service including the diplomatic service, the United Nations system, other international organisations and NGOs
social entrepreneurship and companies with global outreach
international relations
journalism including travel journalism and tourism