Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics

Complement an industry-leading legal education at one of Australia’s top law schools* with an in-depth understanding of how power, incentives and ethics influence real-world decisions by studying Deakin's Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics. Your knowledge of political systems, economic ways of thinking, and ethical and moral principles, alongside a solid foundation of legal skills from Deakin Law School, will open up a range of exciting career opportunities.

Tackle the global problems experienced by business, government and society with your understanding of political issues ranging from inequality to environmental sustainability and beyond. Develop specialised knowledge of how law, business, government and consumers shape society and graduate with a unique, practical skill set to enact change.

Want to start your career in law with enhanced knowledge and skills?

Graduate with real-world experience for a professional edge. In the law stream, you can work with clients on real cases under the supervision of qualified solicitors at the Deakin Law Clinic – our community legal service that offers free legal advice. In the politics, philosophy and economics stream, you can augment your understanding of how societies govern and determine values with practical experiences – including internships, volunteer placements and study tours. Through both streams, there’s the opportunity to collaborate on team-based industry and community projects, and to take part in our global experiential learning programs.

The law is influenced by many social, economic, environmental and political factors. A combined Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics course gives you the knowledge and skills to understand these factors, along with the skills to use this knowledge in a professional context.

Deakin Law School provides a strong foundation in all major areas of law, including:

• contract law
• criminal law and procedure
• torts
• property law
• equity and trusts
• constitutional law
• administrative law.

With an emphasis on developing analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, this unique course will teach you to address complex legal issues experienced in areas including, but not limited to:

• environment
• climate change
• sustainability
• population
• ageing
• health/mental health
• international trade
• economic strategy
• the economic and institutional drivers of inequality, poverty and conflict.

This combined course gives you the opportunity to complement your studies in law with a focus on two streams chosen from the disciplines of:

• philosophy
• politics and policy studies
• economic policy.

Learning from leading academics and researchers, these streams of study allow space for deep and creative thinking while building tangible skills that enable you to make an impact on society.

You will understand the nature of public decision-making, explore resource management issues, and get the skills to analyse business problems in line with social justice. This course balances the big picture view of public problems while developing your professional and work skills.

Graduate ready to pursue roles in the public or private sector with the added knowledge, expertise and practical skills to succeed in a range of areas involving government policy, strategy, consulting or business management.

*Shanghai Ranking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2022

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