Bachelor of Laws (Non-graduate entry)

Western Sydney University

Australia, Sydney

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Western Sydney University

Australia , Sydney

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

041112G

Campuses

Campbelltown

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines2-Mar-2026

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 38,153 / year

Next Intake 2-Mar-2026

Bachelor of Laws (Non-graduate entry)

About

The legal profession is changing. Employers are looking for new skills and a new kind of law graduate.

At Western we teach you how new technologies relate to legal practice, how to work in teams to produce great results for clients, how justice requires both passion and excellence, and how to communicate professionally with legal stakeholders. We provide you with opportunities to hone your skills through practical experiences in every subject you study, plus internships, placements, and clinics. We bring the legal profession into the classroom, so you get to work with international human rights lawyers, family law experts, criminal barristers, and commercial litigators.

We know that people learn in different ways, that flexibility is important, and that our students are people not numbers.

Law is a degree that can take you anywhere. Take that journey with us.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

B Psychological and Social Sciences

Entry requirements for international students

**The Part-time option is not available to International Students on a Student Visa.

Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.

International students currently completing an Australian Year 12 in or outside Australia, an International Baccalaureate in Australia or a New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) level 3 must apply via UAC International.

All other International applicants must apply directly to the University via the International Office.

International students applying to the University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.

Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.

Admission

Eligibility for admission to the Bachelor of Laws (Non-Graduate Entry) is based upon a completed Australian Year 12 qualification or equivalent.

Applicants with recent secondary education:

Assumed knowledge: any two units of HSC English
Recommended studies: HSC English standard or equivalent

Additional Information:

Entry into this program is competitive.

Work Experience:

This program is suitable for students with professional work experience in a related field including working as a paralegal, court officer, police officer, or licensed conveyancer.

Advanced Standing:

Applicants who have completed study towards a diploma or higher (or equivalent) may be eligible for Advanced Standing for up to 80 credit points towards the non-law component of the Bachelor of Laws (Non-Graduate Entry).

Special Requirements Prerequisites

Students enrolling in these subjects may need to have a National Police Check and consent or prohibited employment declarations as they may be conducting their placement in circumstances where they work with minors. This would be managed on an as needs basis:

LAWS 3074 Judicial Internship
LAWS 4017 Access to Justice Clinic
LAWS 3077 Legal Internship
LAWS 4012 First Nations Peoples' Access to Justice Clinic
LAWS 3080 Street Law Clinic
JUST 3011 Issues in the Criminal Justice System (corrective services field trip requirement) also records and identity check.

The following subjects require a visa for the relevant country and the ability to travel at specified time:

LAWS 3024 Foundations of Chinese Law
LAWS 3025 Law, Culture and Entrepreneurial Innovation in India
LAWS 3078 Legal, Economic and Social Transformation in Taiwan

Please consult the handbook for more information.

English Program Requirements

All international students must have a good command of written and spoken English.

If your first language is English or if you can provide satisfactory evidence that English was the medium of instruction in your secondary or tertiary studies (secondary or tertiary studies completed within 2 years at the time of your commencement at Western Sydney University), you may be considered as meeting the requirement of proficiency in English.

If English is not your first language or was not the medium of instruction in your secondary or tertiary studies, you are required to demonstrate your proficiency in the English language by achieving a prescribed level in an approved English examination or test before you can receive a full offer of a place.

IELTS (Academic version)

6.5 overall score
Minimum 6.0 in each subtest

TOEFL Internet-based score

Total score 82
Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13

Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic

58 overall
No communication skills less than 50

Career

Career Opportunities

As a graduate of this degree, you can look forward to a broad range of exciting career opportunities in different sectors and industries. Below are some examples of the possible careers you can pursue with this degree: