Bachelor of Social Science / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

Understand our world – then make an impact

Develop a deep understanding of the complex systems that define our world. Graduate with strong legal expertise that elevates your potential across a wide range of sectors.

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.

Through core and elective courses, you will learn to analyse, challenge and gain insight into globally significant research. Explore gender, class, race, crime, illness and health, social justice and more.

Course overview

Within this combined degree program, you will study a combination of Social Science and Law courses over a period of five years full-time.

Learn and develop skills by studying courses in various aspects of law including:

• criminal law and procedure
• evidence
• equity and trusts
• administrative law
• property law
• contract law.

Eligibility for admission to this program is based on applicants meeting the minimum selection rank, or satisfying the requirements for an approved admission scheme.

The University of Newcastle accepts a range of qualifications to determine eligibility for admission. These include, but are not limited to, Australian or overseas senior secondary qualifications (such as the HSC), prior tertiary studies, prior TAFE/VET studies, and completed enabling programs.

For further information on the pathways that are available to you, please refer to:

• Domestic Applicants
• International Applicants

Overall minimum: 7

Sub test minimum: 6

Career opportunities span a wide range of industries and sectors, including: