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.

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 industries and sectors, including:

• Legal Sector
• Local, State and Federal Public Service
• Non-Government Organisations
• Global Health
• Human Services
• Higher Education.