Bachelor of Social Science / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

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

108414C

Campuses

Campbelltown

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines2-Mar-2026

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 5 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 38,153 / year

Next Intake 2-Mar-2026

Bachelor of Social Science / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

About

The Bachelor of Social Science aims to expand understanding of the social world in three ways: through social theory, social research, and the applications of these ideas and knowledge to practice through social engagement. It provides a wide base for understanding issues in the complex, culturally diverse, and ever-changing social environment of the 21st century. The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) program satisfies the academic degree requirements for admission to practice as an Australian lawyer. Students will engage in collaborative face-to-face problem and case-based learning, will be supported by online learning materials, and will participate in authentic assessment to develop knowledge and skills. The program provides students with a broad progressive legal education with a strong practical orientation to the law. Students develop skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, research, communication, collaboration, self-management, and ethical and professional awareness and judgement. Students will have the opportunity to develop skills in legal advocacy, negotiation, and legal technology and extend their professional and learning experiences through work integrated learning, clinical placement, and international exchange engagements.

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.

Admission

This program is designed for students in the Bachelor of Social Science/Bachelor of Laws program who wish to undertake an Honours program.

Students must meet all of the following criteria for admission:

Completion of at least 160 credit points of law study (or 140 credit points if two Summer subjects are undertaken);
Demonstration of the likelihood of graduating with an Honours Weighted Average Mark (HWAM) of at least 70 at the time of graduation; or an Admission Average Mark (AAM) of at least 70 at the time of admission to the Honours program. Refer to https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/schools/sol/honours for details;
Demonstration of satisfactory academic writing skills;
Availability of a principal supervisor.

Special Requirements Prerequisites

Students enrolling in these subjects may need to have a National Police Certificate 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 4017 Access to Justice Clinic
LAWS 3074 Judicial Internship
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:

Courts and legal advice
Communication and media industries
Education
Psychology and counselling
Cultural, political and social policy analysis
Writing and Publishing
Legal Practitioner

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Alumni

"I believe Western is one of the best universities to study law because of the Moot Court and the supportive and knowledgeable Academics."

— Charlotte Chilvers, Bachelor of Social Science / Bachelor of Laws