Gain a comprehensive understanding of social issues and how to practically address these, while being equipped with a solid legal education. For social scientists, this double degree will enable you to advocate for clients in a legal context. If you’re pursuing a legal career, studying social science will provide greater empathy and understanding regarding the complexities of the human condition.
Throughout the Bachelor of Social Science, you will investigate society and social behaviour to understand and change human behaviour to positively transform the lives of individuals, families and communities. It embeds Indigenous knowledges and content, and subjects that will develop your understanding of social inequalities impacting on the health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities.
The Bachelor of Laws equips you with a comprehensive legal education. This world-class degree provides you with a thorough grounding in the law, the social and ethical context in which law operates, while equipping you with essential practical skills including an internship and integrated skills program.
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A double degree at UOW provides a world-class qualification in less time and at less cost than studying the two degrees separately. Having a double degree will give you a competitive advantage in a crowded job market.
You can specialise in a major by choosing from the following: