Bachelor degree
48 months
Processing time: 20 days
Full-time
Intakes: March, July
International tuition: A$26,250
Domestic tuition: A$10,958
Program overview
The Bachelor of Laws aims to graduate students who can demonstrate:
1. understanding and knowledge of Australian law and awareness of indigenous, international and theoretical perspectives;
2. competence in using legal research and analytical skills that equip them to work in the legal profession or in a broad range of law related occupations;
3. the ability to take a strategic approach to problem solving by applying critical and innovative thinking to complex legal issues and situations;
4. competence in oral and written communication;
5. the ability to work independently and in groups; and
6. professional judgment and knowledge of the ethical responsibilities associated with having completed a law degree.
7. LLB with Honours students: a comprehensive understanding of theoretical, comparative or interdisciplinary research to examine law's effect on society and the effectiveness of the Australian Legal System; and
8. the non-law component of this course aims to equip students with additional knowledge and skills drawn from a broad range of units offered by the different disciplines from across the University. Studying law in conjunction with units from other disciplines provides students with the opportunity to consider topics and issues from an interdisciplinary perspective and may well enhance the employment opportunities of the students.
Study options
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This program can be done
On campus
Requirements
Exams:
- TOEFL iBT
- IELTS
- PTE
Completion of secondary school comparable to Australian Year 12 or equivalent academic achievement.
IELTS: minimum score of 6.0, with no subscore less than 5.5 or
Internet-based (IBT) TOEFL: a score of 79 (writing 22) or
Pearson Test of English (Academic): an overall score of 57 with no score less than 50
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree is accredited by the Legal Profession Admission Board (LPAB) of NSW. Upon completion of the LLB, graduates may complete a period of practical legal training and be qualified to apply for admission as an Australian Lawyer. After admission you are then eligible to apply for a practising certificate as a solicitor from the Law Society of NSW or undertake further studies to obtain a practising certificate as a barrister from the Bar Association of NSW.
Additionally, a law degree is relevant to a large range of careers including: working in legal aid agencies, advocacy organisations, commercial firms, government departments, banking, commerce, management and a wide range of businesses.
Campus location
Armidale
,
Australia




