Program Overview

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Overview of the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws

The Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws is a double degree that offers students a comprehensive education in both the arts and law. This degree provides a competitive edge in various fields, allowing students to combine their passion for arts with a comprehensive understanding of law.

Career Outcomes

Graduates with a Bachelor of Arts and Law degree can pursue a range of career opportunities, including:

• Solicitor or barrister
• Legal officer in government or corporations
• Community lawyer
• Policy advisor
• Legal journalist
• Public relations practitioner
• Professional in media companies
• Communications consultant
• Human rights advocate
• Legal researcher

Entry Requirements

To gain entry into the Bachelor of Arts and Law, students must meet the minimum ATAR, pre-requisite, and assumed knowledge requirements. The minimum ATAR for this degree is 75.00. Students are also assumed to have sound knowledge in English (Units 3 & 4, C), or equivalent.

English Language Requirements

International students must meet the English language requirements, which include an IELTS (Academic) score of at least 6.5, with a minimum score of 6.0 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing, and speaking).

Student Profile

The student profile for this degree includes the ATAR/selection rank of students offered a place in the first intake. For example, in Toowoomba, the highest ATAR/selection rank was 91.45, the median was 86.90, and the lowest was 84.15.

Fees and Scholarships

The estimated annual fee for this degree is AUD 17,392, which is a Commonwealth-supported fee. Students may be eligible for scholarships, which can be found on the university's website.

How to Apply

Students can apply to study at the university via the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) website. The application process involves selecting the desired study location, creating a QTAC account, and submitting an application.

Study Dates

The university offers flexible study options, with three trimesters per year. Students can select to start their study in Trimester 1, 2, or 3.

Special Admission Schemes

The university offers special admission schemes, which use adjustment factors to boost the student's ATAR or selection rank. These schemes are automatically applied by QTAC when the application is assessed.

Preparing to Apply

To prepare for application, students should check the entry requirements, organize supporting documents, and check application closing dates.

Accepting an Offer

Once an offer is received, students can accept it by logging in to the QTAC application portal or the university's application portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

The university provides answers to frequently asked questions, including the benefits of a double degree, why the university is the ideal choice, and the career opportunities available to graduates.

Majors in the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws

The Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws offers a range of majors, including:

• Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (Extended)
• Anthropology
• Archaeology
• Archaeology (Extended)
• Counselling Practice
• Creative Writing
• Criminology and Criminal Justice
• Criminology and Criminal Justice (Extended)
• Drama
• English Literature
• Environment and Sustainability
• First Nations Australia
• History
• International Relations
• Legal Studies
• Music
• Photojournalism
• Physiology and Human Movement
• Politics
• Psychology
• Social Justice and Enterprise
• Visual Arts Curation

Degree Structure

The degree structure consists of 40 units of study, including core courses, arts core courses, and law core courses. Students must also complete selection courses, which include arts majors and law approved electives.

Core Courses

The core courses for the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws include:

• HAC1100 - Creating Impact
• HAC1004 - Storytelling
• HAC2000 - Technology and Identity
• HAC3001 - Careers
• LAW1111 - Australian Legal System
• LAW1115 - Legal History
• LAW1116 - Contract
• LAW1121 - Criminal Law and Procedure
• LAW1126 - Torts
• LAW1127 - Equity and Trusts
• LAW2211 - Constitutional Law
• LAW2214 - Property
• LAW2221 - Administrative Law
• LAW2222 - Public International Law
• LAW2224 - Theories of Law
• LAW3311 - Company Law
• LAW3312 - Lawyers' Ethics
• LAW3321 - Evidence
• LAW3322 - Civil Procedure

Law Approved Electives

The law approved electives for the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws include:

• CRI1111 - Criminology
• SCA1222 - Public Speaking for Lawyers
• LAW3107 - Environmental Law
• ENL3007 - Law and Literature
• LAW3110 - Insolvency and Restructuring Law
• LAW3405 - Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Law
• LAW3406 - Intellectual Property Law
• LAW3421 - Family Law
• LAW3422 - Succession Law
• LAW3424 - Property Conveyancing
• LAW3442 - Employment Law
• LAW3444 - Competition and Consumer Law
• LAW3463 - Cross-Border Litigation
• LAW3464 - International Business Law
• LAW3465 - Comparative Law
• LAW3466 - Advocacy
• LAW3467 - Health Law
• LAW3469 - Specialised Criminal Law and Procedure
• LAW3472 - Local Government Law
• LAW3473 - Construction Law
• LAW3479 - Family Violence and Child Protection Law
• LAW3482 - Law and Religion
• LAW3484 - Media Law
• LAW3486 - Native Title Law
• LAW3490 - Philip C Jessup International Law Moot Competition
• LAW3491 - Law and Justice Placement
• LAW3492 - Mooting Competition
• LAW3500 - Taxation Law A
• LAW3501 - Taxation Law B
• LAW3610 - International Environmental Law
• LAW3715 - European Union Law
• LAW3716 - Government Accountability
• LAW3719 - Mediation Processes and Skills
• LAW3487 - Data, Communication and Technology Law
• LAW3750 - Sports Law