Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Arts
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| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2026-07-27 | - |
Program Overview
Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Arts
The Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Arts is a double degree that combines the study of law with a chosen area of the arts. This course provides students with the flexibility to choose their own path and study the fundamentals of law, as well as a range of arts majors.
Overview
The Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Arts gives students the opportunity to combine their chosen area of the arts with a qualification to practise law. By completing this degree, students will have satisfied the academic requirements for admission to legal practice in Victoria. The course is designed to provide students with a personally satisfying and well-rounded degree, enhancing their legal-analytical skills with critical thinking and writing.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Integrate conceptual understandings of the Australian legal system, fundamental areas of legal knowledge and relevant specialist bodies of knowledge within the disciplines of law and humanities.
- Review, analyse, adapt and apply broad and coherent theoretical and technical knowledge of law and underlying principles and concepts in diverse contemporary local and international comparative contexts.
- Formulate and justify reasoned responses to legal issues through critical analysis, legal reasoning and problem solving to advance justice in authentic professional, community and global contexts.
- Exhibit professional accountabilities and ethical judgement, by evaluating, synthesising and adapting knowledge, skills, legal reasoning and research to make appropriate responses to legal issues that reflect the legal, social, political and contextual factors.
- Construct and present clear, coherent and well substantiated legal arguments and analyses for both legal and non-legal audiences, in oral and written forms.
- Reflect on personal learning and skills in relation to career goals and implement effective, creative strategies to promote lifelong learning and pathways to further learning including a commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Exhibit interpersonal and organisational capacities to collaborate effectively within complex, cross-cultural Australian and global legal environments, demonstrating ethical awareness and adaptive professional conduct.
- Critically reflect on and substantiate personal accountability and ethical integrity while collaborating in dynamic, team-based professional settings, ensuring socially responsible and contextually appropriate engagement.
- Critically review theory and research in chosen areas of study.
- Critically reflect on the patterns of social, cultural and political experience of society in general and share insights into their own lives.
- Initiate, organise, undertake, and communicate research into the lives of their communities, including 'creative works as research' for students completing creative arts disciplines.
- Exhibit interpersonal skills consistent with professional practice.
Industry Partnerships
The university offers valuable opportunities to network and learn through industry partnerships and international collaborations with exchange partners. Partnerships with Magistrates' Courts and community legal services allow students to apply their legal knowledge while studying. The arts degree extends these opportunities to local councils and the Parliament of Victoria, as well as media organisations.
Entry Requirements
When assessing applications, the university considers educational achievements and work experience, as well as skills and personal attributes. Applicants must meet the entry criteria outlined below. If they don't meet the entry criteria, they may be able to gain entry by first completing a related course or unit(s).
ATAR Requirements
The minimum ATAR required for this course is 70.65. This means that students will need to achieve a certain ATAR, along with other criteria, to be considered for this course.
Entry Criteria
Minimum entry criteria include:
- English-language requirements
- Academic requirements
- Work and life experience will also be considered
Course Structure
To attain the Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Arts, students will be required to complete 480 credit points consisting of:
- 96 credit points of First Year Core studies
- 132 credit points of Law Professional Core units
- 60 credit points of Law Elective studies
- 96 credit points of Arts Major studies 1
- 96 credit points of Arts Major studies 2
- Alternatively, students can complete 2 x 48 credit points of Arts Minor studies
Units
The course includes a range of units, such as:
- First Year Core Units:
- Australian Legal System in Context
- Contracts 1
- Legal Research Methods
- Torts
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Investigation, Procedure and Sentencing
- Legal Writing and Drafting
- Legal Interpretation
- Law Elective Units:
- Intellectual Property Law
- Taxation Law
- Family Law in Society
- Australian Employment Law
- Public International Law
- Human Rights Law
- Wills and the Administration of Estates
- International Law Practicum
- Indigenous People of Australia and the Law
- Privacy and Media Law
- Mooting Competition
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Australian Migration Law
- Australia's Visa System
Majors
The course offers a range of majors, including:
- Literary Studies
- Sociology
- History
- Visual Art
- Communication Studies
- Writing
- Digital Media
- Popular Music
- Aboriginal Yulendj (Knowledge) and Community
Minors
The course also offers a range of minors, including:
- Writing
- Gender Studies
- Digital Media
- Literary Studies
- History
- Popular Music Studies
- Political Science
- Sociology
- Visual Art
- Communication Studies
- Aboriginal Yulendj (Knowledge) and Community
- The Entrepreneurial Mindset
Fees and Scholarships
The course is offered as a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) for eligible students. The indicative fees for full-time students are AU$17,399 per year. The university also offers a range of scholarships to support students.
Careers
The double degree will give students the skills and qualifications to practise law in their chosen area. Job pathways include:
- Lawyer
- Media professional
- Creative arts administrator
- Public servant and policy worker
- Community sector professional
- Strategic communicator
- Manager
- Professional writer
Start Dates
The course starts on 27 April 2026 and 27 July 2026. Applications close on 19 April 2026 and 19 July 2026, respectively.
Professional Accreditation/Industry Recognition
The course is accredited by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board (VLAB) as satisfying the Board's academic requirement for admission.