Program Overview

Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Laws

The Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Laws is a double degree that offers a world-class legal education while expanding your knowledge and developing critical thinking skills with a range of traditional areas of study in humanities.

Overview

One of our most popular double degrees, the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws provides a comprehensive legal education and equips 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.

Careers

Possible career paths for graduates of this program include:

• Barrister
• Commercial Lawyer
• Criminal Defence Lawyer
• Diplomat
• Government Policy Advisor
• In-House Legal Adviser
• Intellectual Property Lawyer
• Legal Consultant
• Magistrate
• Media Lawyer
• Politician
• Prosecutor
• Research Officer
• Solicitor in Private Practice or Community Legal Centre

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

The Bachelor of Laws is accredited by the Legal Profession Admission Board. By completing your law degree at UOW, you are completing an academic qualification that is recognised for admission as a lawyer in Australia, subject to completing state-approved Practical Legal Training (PLT).

Admissions Information

A range of admission options are available for future students. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

Academic Entry Requirements

Applicants must achieve the required score in a previous qualification, equivalent to completing at least 13 years of schooling in Australia.

English Language Requirements

The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:

• IELTS Academic: 7.0 overall, with a minimum of 6.5 in reading, 7.0 in writing, 6.0 in listening, and 6.0 in speaking
• TOEFL (Internet-based): 98 overall, with a minimum of 22 in reading, 25 in writing, 17 in listening, and 17 in speaking
• UOW College: English for Tertiary Studies: Distinction (weighted average mark of 75 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing)

Compulsory Work-Based Placement

Law students will complete a Legal Internship subject (LLB3397). This subject is the vehicle for a practical placement, completed over 4 weeks (totaling 140 hours, at 35 hours per week).

Workload

As a full-time student, you can expect to commit around 48 hours of study per week. This includes class time and independent study.

Record Check

Questions relating to personal record checks for this degree should be referred to the School of Law.

Credit for Prior Learning

If you have completed prior studies or relevant professional experience, you can request course credit or subject exemptions to reduce the duration and cost of your program.

Fees

International Course fees:

• Campus: Wollongong
• Delivery method: On Campus
• Session fee: $20,400 (2025)
• Course fee: (2025)

Key Dates

• Autumn Session, 2025 at UOW:
  • Application Deadline: See important dates for more information
  • Orientation: Check your campus details
  • Session: 03 March - 27 June 2025
• Spring Session, 2025 at UOW:
  • Application Deadline: See important dates for more information
  • Orientation: Check your campus details
  • Session: 28 July - 20 November 2025

Admission Profile

The tables below contain information on the 2024 commencing student cohort, which indicates the likely profile of students for 2025.

Student Profile

This table shows the breakdown of the applicant background of the student group at UOW for this course.

ATAR Profile

This table relates to all students selected on the basis of ATAR alone or ATAR in combination with adjustment factors.

More Information

For more information about UOW admission pathways, see UOW Admission Information.