Program Overview

Overview

The Bachelor of Creative Arts - Bachelor of Laws is a double degree that offers students the opportunity to expand their creative understanding and gain practical legal training. This degree provides a comprehensive legal education, as well as the skills to become a practicing artist, and is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to pursue a career in law, the arts, or a related field.

Careers

Possible career paths for graduates of this degree 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 this law degree at UOW, students 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)

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.

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Fees

International Course fees table:

• 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
• Autumn Session, 2026 at UOW:
  • Application Deadline: Applications must include all required documents to be considered complete
  • Orientation: Check your campus details
  • Session start: 2 March, 2026
  • Census date: 31 March, 2026
  • Mid-session recess: 20 - 24 April, 2026
  • Session end: 25 June, 2026

Indicative Enrolment

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.

• Higher education study: 77 (30%)
• Vocational education & training study: 0 (0%)
• Work & life experience: <5 (<5%)
• Recent secondary education:
  • ATAR Only: 18 (7%)
  • ATAR plus additional criteria: <5 (<5%)
  • Other criteria only (non-ATAR): 162 (62%)
  • International students: <5 (<5%)
• All students: 261 (100%)

ATAR Profile

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

• Highest rank to receive an offer: 99.35
• Median rank to receive an offer: 90.15
• Lowest rank to receive an offer: 79.1

More Information

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