Bachelor of Philosophy/Bachelor of Laws

This unique double degree program provides you with the training required for accreditation to legal practice, but within a wider philosophical focus. You complete units in philosophy side-by-side with your law studies. The study of philosophy provides law students with a keen insight into the broader context within which the law operates, an enhanced awareness of the complexities of legal theory and practice, as well as the analytical skills needed in contemporary legal practice. High quality coursework in Philosophy is a hallmark of many of the world’s finest Law programs, including those at leading Catholic universities.

Law is taught at North Sydney campus and Philosophy is taught at Strathfield campus.

Areas of study

Law, philosophy.

Career opportunities

Teacher, social inclusion, social worker, researcher, journalist, administrator, public relations professional, solicitor, barrister, legal officer in the public sector, in-house counsel to a wide range of organisations from corporations to trade unions, public interest legal worker in community legal centres, legal researcher.

Professional recognition

This degree has been approved by accreditation authorities as a prerequisite for admission to legal practice in New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria, and is recognised for the purposes of admission in other Australian states and territories.

Practical experience

From second year, one Community Legal Engagement unit in which students undertake 80 hours in a pro bono work experience setting.

Fees and charges

Visit the ACU website for general information about tuition fees.