Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Combined
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
Bachelor of Biomedicine/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
Bachelor of Development Studies/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
Bachelor of Global Indigenous Studies/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
Bachelor of Media and Communication/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (available from 2024)
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
Bachelor of Social Science/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
IMPORTANT: To apply for the Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Laws (Honours), you must include course code 489812 in your preferences.
The University of Newcastle
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Courses included
This course has been cancelled
The Law component of this program is offered from the Newcastle City campus, NUspace. The second component of the program may be offered from the Newcastle City campus or the Newcastle (Callaghan) campus, depending on degree.
Starting this degree mid-year in July will extend the overall program duration by one semester.
Mid-year commencing students will not be able to choose to combine the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) with either the Bachelor of Global Indigenous Studies or the Bachelor of Biomedicine in July 2024.
About
Our Bachelor of Laws (Honours) is your entry to a career as a lawyer, or a range of other professions where a passion for justice and attention to detail are key. This degree is offered as a combined program, which means you combine Laws with another degree and get two qualifications in only five years of study.
If you want to be a practising lawyer, you can also complete the Diploma in Legal Practice which merges traditional legal education with skills training and practical legal experience. Students who complete the Diploma in Legal Practice will not have to complete postgraduate professional training or a period of practical legal experience before practising as a solicitor, as placement opportunities are available through the program.
You can choose to combine the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) with the following degrees:
- Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws (Honours): Broaden your understanding of legal issues by seeing them across a wider context. This combination will complement your legal knowledge with an understanding of how society functions.
- Bachelor of Biomedicine/Bachelor of Laws (Honours): Develop a deep understanding of scientific, biotechnology, and legal principles, which can be applied in commercial and regulatory contexts.
- Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws (Honours): Combine specialist legal knowledge with a strong understanding of business practice. This is a valued and useful asset for a career such as an in-house lawyer.
- Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws (Honours): Improve your understanding of important legislation that is relevant to accounting, finance and economics.
- Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Laws (Honours): Gain a comprehensive understanding of the interplay between criminology, psychology and law, and how these disciplines combined contribute to the regulation of the lives of individuals, communities, and societies.
- Bachelor of Development Studies/Bachelor of Laws (Honours): Development Studies focuses on key global issues in a local, national or international context. Advocate for change and make a real difference in issues like development, poverty and inequality.
- Bachelor of Global Indigenous Studies/Bachelor of Laws (Honours): Broaden your understanding of the social, political and justice issues impacting Indigenous communities in Australia and around the world, and make a real and meaningful impact.
- Bachelor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship/Bachelor of Laws (Honours): This combination is for people who are interested in turning big ideas into new ventures, with the added understanding of the surrounding legal environment.
- Bachelor of Media and Communication/Bachelor of Laws (Honours): Be at the forefront of constantly developing laws and regulations that impact the media and communication industry.
- Bachelor of Psychological Science / Bachelor of Laws (Honours):
Students completing this combined degree meet the academic requirement to practise law in NSW, and acquire skills and knowledge through their psychological science studies. Psychological science is a fascinating area which examines the cause of human behaviour. This understanding is then used to solve practical problems that will positively impact the lives of others. - Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws (Honours): Apply your scientific knowledge to a range of legal contexts including industry, agriculture, and the information revolution.
- Bachelor of Social Science/Bachelor of Laws (Honours): The Bachelor of Social Science combination is ideal if you are interested in improving social justice, anti- discrimination, and human rights.
Areas of study
Law, plus study areas and majors (if applicable) from the relevant combination degree entries.
Career opportunities
Legal practice and employment in government, business, international organisations and management consultancy firms.
Even if you choose not to practise law, a strong legal understanding, and the ability to apply logical reasoning means that law graduates are extremely competitive for employment opportunities in a range of different career sectors.
Combining Law with Psychological Science will enable students to continue their professional training in Psychology. Refer to 489812 Refer to Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Laws (Honours).
Professional recognition
Accredited law school for the purpose of admission to practise law in NSW. For Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws (Honours): The Bachelor of Commerce component does not include accountancy accreditation without additional courses being undertaken.
Practical experience
You will complete the first 105 hours of your required supervised clinical legal experience under the supervision of solicitors from our School – either in the legal centre itself or as part of our “Law on the Beach” program.
School staff also assist to arrange external placements to make up the remaining 180 professional training hours required to qualify to practise as a lawyer.
Honours
The School of Law and Justice has an embedded honours program that is available for students. For the non-Law degree: May be available as an additional year (or part-time equivalent) to students based on merit.
Fees and charges
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: For Law: None. For non-Law degree: Refer to 482010 Bachelor of Arts, 482100 Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences, 482200 Bachelor of Business, 482300 Bachelor of Commerce, 484895 Bachelor of Criminology, 483330 Bachelor of Media and Communication, 482550 Bachelor of Development Studies, 482001 Bachelor of Global Indigenous Studies, 483330 Bachelor of Media and Communication, 484020 Bachelor of Science or 484050 Bachelor of Social Science.
We strongly encourage you to enrol in bridging courses. NUPrep Bridging provides free academic preparation and support short courses, available on campus or online, to complete before beginning your degree.
Explore NUPrep Bridging Courses
Applicants with higher education study
If you have completed or partially completed higher education studies, your grade point average can be converted into a selection rank for admission into our undergraduate programs.
Applicants who have completed an undergraduate degree and wish to study Law should refer to the University of Newcastle’s Juris Doctor program.
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
If you completed or partially completed competency-based vocational education and training (such as TAFE, a private Registered Training Provider, or vocational studies undertaken in high school), this can be used to determine your eligibility for admission.
Completion of studies at an AQF Level 4 (Cert IV) or higher Guarantees Entry into many of our undergraduate programs.
Review the Guaranteed Entry Admission Scheme.
Applicants with work and life experience
If you do not have an ATAR (or equivalent) or formal qualification, Newcastle University provides a range of pathways toward your preferred degree. Regardless of your age or experience, there is a place for you.
Advanced standing
If you have completed prior studies at another higher education institution or registered training organisation, you may be eligible to receive credit towards your undergraduate degree. Please note that you must apply for admission before applying for credit.
Further information
View all details of this course on the University of Newcastle website.
University of Newcastle degrees
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2023)
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
Courses are added and cancelled throughout the admissions year and course details are subject to change. Check the UAC course search regularly.
Review of programs
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review. For up-to-date details, visit University of Newcastle degrees.
Honours
Applicants should note that under the revised Australian Qualifications Framework some programs are four-year programs available with direct entry. Other programs are three-year Bachelor degree programs. Meritorious students have the option to apply for an additional one-year end-on component after graduation. Check the course descriptions carefully.