Bachelor of International Studies/Bachelor of Laws

Step onto the world stage as you develop a thorough grounding in the law and its applications when you study international studies and law at UOW. You will learn legal fundamentals as you examine the relationships of politics, society, language and history in a range of countries as you explore the way global forces and interactions increasingly influence domestic politics.

Enhancing your educational, academic and professional qualifications, double degrees allow you to gain two degrees at once, minimising both the time commitment and the cost of your studies. They also make you a more competitive candidate in a crowded job market.

What are the key national and global issues of the day and how are they connected? Where does the law intersect society locally and abroad? On completion of this double degree, you will have a strong grasp of the law with a global perspective.

You'll benefit from our expertise in international relations, our involvement in issues of global development and sustainability, and our focus on global media and communications. You will learn core fundamentals in the first year of your degree before deciding which major disciplines and language minor to focus on from the second year.

You will take part in a model United Nations and can choose from a range of electives covering issues from war and peace to international law and the global political economy, before completing a legal internship.

Throughout this double degree, you will gain hands-on experience, make meaningful professional connections and have the opportunity to study abroad where you'll develop your cross-cultural business understanding.

Areas of study

Bachelor of Laws: Business and financial law, commercial law, constitutional law, contracts, criminal law, environmental law, family law, human rights, intellectual property, international law, jurisprudence, legal ethics, legal skills, litigation and practice skills/internships, property law, taxation, torts. Bachelor of International Studies: Global sustainable development, international history, international relations. All students complete a core of interdisciplinary international studies subjects. At the Wollongong campus, a core component of this degree is completing a language minor, with a choice between Mandarin, French, Italian, Japanese or Spanish.

Career opportunities

Bachelor of Laws: Solicitor, barrister, policy officer in government departments, in- house lawyer in private companies and community legal centres, accounting, banking and finance, business and management, education, government administration, media and communications. Bachelor of International Studies: Diplomat, foreign affairs officer, foreign aid worker, travel and tourism operator, government policy consultant, international business consultant, interpreter, not-for-profit organisation officer, translator, United Nations worker.

Professional recognition

Bachelor of Laws: Eligible for admission as a lawyer in Australia, subject to completing state-approved Practical Legal Training (PLT). Further details for NSW students can be found at the Legal Profession Admission Board website.

Practical experience

Legal internship provides 20 working days of professional experience.

Honours

Bachelor of Laws: Awarded on the basis of excellent performance throughout the course, as well as in a Legal Research Methodology subject and a Legal Research Thesis. Bachelor of Laws (Honours by Research) is available as an additional year of study to meritorious students. Bachelor of International Studies: Available as an additional year of study to meritorious students.

Fees and charges

Refer to University of Wollongong current fee information.