Bachelor of Social Science (Criminology)/Bachelor of Laws
University of Wollongong
CRICOS provider number: 00102E TEQSA provider ID: PRV12062
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
Gain a comprehensive understanding of social issues and how to practically address these, while being equipped with a solid legal education. For social scientists, this double degree will enable you to advocate for clients in a legal context. If you’re pursuing a legal career, studying social science will provide greater empathy and understanding regarding the complexities of the human condition.
Throughout the Bachelor of Social Science, you will investigate society and social behaviour to understand and change human behaviour to positively transform the lives of individuals, families and communities. It embeds Indigenous knowledges and content, and subjects that will develop your understanding of social inequalities impacting on the health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities.
The Bachelor of Laws equips you with a comprehensive legal education. This world-class degree provides 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.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 Social Science (Criminology): You will study crime and its determinants, deviancy, justice, statistical research methods, as well as a range of elective subjects from the Social Sciences.
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 Social Science (Criminology): Human services worker (such as in justice, community services, criminologist, welfare case worker, family support services, local, state or federal government, not-for-profit advocacy and support organisations, project worker, research or policy development, international development, government advisor.
Professional recognition
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 Admissions Board Website.
The UOW Bachelor of Laws is accredited by the Bar Council of India and the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh. Students from India and Bangladesh are encouraged to apply. Graduates can be accredited to practice as a barrister or solicitor upon returning home, subject to the completion of any required bridging course.
Practical experience
All Bachelor of Laws students complete a compulsory 20-day internship to build their professional experience. Students within the Bachelor of Social Science complete a Career Ready Learning subject which provides the option for an internship related to their major.
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 Social Science: Available as an additional year of study to meritorious students.
Fees and charges
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: Any 2 units of English.
Recommended studies: English Advanced.
Other applicants
Refer to UOW general admission criteria.
Student profile
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Further information
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ATAR profile
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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
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