Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws
University of Sydney
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This course has been cancelled
About
The combined Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws will challenge the way you see the world. Graduate with two degrees, opening the door to a wide range of career opportunities – in law or another area where legal skills are in demand.
The Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws provides a pathway to legal practice. You will hone your analytical skills to think independently and to form and articulate factual and legal analysis based on argument and evidence, and to solve multi-faceted problems.
Areas of study
Law: Administrative law, civil and criminal procedure, constitutional law, contracts, corporations law, criminal law, equity, evidence, foundations of law, international law, legal research, property and commercial law, public law, real property and torts. Arts: A major from 513200 Bachelor of Arts Table A, which can include a Media Studies major, and electives from Table A and Table S, the shared pool.
Career opportunities
Our graduates can be found in a broad range of careers and roles, including advertising executive, analyst, anthropologist, archaeologist, archivist, art historian, barrister, business administrator or manager, business analyst, creative lead, diplomat, economist, editor or publisher, foreign affairs and trade officer, government policy officer, heritage specialist, historian, information specialist, journalist, judge, language specialist, magistrate, management consultant, marketing and communications specialist, media producer, museum or gallery curator, policy adviser, project manager, project officer, researcher, sociologist, solicitor.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws combined degree who wish to become legal practitioners complete an accredited program of practical legal training following completion of award requirements.
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Laws satisfies the academic requirements for admission as a legal practitioner in NSW. An accredited program of practical legal training is required after the completion of your degree. For professional recognition and course accreditation in interstate and overseas jurisdictions, please see detailed information under professional recognition.
Practical experience
Clinical legal education options are available in your final year of Law. These may be through partnership with legal centres, law firms and other organisations involved in public interest law and the provision of legal services to disadvantaged or vulnerable members of the community. Internship opportunities with domestic and international law firms may also be available.
Fees and charges
The Australian Government subsidises the tuition fee for this course. The remaining balance is paid by the student. Current University of Sydney fee information.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: For Bachelor of Arts: Depends on the majors or units of study chosen. For Bachelor of Laws: English Advanced.
Guaranteed selection rank: 99.50 for all combined Law courses, subject to non-ATAR criteria being met. This ATAR will guarantee entry if you have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification and have not undertaken any tertiary studies. A guide to guaranteed selection ranks.
Dalyell Scholars: This stream for high achieving students (ATAR of 98.00 or higher) provides mentorship, professional skills development, academic enrichment opportunities and access to a global mobility scholarship. Entry to the Dalyell Scholars stream is by invitation.
Applicants with higher education study
If you are a graduate or graduand, apply for the graduate entry Juris Doctor through UAC.
Other applicants
Refer to the University of Sydney general admission criteria.
Advanced standing
If you have completed at least one year full-time or equivalent of a recognised tertiary qualification, you will be considered on the better of your ATAR or tertiary qualification. A tertiary grade point average in the high distinction range is necessary to gain entry, although this will vary according to the strength of the field of applicants.
Credit for law and other units from previous tertiary studies may be granted by application at enrolment. Applications for credit for law units of study are determined at enrolment. A maximum of 48 credit points or one year's worth of credit may be awarded.
Student profile
Visit the University of Sydney website.
Further information
For 513805 B Arts and B Laws, visit the University of Sydney website.
For 513810 B Commerce and B Laws, visit the University of Sydney website.
For 513815 B Economics and B Laws, visit the University of Sydney website.
For 513820 B Engineering Honours and B Laws, visit the University of Sydney website.
For 513825 B Science and B Laws, visit the University of Sydney website.
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)
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 2025 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.
Global mobility/international experience
Every year, thousands of University of Sydney students take up global mobility opportunities, virtually and in-person, including semester and year-long exchange programs and short-term experiences, with partners and destinations around the world. Through the Sydney Global Mobility program, you can study at one of 250+ partner institutions in more than 40 countries around the world. The Sydney Global Mobility program is open to most current undergraduate students and some postgraduate students.
Open Learning Environment (OLE)
Open Learning Environment (OLE) units are short, on-demand and workshop- supported. They enable you to broaden your skills in areas such as entrepreneurial thinking, persuasive communication, project management and ethical reasoning. OLEs are available to all students at the University, while students commencing in liberal studies degrees (Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Commerce or combined Bachelor of Advanced Studies) and some specialist degrees (Bachelor of Economics) must complete 6 credit points of OLE units.
Faculty handbooks
View available first-year subjects in the University of Sydney handbooks.