Overview

The Social Science / Laws double degree from Western Sydney University provides you with professional legal skills including the ability to analyse legal material and understand fundamental legal principles; an understanding of the relationship between law and society; the skills to analyse and solve non-legal problems and specialised study into the Australian legal system.

You will be encouraged to choose from more than one of the social sciences, to allow for your personal and occupational interests, and to prepare you to extend your studies at the major and sub-major levels.

Your Career

As a graduate in combined Social Science and Law you can look forward to career opportunities including:

Solicitor or barrister

Criminal prosecutor

Human rights advocate

Corporate legal advisor in the banking or finance industries

Legal advisor to an interest group, such as the Aboriginal Legal Service

Social policy analysis

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Fundamentals of Australian Law

Criminal Law

The Individual in Society

Understanding Society

Administrative Law

Law of Associations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months
Part-time
- 120 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-08 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-05 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-07-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-05 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

400 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Campbelltown, Australia
Paramatta, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS Code: 018941G

Assumed Knowledge: any two units of HSC English
Recommended Studies: HSC English Standard or equivalent
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

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Tuition Fees

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38153 AUD / year

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Domestic Student Fees: Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Your Career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Additional Details

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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