Overview

Through core and elective courses, you will learn to analyse, challenge and gain insight into globally significant research. Explore gender, class, race, crime, illness and health, social justice and more.

Pursue a traditional career in the legal field, or make your mark across government, NGOs, business, and community organisations – there are opportunities in almost every sector.

Learn more with the Bachelor of Social Science - Bachelor of Laws (Honours) degree from University of Newcastle.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities span a wide range of industries and sectors, including:

Legal Sector

Local, State and Federal Public Service

Non-Government Organisations

Global Health

Human Services

Higher Education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Legal System and Method

Torts

Society and Culture

Professional Practice and Key Debates in Social Sciences

Criminal Law and Procedure

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months
Part-time
- 144 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-22 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-09 00:00:00 , International

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International students: It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester or trimester start date.

Language

English

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Credits

400 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newcastle, Australia

Disciplines

Sociology Public Law Legal Studies View 179 other Bachelors in Legal Studies in Australia

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 043947D

There are a number of ways to gain entry to the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) program at the University of Newcastle. Students may be considered for admission on the basis of:

NSW HSC or equivalent - irrespective of age of qualification;

Completed or partly completed higher education studies;

TAFE qualifications;

Overseas qualifications equivalent to Australian studies (International);

A University approved special admission adjustment scheme:

Educational Access Scheme (EAS); and

Regional and Rural Adjustment Scheme.

A University approved special admission scheme:

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Admission Scheme;

Elite Athletes Admission Scheme;

Special Circumstances Admission Scheme; and

Guaranteed Entry Admission Scheme.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

35495 AUD / year

≈ 35495 AUD / year

Additional Details

If you have a Commonwealth Supported Place your study is supported by the Government

Full-fee domestic students pay vary depending on what you're studying

Living costs

Newcastle

Australia

1333 - 2400 AUD / month

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Newcastle

Funding

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