Overview

On completion of the first three years students will have completed all the courses required for the Bachelor of Arts degree. In the final two years of the combined degree program students complete the requirements of the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and may enrol in these two years on a less than full time basis.

Students completing this combined degree meet the requirements to practise law in NSW, and acquire skills and knowledge through the Arts studies they have chosen.

Program learning outcomes

On successful completion of the Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Laws (Honours) program from University of Newcastle, students will have:

Skills to provide professional advice, based on specialised knowledge of law and its application in diverse contexts, to employers, government and individual clients.

Career opportunities

Career opportunities span a wide range of sectors including

legal sector
local, state and commonwealth public service
non-government organisations
higher education
media and communications
arts and cultural organisations

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Legal System and Method

Torts

Criminal Law and Procedure

Contracts

BA Futures
BA Practice

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-02-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-20 00:00:00 , International

More details

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

Disciplines

Civil & Private Law Legal Studies Liberal Arts View 172 other Bachelors in Legal Studies in Australia

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: 023104B

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

1.1.1. NSW HSC or equivalent - irrespective of age of qualification;

1.1.2. Completed or partly completed higher education studies;

1.1.3. TAFE qualifications;

1.1.4. Overseas qualifications equivalent to Australian studies (International);

1.1.5 A University approved special admission adjustment factor scheme:

i. Educational Access Scheme (EAS); and

ii. Regional and Rural Adjustment Scheme.

1.1.6. A University approved special admission scheme:

i. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Admission Scheme;

ii. Elite Athletes Admission Scheme

iii. Special Circumstances Admission Scheme; and

iv. Guaranteed Entry Admission Scheme

Students must comply with the University of Newcastle's English language proficiency requirements

Tuition Fee

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International

33260 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 33260 AUD per year during 60 months.

National students are Commonwealth Supported.

Living costs for Newcastle

1333 - 2400 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Laws (Honours).

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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