Legal Studies University of New England

Overview

This flexible Legal Studies degree from University of New England builds your real-world research skills and will open the door to a variety of career opportunities across the private and public sector. Plus, our expertise in online delivery allows you to study in a way that fits your lifestyle.

Private and public sector organisations depend on individuals with an understanding of the law. If you want to future proof your career with basic legal knowledge and skills in legal reasoning, consider studying the Bachelor of Legal Studies at UNE.

Designed to advance your career opportunities in many sectors, this degree will equip you with insights into the fundamental areas of law, its values and principles, together with the opportunity to choose from a wide range of listed units to match your interests and career aspirations.

The Bachelor of Legal Studies will not only enhance your career prospects, it is also an ideal preparation for further law studies such as the Bachelor of Laws (4 Years).

Career outcomes

This course is crafted to enhance your career opportunities in ever-changing legal services markets. It provides graduates with legal knowledge to equip them to be paralegals working for legal practitioners, not just legal practices or law firms, and to pursue a range of careers in areas such as: 

• banking and finance  
• communications and public relations  
• corporate governance 
• court administration 
• information technology  
• journalism and publishing  
• justice departments 
• politics and public policymaking 
• research and policy analysis. 

In addition, opportunities are available in mining and agricultural companies, natural resource and environmental management agencies, and in local, state and federal government.