Overview

With the support of University of New England’s School of Law and academic leaders delivering a well-rounded program of study, you’ll be equipped to tackle the complex legal challenges of today and give your career a competitive edge.

In this Laws (4 Years) degree, you will extend your skills across a range of non-law units, from business to computer science, depending on your interests and career goals. You will also develop your practical skills through problem-based learning projects, research training and practical courtroom experience.

Why study the Bachelor of Laws (4 Years) with UNE?

A four-year law degree at UNE provides the ideal combination of academic excellence, well-rounded knowledge and practical skill development. We focus on more than just theory, giving you significant research challenges and real-world legal experience, to support your career development in a wide range of fields.

On this pathway you will develop a solid grounding in legal skills, academic knowledge and application, alongside an understanding of a wide range of non-law units to bring an edge to your career in a range of competitive legal fields.

Career outcomes

This course provides you with a solid foundation in critical thinking, problem solving and research skills – which feeds directly into legal careers across many areas Including:

legal aid agencies and advocacy organisations
commercial firms
government departments
human resources
police prosecution
legal project management
creative industries
banking, commerce and management.

Please note, to be admitted to practice as a solicitor, barrister or legal practitioner in Australia, you will also need to undertake a course of professional legal training (PLT).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Law in Context
Legal Professional Skills
Torts Law
Criminal Law
Contract Law
Property Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 120 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-06-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-05-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2024-06-14 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2024-10-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-11 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-02-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-02-16 00:00:00 , National

More details

Even though international students can apply anytime, these dates are recommended to ensure a space.

Language

English

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Credits

192 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Criminal Law Public Law Legal Studies 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 069338D

A candidate shall:

be qualified for admission; or
have at least four years' of relevant documented paid employment within the last seven years. Relevant employment includes: professional administration, law practice, court house, police officer, government departments, or related area as approved by the Course Coordinator.
Assumed knowledge is any two units of English

Tuition Fee

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International

30200 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30200 AUD per year during 48 months.
National

16130 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16130 AUD per year during 48 months.

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Living costs for Armidale

1500 - 2100 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 Laws (4 Years).

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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