Overview

The hallmark of Macquarie University’s Bachelor of Laws is its recognition of the way legal frameworks underpin such global issues. You’ll be challenged to think critically about the law to seek innovative solutions to legal problems – skills highly valued by employers. With the option to combine your law degree with any other Macquarie bachelor degree, you can open the way to an array of careers in legal practice, private industry, government, education and community services.

Key features

Become a highly capable legal mindJoin graduates known for being versatile professionals with a realistic understanding of the issues that bind the world together.Excel in legal practice and beyondGraduate with strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, and improve your communication and research skills.Join a distinguished and global alumni networkBecome a distinguished alumni alongside leading judges, lawyers, diplomats, executives and public servants when you graduate.Graduate with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours)Complete advanced law units and independent research in your final year, and graduate with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contracts
Criminal Justice
International Law
Jurisprudence
Property Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-06 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-11 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-08 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-28 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

320 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sydney, Australia

Disciplines

Civil & Private Law View 71 other Bachelors in Civil & Private Law in Australia

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Academic requirements

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

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General requirements

CRICOS CODE: 080288E

The selection rank is based on the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR). It determines the minimum eligibility requirements for entry to Macquarie.
All Macquarie University applicants are required to provide evidence of English language proficiency. The standard of English required for entry is based on the IELTS Academic test. Other accepted evidence of English proficiency, including minimum scores on other English tests and qualifications, can be checked using the conversion tool.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

48400 AUD / year

≈ 48400 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

17100 AUD / year

≈ 17100 AUD / year

Living costs

Sydney

Australia

1882 - 3547 AUD / month

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

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Funding

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