Overview

By completing the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws program at the University of Southern Queensland, your opportunities for employment will expand and you will graduate sooner than if you were to complete two separate degrees.
The different areas of law you will explore throughout the degree include criminal law, legal conflict and resolution and legal professional practice and ethics.
This is then combined with an Arts major of your choice, including Anthropology and Archaeology, Creative and Critical Writing, English Literature, Journalism, International Relations, History, and Contemporary Media.

Career outcomes

As a graduate with a double degree, your career opportunities are extensive and vary widely depending on your chosen majors.
Career opportunities through this double degree may include private practice solicitor or barrister, government departments, non-government agencies, legal organisations, journalist, public relations practitioner, media companies or as a communications consultant.

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Laws has been accredited by the Legal Practitioners Admissions Board, Queensland, and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Queensland

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communication and Scholarship
History of Ideas
Ethical Issues and Human Rights
Legal History
Australian Legal System
Legal Writing and Research
Contract and Torts
Criminal Law and Procedure

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-20 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-14 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-16 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-06-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-06 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

40 alternative credits

units

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Toowoomba, Australia
, Australia
, Australia

Disciplines

Civil & Private Law Public Law Liberal Arts 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.

English requirements

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90

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58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS: 075196G

To study this degree we assume you have sound knowledge in:

English (Units 3 & 4, C)

We assume that your knowledge is equivalent to a grade C or higher in Units 3 and 4 at high school level (typically studied in Year 12).

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

16992 AUD / year

≈ 16992 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

27600 AUD / year

≈ 27600 AUD / year

Additional Details

Commonwealth supported: AUD 16992
International Online: AUD 30320

Living costs

Toowoomba

Australia

1200 - 2000 AUD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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Career outcomes

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Toowoomba

Funding

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