Applicants need to have achieved the required score in a qualification equivalent to the completion of 13 years of schooling in Australia.
In order to succeed in your chosen course, it is assumed you have completed relevant subjects in your senior high school studies or other relevant qualifications. This is particularly important for degrees which have a strong basis in Mathematics or Science.
IELTS Academic: Overall Score 7, Reading 6.5, Writing 7.0, Listening 6.0, Speaking 6.0
TOEFL (Internet-based): Overall Score 98, Reading 22, Writing 25, Listening 17, Speaking 17
A Bachelor of Arts – Bachelor of Laws from UOW equips graduates with a comprehensive legal education: a world-class degree that provides a thorough grounding in the law, as well as a real-world focus on the essential practical skills and the social and ethical context in which the law operates. Combining Law with a UOW Arts degree adds flexibility and versatility to your studies.
We believe that practical experience is a vital part of your legal training. We are the only law school in New South Wales that requires you to complete a legal internship, providing highly valued industry experience.
We are committed to social justice and providing a legal education that engages with the complexities of law's intersection with society.
This double degree delivers a practical and contextual legal education that prepares graduates not only for traditional careers in the legal profession but also for a wide range of careers in government, business and community organisations – as leaders, innovators and problem solvers.
What you will study
The Bachelor of Arts – Bachelor of Laws covers the prescribed areas of knowledge for future admission to the profession, as well as including a choice of electives. Additionally, an integrated skills program equips graduates with experience in areas such as legal research, interviewing, legal drafting, advocacy and negotiation. Opportunities also exist to undertake subjects by way of an international exchange. You will select subjects with origins in the humanities including history, languages and philosophy, as well as subjects within the disciplines of social sciences including cultural studies, sociology and politics. You'll also have the ability to take this degree in a creative direction, such as creative writing and photography.
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Barrister
Commercial Lawyer
Criminal Defence Lawyer
Diplomat
Environmental Lawyer
Government Lawyer
In-House Legal Adviser
Intellectual Property Lawyer
Legal Consultant
Magistrate
Media Lawyer
Policy Adviser
Politician
Prosecutor
Research Officer
Solicitor in Private Practice or a Community Legal Centre
OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year