There are a number of ways to gain entry to the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) program at the University of Newcastle. Students may be considered for admission on the basis of:
1.1.1. NSW HSC or equivalent - irrespective of age of qualification;
1.1.2. Completed or partly completed higher education studies;
1.1.3. TAFE qualifications;
1.1.4. Overseas qualifications equivalent to Australian studies (International);
1.1.5 A University approved special admission adjustment factor scheme:
i. Educational Access Scheme (EAS); and
ii. Regional and Rural Adjustment Scheme.
1.1.6. A University approved special admission scheme:
i. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Admission Scheme;
ii. Elite Athletes Admission Scheme;
iii. Special Circumstances Admission Scheme; and
iv. Guaranteed Entry Admission Scheme.
IELTS overall minimum - 7.0
IELTS section minimum - 6.0
Within this combined degree program, students study a combination of Arts and Law courses over a period of five years full-time. On completion of the first three years students will have completed all the courses required for the Bachelor of Arts degree. In the final two years of the combined degree program students complete the requirements of the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and may enrol in these two years on a less than full time basis.
Students completing this combined degree meet the requirements to practise law in NSW, and acquire skills and knowledge through the Arts studies they have chosen. You can choose majors/minors in the following course areas (subject to change):
Ancient History & Classical Languages
Chinese (Minor only)
Creative & Performing Arts
Education
English & Writing
Film, Media & Cultural Studies
French Studies (Beginner Sequence)
French Studies (Intermediate Sequence)
Gender and Sexuality Studies (Minor only)
German
Global Indigenous Studies
History
Human Geography & the Environment
Information Technology (Minor only)
Japanese Studies (Beginner Sequence)
Japanese Studies (Intermediate Sequence)
Linguistics
Philosophy & Religion
Politics & International Relations
Psychology Studies
Sociology & Anthropology
Violence Studies (Minor only)
Writing Studies (Minor only)
Students wishing to practise law must also complete postgraduate professional training approved by the Legal Profession Admission Board. Alternatively, students completing this degree may apply for entry to the Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Diploma of Legal Practice Program - see separate handbook entry - which allows immediate admission to legal practice on graduation.
CRICOS Code: 023104B
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Core Courses - Law
Code
Legal System and Method I
Legal System and Method II
Torts I
Torts II
Criminal Law and Procedure
Contracts I
Contracts II
Constitutional Law
Administrative Law
Civil Dispute Resolution
Evidence
Company Law
Professional Conduct
Equity and Trusts
Property
Public International Law
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Core Courses - Arts
BA Futures, 10 units
BA Practice, 10 units
BA Project, 10 units
Directed Courses - Law
Students must choose 80 units from the directed course list
Code
Environmental Law
Health Law
Law Review
Internet Law
Family Law
International Human Rights Law
Jurisprudence
Employment Law
International Environment Law and Policy
Advanced Legal Research Project
Commercial Dispute Resolution
Special Interest Topic
Sport and the Law
International Arbitration
OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year
