Prerequisite subjects
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English EAL (English as an additional language) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.
IELTS overall score of 7 (with no band score less than 6.5) or equivalent
Forge an international legal career and develop competitive skills with cross-cultural relevance in Deakin's Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of International Studies. You'll learn about and analyse the forces shaping Australia, investigate the internationalisation of the law, and apply it all at a global level through Deakin's overseas study experiences.
Travelling overseas to apply your skills in exciting destinations is a highlight. So too is the practical experience we offer on campus. We take an experiential approach to study, including opportunities to build on your classroom learning by working on real cases at Deakin Law Clinic. Under supervision from qualified solicitors, you'll conduct research on legal issues, offer advice and sit in on real courtroom proceedings. Graduate from this accredited course with two in-demand degrees, setting yourself up for a career without limits.
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To complete the Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of International Studies, students must attain a total of 40 credit points consisting of 24 credit points from the Faculty of Business and Law and 16 credit points from the Faculty of Arts plus the compulsory 0-credit point unit, MAI010 Academic Integrity. Most units (think of units as 'subjects') are equal to 1 credit point. Most students choose to study 4 units per trimester, and usually undertake 2 trimesters each year.
Compulsory 0-credit point unit (to be completed in first trimester of study):-
MAI010 Academic Integrity
The 24 credit points from the Bachelor of Laws include:
18 credit points of Bachelor of Laws core units
6 credit points of Law elective units, including 1 credit point of an experiential unit from the WIL/Practical Elective units list.
For students who commenced from 2014 onwards, the 16 credit points from the Bachelor of International Studies include:
6 credit points of core units
an 8 credit point major sequence
an approved international experience (2 credit points minimum) to be completed in the third or fourth year of the course
Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements. Click here for more informatio
Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of International Studies graduates are suitable candidates for a wide range of career opportunities, including:
corporate lawyer
crime analyst
criminal lawyer
law reform officer
judge
jury consultant
law professor
legal adviser
mediator
diplomat
federal police officer
trade agreements negotiator
ASIO officer
foreign affairs officer
politician
NGO policy officer.
OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year
