Prerequisites: English, English as an Additional Language, Literature or English & Literature Extension (Units 3&4, C).
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:
A minimum overall band score of 7.0 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.5
OR a minimum score of 580 on TOEFL
OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 92 (no score less than 22)
OR no score less than 4 in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
OR a minimum overall score of 185 (no score less than 176) on C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
OR an overall score of 65 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 58.
English test results must be no more than two years old.
This double degree gives you the best of both worlds, allowing you to learn about contemporary arts and culture, while also developing the skills and knowledge needed for a career in law - whether that's in traditional law or beyond.
Griffith Law School is proud to rank first in Australia for law in the Academic Ranking of World Universities 2019. Judged on quality of education, staff, research and performance, it means you'll be taught by people who are challenging the status quo and creating new legal knowledge, models and processes. It'll equip you with what you need to make your own mark in the future.
With a range of arts majors and minors, and hundreds of electives to choose from, you'll have the freedom to create your own unique skill set. Once you complete the double degree, you can choose to specialise in law, combine your skills to work as a specialist media or arts lawyer, or use your arts qualification to explore a wide variety of opportunities.
Industry and expert connections
With this double degree, you'll learn how to research across various topics, think critically and constructively, create and manage new knowledge, and communicate your ideas effectively. You'll gain extensive practical experience through moots, engagement with industry and legal clinics through the Griffith Legal Clinic program, offering one of the broadest ranges of clinical options in Australia.
In your final year, you'll collaborate with your fellow Bachelor of Arts students on an authentic problem, using your learnings and teamwork to deliver a solution. You'll also have the opportunity to complete an internship or work-based learning project or undertake study abroad. We even have a dedicated placement officer to help guide you into an internship that meets your career goals.
Graduate outcomes
Your dual qualifications will prepare you for a career in legal practice, specialising in media or arts law, other areas of law, or in the arts, media organisations, business or government.
CRICOS CODE: 086237A
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Year 1
You must complete the following courses:
Contracts 1 - 1029LAW
Foundations of Law - 1031LAW
Communication and Culture - 1506LHS
Global Law - 1028LAW
Contracts 2 - 1030LAW
Foundations of Academic Writing - 1019LHS (online only)
Arts foundation course
Arts First Year Elective
Year 2
You must complete the following courses:
Crime 1 - 2019LAW
Torts 1 - 2021LAW
Arts First Year Elective
Crime 2 - 2020LAW
Torts 2 - 2022LAW
Arts major courses
Year 3
You must complete the following courses:
Property 1 - 3014LAW
Constitutional Law - 3016LAW
Arts major courses
Property 2 - 3015LAW
Administrative Law - 3017LAW
Independent Internship - 3200LHS
OR
Community Internship and Partnerships for SDGs - 3002LFC
Year 4
You must complete the following courses:
Equity and Trusts - 4024LAW
Evidence - 5194LAW
Wicked Problems - 3300LHS (Capstone course)
Corporations and Associations - 4025LAW
Listed Law elective
Free Choice Electives
Year 5
You must complete the following courses:
Civil Procedure - 5210LAW
Listed Law electives
Theories of Law - 7795LAW
Listed Law electives
Year 6
You must complete the following courses:
Ethics and Professional Responsibility in Practice - 7793LAW
Listed Law elective
Key employment sectors*
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
Arts and Recreation Services
Public Administration and Safety
Information Media and Telecommunications
Manufacturing
Financial and Insurance Services
Retail Trade
Potential job outcomes
Solicitor
Barrister
Arts lawyer
Media lawyer
Journalist
Social historian
Public relations officer
Sociologist
OSHC: 609 ($) AUD per year