Bachelor of Arts with the degree of Bachelor of Laws

Arts graduates inquisitive minds, creative thinkers and problem solvers possess skills that are essential for success in the 21st century workplace. Law specialists expert communicators, researchers and logical thinkers have a strong sense of justice and perform as responsible professionals in the community.

This double degree offers you the opportunity to combine your interests in arts, humanities and social sciences with your study of law, giving you a huge variety of career options.

Key Features

• No other course at Macquarie offers as much flexibility and as wide a range of units as the Bachelor of Arts.
• You'll be taught by active researchers, published academics, and award-winning teachers and industry professionals.
• You'll develop a sound understanding of legal doctrine as well as an awareness of the role of law in society and a developed sense of social responsibility.
• You'll have the opportunity to connect with employers and communities via internships, work-integrated learning opportunities and study abroad experiences.
• Upon graduation, you'll be entitled to admission for professional practice in law in New South Wales subject to completion of a recognised course in Practical Legal Training, which you'll be qualified for after you complete this course.

Accreditation

The Macquarie Bachelor of Laws is accredited with professional bodies regulating the admission of law graduates to legal practice and provides appropriate qualification for admission to practice as a lawyer throughout Australia.

In addition to completing a law program at an accredited institution, the profession requires all law graduates to complete a period of practical legal training including further study, continuing professional development units and supervised experience in a legal practice, before being admitted to practice as a barrister or solicitor. This typically takes six months to one year to complete, and involves options to study full-time, part-time and online.

To be qualified as an Australian Legal Practitioner in New South Wales, a solicitor or barrister also requires a Practising Certificate issued by the Councils of the Law Society of New South Wales or the New South Wales Bar Association respectively. Similar bodies and systems of accreditation exist in other states.

Suitable For

If you are seeking a diverse experience that prepares you to become a professional in a constantly changing world.

Professions

• Community developer
• Diplomat
• Educator
• In-house, public or private practice legal practitioner (barrister or solicitor)
• Journalist
• Management consultant
• Marketer
• Mediator
• Media producer
• Political adviser
• Publisher
• Writer

What You'll Study

Part of what makes Macquarie future focused is that we allow you the freedom to explore your interests across a range of areas, rather than lock you in to a single, narrow field. So follow your passions and tailor your course to your needs and interests.

Units

Units are what we call subjects. Most full-time students take four units – each worth a fixed number of credit points – per session.

Entry Requirements

For students from overseas, Macquarie uses an international selection rank to determine the minimum eligibility requirement for each undergraduate course. This rank has been converted into equivalent scores for various recognised international high school qualifications and university entrance examinations, including global qualifications like the International Baccalaureate (IB) and GCE A-Levels.

English Language Requirements

All applicants for undergraduate coursework studies at Macquarie University are required to provide evidence of proficiency in English.

You may satisfy the English language requirements if you have completed:

• Senior secondary studies equivalent to the NSW HSC
• One year of Australian or comparable tertiary study in a country of qualification

Alternative entry

At Macquarie, we are all about success. With our International Academic Entry Program, we recognise your individual strengths, interests, and personal circumstances. If you have not achieved the overall score required for your program, but demonstrate particular strength in relevant subjects, we may consider you for alternative entry.

Course Fees

International fee-paying
AUD $37,500
Indicative annual fee
Fee per credit point AUD $1,562.50

The indicative annual fee displayed is based on completing a standard full time study load. Fees may increase each year. For courses longer than one year in duration, you will pay the fee that is current for the year that you enrol in the unit.