Bachelor of Laws

Oil spills. The conflict in Syria. Euthanasia. Our right to privacy. The law plays an integral role in managing how each of these issues and countless more across the globe are analysed, evaluated and resolved.

The hallmark of Macquarie's law course is its recognition of the way legal frameworks underpin such global issues. You'll learn about the law in its broader context, looking beyond law as a set of rules and procedures or as a technical qualification and, instead, as something that has the power to shape lives.

Key Features

• The interdisciplinary approach of this course has earned our graduates a reputation for being well rounded and highly capable legal minds who also have a realistic understanding of the world, its people and the issues that bind them together.
• You'll learn from academics with practical experience as legal practitioners who are actively engaged in research on contemporary legal issues.
• You'll have the opportunity to undertake internships and work placements in a range of legal settings in Australia and overseas through our unique law PACE (Professional and Community Engagement) program.
• If you perform well in the Bachelor of Laws and complete more advanced law units with a focus on independent research, you can graduate with the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) at the completion of your final year.
• As a graduate, you'll join distinguished alumni who include some of Australia's leading judges, managing partners of national law firms, diplomats, members of parliament and senior executives in the private sector.
• This course can be completed on its own or as part of a double degree. It can also be a pathway into our masters degrees, which will give you the opportunity to complete bachelor and masters degrees in five or six years.

Suitable For

Not just for aspiring lawyers, but also those wanting a career with a sense of social responsibility whether it be working for an NGO or focusing on government policy development.

Professions

Graduates will join distinguished alumni who include some of Australia's leading judges, managing partners of national law firms, diplomats, Members of Parliament and academics.

Many graduates will pursue careers as either barristers or solicitors. However, a broad range of rewarding careers are open to Macquarie Law School graduates. Employment can be found in a wide variety of organisations, including:

• Community legal centres
• Consultancies
• Consumer goods manufacturers
• Diplomatic service
• Education
• Financial institutions
• Health services
• In-house counsel
• Legal practice
• Media organisations
• NGO advocacy bodies
• Pharmaceutical businesses
• Professional service organisations
• Public service
• Regulatory bodies
• Start-ups
• Technology and telecommunications companies
• Trade unions

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.