Bachelor of Laws (Honours) / Bachelor of Arts in History and Global Politics

University of South Australia - City West Campus

Australia,South Australia

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60 Months

Duration

CAD 38,300/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Jul 2025

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Australia, South Australia

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1991

Total Students: 37,000 +

Int. Students: 5,500 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

61-68 North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia

Bachelor of Laws (Honours) / Bachelor of Arts in History and Global Politics

Program Overview

In your law studies you can undertake a Community Justice Project, practice advocacy and negotiation, or gain industry experience through participation in our Legal Advice Clinic or a professional placement. You’ll also be involved in mock-trials in our moot court, learning what it’s like to act as an advocate and argue a case before a judge. 

In your arts studies you will explore the global contexts of politics and history which includes Australia’s role domestically, and within the broader currents, of regional and global politics. The expertise you gain in your arts major, in addition to your law studies, will further improve your employment prospects. Our lecturers are world-class researchers1 and under their guidance you will also develop strong skills in analysis, advanced writing, communication, and research and problem solving.


What you'll learn

This degree is made up of 40 courses. You will do 24 courses in law and 16 courses in arts.


Laws (Honours)

As a UniSA Law student, you’ll gain valuable skills from day one, including in reasoning, reporting, analysis, negotiation, communication and advocacy. You will also experience what it's like to argue a case and provide legal advice.

Throughout your degree you will study core courses that teach you the fundamental legal concepts that underpin the Australian legal system. Courses such as torts, contracts, criminal law and constitutional law will give you a good understanding of basic legal principles.

Our Law program also features courses that build your leadership skills, intercultural communication, project management and capacity for community engagement.

You will have the opportunity to complete your GDLP in your final year of study and practical learning experiences, including mooting, negotiation, and witness examination. You will also engage in a Community Justice project, high-level research or an industry placement, ensuring you’ll be prepared for legal practice upon graduation.


Arts (History and Global Politics)

The History and Global Politics major will illuminate the patterns and processes that have shaped our societies over time and help you analyse and predict events in our contemporary world. You will study areas such as:

  • Framing international politics through film and documentaries
  • Global aid and development
  • The politics of environmental change in Australia and Asia
  • World history trends and transformations
  • Australia in the Asian Century
  • Marginalisation in world affairs
  • Power and resistance
  • The US in world affairs