Program Overview

If you’re an innovative and globally engaged thinker looking to forge successful careers in dynamic and creative working environments around the world, then the UC Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws course can help you get there.

Gain an extremely thorough understanding of the theory and practical applications of law, improve your advocacy skills and be able to choose one of five different arts study pathways: creative writing, cultural and heritage studies, digital media, or global studies.

This combination of electives, taught within smaller, more personalised classes, offers a student focused learning environment, greatly improving the value of each elective and ensuring that each student receives the highest level of support and encouragement during their time at UC.

Students of this course will also gain extremely strong links to the local public and private sectors, giving them unrivalled access to a network of professional contacts, practical exposure and the opportunity to study real-world situations through project work, internships and mentorships.

There’s also opportunities for international collaborations and the chance for students to qualify for admission to practice law in their final year.

Study a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws at UC and you will:

• Obtain a broad and in-depth understanding of the theoretical and practical knowledge of law
• Combine creativity and legal problem solving to create innovative business solutions
• Fine-tune your ability to present ideas and opinions effectively and communicate within and across professional and cultural boundaries
• Explore a range of creative study options designed around your personal interests
• Acquire the ability to problem solve, analyse and evaluate information in a systematic, creative and insightful way 
• Use professional knowledge and skills ethically and responsibly for the benefit of others and the environment
• Learn advanced legal research and writing skills and how to implement them
• Gain eligibility to a globally recognised range of professional accreditations
• Build an enviable list of industry contacts.

Specialist Major: Global Studies
The Global Studies major prepares students to be active global citizens who can find creative ways of addressing the challenges faced by the international community, now and in the future; who understand the complex, interconnected, and culturally diverse nature of the contemporary world; who think critically about issues within their global context; and who possess the flexibility, analytical skills, and global mindset to adapt effectively to rapidly changing work environments.

Students will learn to make use of interdisciplinary perspectives to;

• Understand cultural diversity, and socio-cultural change in local communities and transnational contexts
• Critically analyse global institutions, social movements, frameworks, and processes in their historical context
• Engage in critical reflection and problem solving in relation to major global challenges such as environmental degradation, resource scarcity, climate change, and social justice

The major will prepare students for a wide range of careers in a globalised world helping them to develop the intercultural competencies, critical thinking skills, and interdisciplinary understanding of the global context that are valued by a large range of employers across government, business, and the NGO sector.