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.

Major: Law Electives

The Law Electives Major is designed to provide students with opportunities to broaden and deepen their knowledge of the law, and expand students' work-integrated learning experiences. This Major provides students with a sequenced and linear learning experience to accommodate the diverse nature of workplace choices available to new law graduates. Students will be required to undertake at least one work-integrated learning elective unit, and at least two breadth and depth elective options. The Elective Major enables students to direct their own research and learning through their choice of electives and, for students who meet the entry requirements, through the Honours Program.