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Universities Australia Australian Catholic University Courses Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Global Studies

Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Global Studies
at Australian Catholic University

Sydney, Australia

Tuition Fee AU$ 31,216
Country Rank-
Duration60 Months
Score IELTS: 7 TOEFL: 94

Program Overview

This unique degree is designed to develop an awareness of the broader context in which legal issues arise including the political, historical, philosophical and economic dimensions.

The Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Global Studies also offers an international education, and you will be required to study abroad (ACU has over 60 partner institutions around the world) and/or do an internship that provides international work experience in your third year. You will also complete 80 hours of pro bono work (after your first year), providing you with firsthand experience of the legal system while allowing you to contribute to the common good.

The Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Global Studies produces well-rounded graduates ready for legal practice and a range of professional careers in an increasingly global environment.

Students who have completed 120 credit points of law units with a grade point average of 5.75 and above may apply to complete an honours degree.

Course Content
Year 1

Semester 1
- Foundations of Law and Legal Research
- Contract Law
- Global History: Six Degrees of Separation
- General elective
Year 1

Semester 2
- Introduction to Australian Public Law
- Commercial Law
- Self and Community: Exploring the Anatomy
- Being Human
- Ethics and the Good Life
- Introduction to International Relations
Year 2

Semester 1
- Criminal Law and Procedure
- Torts
- Global studies list A
- Global studies elective 1
Year 2

Semester 2
- Business Organisations
- Community Legal Engagement Pro Bono
- Global studies list B
- Global studies elective 2
Year 3

Semester 1
- Law elective 1
- Justice and Change in a Global World
- Global studies list C
- Statutory Interpretation
Year 3

Semester 2
- Global Study Abroad A
- Global Study Abroad D
  
  or
- Global Study International Internship
Year 4

Semester 1
- Evidence
- Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility
- Global Studies Research Project
- Property
Year 4
- Constitutional Law
- Equity and Trusts
- Civil Procedure and Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Land Law
Year 5

Semester 1
- Administrative Law
- International Law
- Law elective 2
- Law elective 3
Year 5

Semester 2
- Law elective 6
- Legal Theory
- Law elective 4
- Law elective 5
Entry Requirement
If you’re currently completing Year 12 you may be eligible for adjustment factors that can boost your rank and help you get into your desired course.

Adjustment factors may be applied to your TAC application if you study particular subjects, attend schools geographically close to our campuses or in certain regional areas, apply as an elite athlete or performer or meet certain other criteria.

IELTS (International English Language Testing System): Overall score of 7.0, Individual score of 6.5 for all tests.

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language – Academic): from an Internet based total of 94, achieve a minimum of 24 in writing, 20 in speaking and listening, 19 in reading.
Fees & Scholarships
- Unit fee: $3902
- Average first year fee: $31216
- Estimate total cost: $156080
The tuition fees quoted above are for commencing students in the current year who undertake a normal full-time load. The Unit Fee is based on a 10cp unit. Fees are reviewed annually.

Tuition fees for continuing students may increase by up to 3 percent each year for the minimum duration of the course as provided on your electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCOE). Students who continue to study beyond the minimum duration will have the relevant annual commencing rate applied to their fees for subsequent study periods.
Career Prospect
As a graduate you can pursue a range of legal careers including:
- private practice as a solicitor or barrister
- careers in the public sector both local and international
- government service including the diplomatic service, the United Nations system, other international organisations and NGOs
- social entrepreneurship and companies with global outreach
- international relations
- journalism including travel journalism and tourism

Cost Of Studying At Australian Catholic University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

Loans Sanctioned

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Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Global Studies at Australian Catholic University