Degree overview

Forge your own path

When you study a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) you unlock exciting and diverse career paths tailored to your passions. Choose from hundreds of courses in the arts and humanities, and graduate with strong legal expertise that elevates your potential across a wide range of sectors.

Career opportunities

Career opportunities span a wide range of sectors including

  • legal sector
  • local, state and commonwealth public service
  • non-government organisations
  • higher education
  • media and communications
  • arts and cultural organisations
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88.6% employed within four months of graduating.

Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020-2022 - Undergraduate Law and Paralegal Studies

Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

UAC Code , Program Code 40150

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CRICOS Code , Program Code 40150

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Selection rank

Duration (FT)(PT)

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UAC Code

Program Code 40150

This criteria is based on a full-time domestic student attending Callaghan campus. Please select your criteria to personalise your study options and your circumstances.

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CRICOS Code

Program Code 40150

This criteria is based on a full-time international student attending Callaghan campus. Please select your criteria to personalise your study options and your circumstances.

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Course overview

You will develop skills to provide professional advice based on specialised knowledge of the law and its application to different situations.

You will study core law courses as well as arts study areas:

  • the legal system
  • criminal law and procedure
  • international law
  • history
  • English and writing
  • psychology studies
  • information technology
This is a combined degree

For additional information about this degree you can refer to the pages for the corresponding single degrees: Bachelor of Arts, and Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Combined

2024 Program Handbook

The courses shown above are a guide, and don't reflect the exact year-by-year structure of the program, you should always refer to the program handbook for details of the complete program structure, course requirements and availability.

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Student experience

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At the University of Newcastle, we embed practical, hands-on learning in all our degrees. Check out just some of the opportunities our students have had to build their experience.

Career-ready placements

Students will complete a minimum 140-hour placement in the second or third year of their degree program. There will be a variety of opportunities available to undertake a placement in their desired career field, including museums, libraries and archives, arts and cultural organisations, non-government organisations, and local, state and commonwealth public service.

Studying at Newcastle campus

Studying at Newcastle City campus

How to apply

Apply as a domestic student

You are a domestic student if you are:

  • An Australian or New Zealand citizen (including dual citizens)
  • A permanent resident of Australia
  • A holder of a permanent Australian visa.

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