Degree overview

Work towards a more equitable and sustainable future

Development, poverty, inequality and environmental sustainability are some of the most important issues in the world today.  Study the causes and consequences of unequal development. Assess policy options for a more equitable and sustainable future. Broaden your understanding with legal expertise.

Career opportunities

Work across international aid organisations, consulting firms and local, state and federal government departments and more.

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89.2% employed within four months of graduating.

Graduate Outcomes Survey 2019-2021 - Undergraduate Law

Bachelor of Development Studies / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

UAC Code , Program Code 40130

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Duration (FT)(PT)

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UAC Code

Program Code 40130

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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English proficiency requirements IELTS overall minimum -
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CRICOS Code

Program Code 40130

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

This combined program provides opportunities to study the causes and consequences of unequal development and assess policy options for a more equitable and sustainable future, while studying the complementary skills in Law.

Learn and develop skills by studying courses in various aspects of law including:

  • Criminal law and procedure
  • Evidence
  • Equity and trusts
  • Administrative law
  • Property law
  • Contract law
This is a combined degree

For additional information about this degree you can refer to the pages for the corresponding single degrees: Bachelor of Development Studies, 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

Meet Kirra, Bachelor of Development Studies student 1:41

Meet University of Newcastle student, Kirra and find out why she chose to study a Bachelor of Development Studies. From international travel opportunities to industry work experience, this degree is preparing Kirra for the real world.

Career-ready placements

You will complete the first 105 hours of your required supervised clinical legal experience under the supervision of solicitors from our School – either in the legal centre itself or as part of our “Law on the Beach” program. School staff also assist to arrange external placements to make up the remaining 180 professional training hours required to qualify to practise as a lawyer.

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Law on the Beach 1:50

Law on the Beach is a free legal advice clinic for members of the local community, held in the relaxed setting of Merewether Surf Club each January and February. Allowing our students to work on real-world cases alongside their studies with Newcastle Legal Centre lawyers, the clinics make seeking legal advice more approachable, particularly for young people.

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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