Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Global Studies

Australian Catholic University - Melbourne

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Overview

This dual degree provides the legal knowledge and practical skills to handle the demands of 21st Century legal practice coupled with an awareness of current global issues involving economics, politics, societal change and development, health and environmental sustainability. The degree aims to develop ethical and professionally skilled graduates with a breadth of knowledge in areas relevant to legal practice and an appreciation of the law's interaction with other disciplines as well as its international dimensions. The core content is commercial legal practice, international and human rights law, ethical practice and social justice, and engagement with the community through a pro bono practical placement program. The course will develop students' knowledge, skills, values and attitudes needed to address some of the biggest challenges facing humankind. A semester of study overseas with one of 60 partner universities is undertaken.

Prerequisites

Year 12 prerequisites

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.

Non-Year 12 prerequisites

Subject proficiency: As for year 12 or equivalent.

Majors

Global Studies, Law.

Potential Career Outcomes

The type of careers this qualification leads to may include legal officer in the public sector, private practice as a solicitor or barrister, international business, management consultancy, marketing, public interest legal work, legal officer for not-for-profit organisations, international marketing.

ATAR & Selection Rank

The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.

ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds
ATAR
(excluding adjustment factors)
Selection Rank
(including adjustment factors)
Highest rank to receive an offer97.2099.95
Median rank to receive an offer75.8083.05
Lowest rank to receive an offer69.7577.90

<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the Australian Catholic University website for admission criteria information.

Course Seeker

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University

Australian Catholic University

Campus

Melbourne

Course Type

Bachelors Degree

Study Area

Law

Indicative ATAR

69.75

Delivery Mode

On-campus

Duration

Full-time: 5 years, Part-time: Available

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State
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Courses
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