Bachelor of Theology/Bachelor of Laws

Australian Catholic University - Melbourne

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Overview

This unique double degree will provide an education in law and theology informed by the values of the Christian tradition and oriented to the professional values and practice of law. This course has a focus on ethical behaviour, social justice and the common good to produce professionally skilled graduates prepared for legal practice with an appreciation of the law's interaction with theology. 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 built around themes of commercial legal practice, international and human rights law and ethical practice, with a commitment to social justice and engagement with the community through a pro bono legal placement program.

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

Biblical Studies, Christian Thought, Law, Liberal Arts.

Potential Career Outcomes

The type of careers this qualification leads to may include private practice as a solicitor or barrister, legal officer in the public sector, government administration, legal researcher, teacher, church minister, chaplain, social inclusion and pastoral worker, social worker, researcher, journalist, administrator, public relations professional.

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 offerL/NL/N
Median rank to receive an offerL/NL/N
Lowest rank to receive an offerL/NL/N

<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

Delivery Mode

On-campus

Duration

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

Indicative ATAR

Unknown

Course Link

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State
VIC
Type
University
Courses
321
Campuses
Ballarat Blacktown Brisbane Canberra (Signadou) Melbourne North Sydney (MacKillop) Strathfield (Mount St Mary)
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