Double Law
University of New South Wales - Sydney - Kensington
Overview
UNSW’s Bachelor of Laws double degree program will provide you with in-depth knowledge of the law as well as a broader education to increase your understanding of the wider social implications of it. We offer a wide range of double degree combinations, so you’re sure to find one that’s right for you. Employers seek out our well-rounded graduates for their critical thinking, analytical skills and specialised knowledge. You’ll learn to think outside the box, so you can apply your law degree to countless industries when it comes to your career.
We pride ourselves on our commitment to social justice and throughout your studies you will experience this first-hand through engagement with our centres and clinics. In your second year, you’ll work with clients and lawyers at Kingsford Legal Centre (KLC), a fully functioning community legal centre that operates out of the UNSW Law & Justice building.
Our student-focused, interactive teaching approach includes small class sizes and experiential learning, meaning you will be able to participate and engage in authentic discussions and learning experiences, such as internships and mooting competitions. Studying law at UNSW can open the door to countless opportunities, both inside and outside the legal profession, from commercial practice to working in a community legal centre, to running a start-up or working for an international organisation. As a UNSW Law & Justice student, you have access to our dedicated Careers Service, which was established to assist students to make informed decisions about career pathways and employment opportunities in line with their strengths, interests and current market trends.
Please note: While there is no assumed knowledge for the Bachelor of Laws component of your double degree, there may be assumed knowledge for the non-law component. Please check with the relevant faculty for this detail.
Degree combinations
Bachelor of Actuarial Studies/Bachelor of Laws – 5 years full-time
Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours)/Bachelor of Laws – 6 years full-time
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws – 5 years full-time
Bachelor of City Planning (Honours)/Bachelor of Laws – 6. 7 years full-time
Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws – 5 years full-time
Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice/Bachelor of Laws – 5 years full-time
Bachelor of Data Science and Decisions/Bachelor of Laws – 5.7 years full-time
Bachelor of Economics/Bachelor of Laws – 5 years full-time
* Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Laws – 6.7 years full-time
Bachelor of Fine Arts/Bachelor of Laws – 5 years full-time
Bachelor of Media/Bachelor of Laws – 5 years full-time
Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry (Honours)/Bachelor of Laws – 6.7 years full-time
Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics/Bachelor of Laws – 6 years full-time
Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Laws – 5 years full-time
Bachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics) (Honours)/Bachelor of Laws – 6 years full-time
Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)/Bachelor of Laws – 5 years full-time
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws – 5 years full-time
Bachelor of Social Sciences/Bachelor of Laws – 5.7 years full-time
Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)/Bachelor of Laws – 6.7 years full-time
* Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Laws is studied in combination with aerospace, bioinformatics, chemical, chemical product engineering, civil, computer, electrical, environmental, mechanical, mechanical and manufacturing, mechatronics, mining, photovoltaics and solar energy, quantum, renewable energy, software, surveying or telecommunications.
Majors
Areas of study
For Bachelor of Laws: Administrative law; business associations; contracts; court process, evidence and proof; crime and the criminal process; criminal laws; equity and trusts; federal constitutional law; introducing law and justice; lawyers, ethics and justice; principles of private law, principles of public law; land law; law in the global context; resolving civil disputes; seven electives and one prescribed elective; torts. For non-law degree: Refer to the relevant non-law degree entry.
Potential Career Outcomes
Career opportunities
Graduate career-ready with UNSW Law & Justice’s in-house careers service, dedicated to our students and alumni. The service includes a jobs board and a range of resources, presentations and workshops to maximise your employability.
Legal practise as a solicitor or barrister or in-house legal counsel in a range of national and international organisations, banks and accountancy firms, regulatory bodies, government departments. Completing a UNSW law degree also enables graduates to pursue careers in business, media, the arts, science, education, engineering, government and the not-for-profit sector. Refer to the non-law degree entry for more information.
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 offer | 99.95 | 99.95 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 97.05 | 97.85 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 85.2 | 94.25 |
<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the University of New South Wales website for admission criteria information.
This information is sourced from Course Seeker, a joint initiative between the Australian Government and the Tertiary Admission Centres. View more information on Course Seeker.
University
University of New South Wales
Campus
Sydney - Kensington
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Law
Indicative ATAR
85.20
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 6.7 years
Course Link
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- State
- NSW
- Type
- University
- Courses
- 124
- Campuses
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Canberra at ADFA Sydney - Kensington Sydney - Kensington/Online Sydney - Paddington
Please note that these statistics simply refer to the information we have in our database. This is not an exhaustive list of courses offered at University of New South Wales. Please refer to the institution's website for the most current information.
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