Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws
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Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws
Our highly regarded Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws combined degree program will challenge the way you see the world. Graduate with two degrees, opening the door to a wide range of career opportunities – in law or another area where legal skills are in demand. Who is it…
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Our highly regarded Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws combined degree program will challenge the way you see the world. Graduate with two degrees, opening the door to a wide range of career opportunities – in law or another area where legal skills are in demand.
Who is it for?
This qualification is suited to those looking to rethink the way they approach the legal profession and bring about a new way of solving the world’s most interesting challenges.
Career paths
Our graduates can be found in a broad range of careers and roles, including:
Advertising executive
Analyst
Anthropologist
Archaeologist
Archivist
Art historian
Barrister
Business administrator or manager
Business analyst
Creative lead
Diplomat
Economist
Editor or publisher
Foreign affairs and trade officer
Government policy officer
Heritage specialist
Historian
Information specialist
Journalist
Judge
Language specialist
Magistrate
Management consultant
Marketing and communications specialist
Media producer
Museum or gallery curator
Policy adviser
Project manager
Project officer
Researcher
Sociologist
Solicitor
Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws combined degree who wish to become legal practitioners complete an accredited program of practical legal training following completion of award requirements.
Professional accreditation
This course is accredited by the Legal Profession Admission Board of NSW (LPAB) and graduates are eligible to practise law in New South Wales.
Upon admission as a lawyer, you are also eligible for admission in other Australian states and territories, either directly or under the Mutual Recognition Scheme. This course can be used as a basis for seeking admission in many law jurisdictions overseas.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The Australian National University (ANU) is one of Australia’s premier universities and ranked amongst the best in the world. It was created by Federal Parliament in 1946 to drive the nation forward and advance Australia’s international standing through research and education of the highest quality. ANU is distinctive because of its national mission, international focus and impressive record in research and education for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Our leading researchers drive our educational programs and shape the ANU learning experience. Students at ANU enjoy excellent staff-student ratios and great employment prospects. They benefit from award-winning and challenging teaching, first-rate facilities and the collegial atmosphere of a residential campus.
The University of Sydney, located in Sydney, Australia, is a world-renowned institution that is ranked in the top 20 universities in the world (QS World University Rankings, 2024). Students come from all over the globe to study at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Students have the choice of selecting from Australia’s widest range of programmes and disciplines. Offering over 400 study areas to select from, the university has two subjects that are ranked in the top ten in the world, with an additional 30 disciplines ranked amongst the top 50 in the world (QS 2023 Subject Rankings). Career opportunities for students are enhanced through internships and work experience, as well as the option of studying abroad for part of their degree through one of the university’s overseas programmes.