Bachelor of Social Science / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
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Bachelor of Social Science / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
Understand our world – then make an impact Develop a deep understanding of the complex systems that define our world. Graduate with strong legal expertise that elevates your potential across a wide range of sectors. Through core and elective courses, you will learn to analyse, challenge and gain insight into…
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Understand our world – then make an impact
Develop a deep understanding of the complex systems that define our world. Graduate with strong legal expertise that elevates your potential across a wide range of sectors.
Through core and elective courses, you will learn to analyse, challenge and gain insight into globally significant research. Explore gender, class, race, crime, illness and health, social justice and more.
Pursue a traditional career in the legal field, or make your mark across government, NGOs, business, and community organisations – there are opportunities in almost every sector.
Course overview
Within this combined degree program, you will study a combination of Social Science and Law courses over a period of five years full-time.
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.
Career opportunities
Career opportunities span a wide range of industries and sectors, including:
Legal Sector
Local, State and Federal Public Service
Non-Government Organisations
Global Health
Human Services
Higher Education.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Newcastle, Australia is a world-class university. Excellence in teaching, research, and the student experience are our focus.
The University of Newcastle is one of the world’s top 200 universities1, known for making a global impact and top 5 in the world for partnering for a more sustainable future2.
We embrace technology and best practice to deliver the best possible student experience. Our mission is to help students become life-ready graduates. We do this through practical learning, innovative styles of teaching, internationally recognised study programs and world-class research.
We are number one in Australia for industry collaboration3, our partnerships help our more than 39,000 students4 to be more employable and start on higher salaries than the Australian average5.
1 QS World University Rankings 2023
2 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2022
3 Innovation Connections IC Report 2014 - 2020
4 The University of Newcastle Data Warehouse 2021
5 QILT Graduates Outcomes Survey 2018 - 2020