Bachelor of Laws Bachelor of International Studies
Bachelor of Laws Bachelor of International Studies
The Bachelor of Laws Bachelor of Arts in International Studies takes a global approach to the study of law and culture with a requirement for students to spend a year overseas. Years 1-3 of the course are conducted at UTS, and encompass legal studies core subjects and electives/majors, including the…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Bachelor of Laws Bachelor of Arts in International Studies takes a global approach to the study of law and culture with a requirement for students to spend a year overseas. Years 1-3 of the course are conducted at UTS, and encompass legal studies core subjects and electives/majors, including the new Legal Futures and Technology major.
In the International Studies component, students select a country major that guides their choice of language and culture subjects in preparation for their overseas experience.
In addition to immersing students in another culture, the international studies program also delivers hands-on experience with cross-cultural legal issues, preparing students for international legal roles or to provide legal expertise for international organisations or foreign investors. This course also meets the academic requirements for admission to practise law in NSW.
Course structure
The course comprises a total of 240 credit points. The study components for course completion are as follows.
The law component of 144 credit points is made up of:
108 credit points of compulsory core law subjects
30 credit points of law options, including either:
30 credit points of law options, or
30 credit points of legal futures and technology options
a 6-credit-point legal theory option.
Careers
Career options include legal policy adviser within a government department, lawyer in a commercial or corporate sector with international links. Graduates can work with international organisations such as the United Nations and opportunities also exist in foreign affairs.
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.
The English proficiency requirement is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
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.
