- Courses
- Bachelor of Social Science / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
Bachelor of Social Science / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
University of Newcastle
University Drive CALLAGHAN New South Wales 2308
Overview
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.
Study Option
- Tuition Fees
- Duration260 Weeks
- IntakeFebruary 2025
- Study Typecampus
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Campuses
The University of Newcastle (Newcastle City)
New South Wales ( Inc. Sydney )
Cnr King and Auckland St, Corner of Auckland and Hunter Streets (NeW Space), Newcastle, 2300
Course Structure
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.
2024 Program Handbook
The courses shown above are a guide, and don't reflect the exact year-by-year structure of the program, you should always refer to the program handbook for details of the complete program structure, course requirements and availability.
Career Outcomes
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.
Academic
Admission to our undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC), the highest ed
Entry Requirement
TOEFL paper-based test score of 589; TOEFL internet based score of 94; IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0; PTE GSE score of 65; Cambridge English: Advanced score of 67.
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