Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Laws
Deakin University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00113B
Graduating with two versatile degrees sets you up for a career without limitations. Combine an industry-leading legal education with thought-provoking investigative learning when you study Deakins Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws. Study everything from tort law to commercial law at Deakin Law School, while exploring a complementary specialisation, including criminology, sociology, politics and policy studies and media studies, through your arts degree. The real-world experience you gain throughout your degree will prepare you for roles across a wide range of fields. In the law stream, you can work on real cases alongside established legal professionals at the Deakin Law Clinic. In the arts stream, you will develop industry-relevant skills on work-integrated learning projects and, depending on your major, you may choose to undertake a study abroad experience.
Structure
To complete the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws, students must attain a total of 40 credit points, consisting of 16 credit points from the Faculty of Arts and Education and 24 credit points from the Faculty of Business and Law, plus the compulsory 0-credit point MAI010 Academic Integrity Module. Most units (think of units as subjects) are equal to 1 credit point. Most students choose to study 4 units per trimester, and usually undertake 2 trimesters each year.
Subjects
- Advertising
- Anthropology
- Arabic
- English - Childrens literature
- Chinese
- English - Creative writing
- Criminology
- Design
- Digital media
- Drama
- Education
- Gender and sexuality studies
- Geography and society
- History
- Indonesian
- International relations
- Journalism
- Language and culture studies
- English - Literary studies
- Media studies
- Middle East studies
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Politics and policy studies
- Professional experience and practice
- Public relations
- Religious Studies
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Sport and society
- Sustainability and society
- Visual arts
Standard entry requirements
If you are currently studying Year 12 or completed Year 12 in the previous two years and have not attempted higher education or VET/Polytechnic study since, your selection is based on the following.
Recognition
The law degree is designed to satisfy the university component of the requirements to become an Australian Lawyer set by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board (VLAB). In addition to completing an approved LLB degree, a person seeking entry is required to work for one year as a legal trainee, or to undertake a practical legal training (PLT) course.
Study pathways
Alternative exits: Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Arts, Diploma of Indonesian
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud(online) | International: $224,000 | No |
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| Geelong Waterfront | International: $224,000 | No |
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| Melbourne Burwood | International: $224,000 | No |
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Further information
Bachelor of Arts majors not available at all campuses.
