Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts

Course structure

You are required to complete 40 units, including:

• 16 arts units consisting of three core arts units, and one arts major and one arts minor; and one additional elective unit
• 24 law units consisting of 16 core law units and eight units (one 8 pack or two 4 packs from either liberal law, legal practice and/or commercial law) liberal law or legal practice.

Unit information

For information on the units, you could study as part of this course, visit the Handbook and select the "Course Structure" tab.

Credit transfer information

If you have already completed study relevant to the course you have enrolled in, you may be eligible for credit transfer.

Creative Writing major
Do you have a passion for writing? Our Creative Writing major offers you the chance to develop the skills and knowledge you'll need as a writer in the digital age. You will develop a tool kit of writing styles and genres, including traditional fiction, non-fiction, poetry and scriptwriting, as well as experimental and hybrid genres such as speculative fiction, flash fiction, lyric essays, docufiction, and concrete poetry, among others. 

English and Cultural Studies major
This major brings together two distinct but complementary disciplines: literary studies, where literature is read for its own sake and for the values it reveals in stories, poems and plays about our lived and imaginary experiences; and cultural studies, where ideas and concepts derived from a broad study of culture are explored through a variety of texts including film, media, television, advertising and the like. You'll learn to apply critical thinking across a range of genres and participate in thoughtful debate.

Geography major
You'll explore Australian geography and climate whilst forming practical skills with Geography Information Systems (GIS). This major also extends your knowledge into human geography, demographic analysis and sustainable environments. 

History and Politics major
This major offers a rich exploration of the historical events, politics, conflicts, cultures, values and traditions that have shaped our modern world. 
Journalism This major introduces you to journalism and media relations preparing you for a career in a range of genres. You'll graduate with foundational knowledge including the boundaries of legal and ethical journalism, plus how to frame the narrative and write for a variety of settings. 

Journalism major
This major introduces you to journalism and media relations preparing you for a career in a range of genres. You'll graduate with foundational knowledge including the boundaries of legal and ethical journalism, plus how to frame the narrative and write for a variety of settings. 

Liberal Arts major
The Liberal Arts major is available if you wish to gain credit for another course. Approval from the Head of Course is required to access this major.

Pathway to Teaching (Early Childhood) major
If you're thinking about becoming an early childhood teacher in childcare/early learning centres and kindergartens, this is a suitable choice for you. This major is designed to fast-track you to our Master of Teaching where you can apply for four units of credit.

Pathway to Teaching (Primary) major
If you're thinking about becoming a primary school teacher, this is a suitable choice for you. This major is designed to fast-track you to our Master of Teaching where you can apply for four units of credit.

Public Relations major
You'll learn key concepts surrounding crisis communications, celebrity public relations, media industries, social media and society ensuring your ability to communicate effectively within an organisational environment.  As a graduate, you may find employment in areas of employee relations, reputation and crisis management, media, content management, event management, communication strategy, and product development.

Theatre Studies major
You'll explore areas including medieval theatre, commedia dell'arte, Shakespeare and modernism as well as a range of contemporary Australian and international theatre plays and practice. Plus, you'll master theatre methods and develop your own creative practice.

Visual Arts major
Expand your horizons with the study of self-expression and exploration through visual art. You will seek out the connection between culture and society, with visual art. Plus, you'll learn to analyse how culture impacts us as individuals and develop professional skills to connect with the arts infrastructure. 
 

Digital Storytelling minor
This minor introduces you to fundamental skills in visual design, digital video production, and narrative and documentary film-making techniques.

Discovering Theatre minor
Explore the origins of theatre, musical theatre, Australian drama and the evolution of comedy within theatre in this minor. 

Environmental Management minor
You will learn the big picture around why an organisation needs an environmental conscience. You'll explore Australian Government environmental legislation and develop essential skills such as impact assessment to help any organisation live up to its environmental license to operate.

Essential Geography minor 
This minor introduces human geography themes, Australian geography, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) tools and Australian weather and climate. 

First Nations Studies minor
In this minor, you will engage with colonialism taking you into the national context of First Nations Australians and perspectives in interface with non-Indigenous power and authority. You will develop skill sets to critically investigate, argue and interpret issues around identity, nationalism and power, and to question issues and approaches that purport to be about ‘reconciliation’. 
 

Liberal Arts minor
The Liberal Arts minor is available if you wish to gain credit for another course. Approval from the Head of Course is required to access this minor.

Literary Studies minor
Explore the complexities and delicacies of a variety to literary genres. Plus, you will develop analytical skills and new perspectives to enhance your own literary practices.
 

Strategic Communication minor
Strategic Communication is about using communication techniques with purpose. This minor shows you how to craft a message for a specific audience to ensure the message is received as intended and can be acted upon.

Visual Art Practices minor
Expand your horizons with the study of self-expression and exploration through visual art. In this minor, you'll work in a studio, think critically and engage in creative processes to develop a portfolio of your own contemporary artworks.

 
Working with the Media minor
This minor will introduce you to the world of the media, from traditional to contemporary forms of journalism. You'll learn how the media operates, what they want and what makes the news. 

World History minor
This minor introduces you to some world histories, including ancient, medieval, modern and the twentieth-century eras. 
 

Writing Stories minor
Calling all storytellers, this minor helps you to develop and refine your skills in writing engaging works for different audiences and markets. 

This course has no residential schools.