Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Global Studies

The Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Global Studies produces well-rounded graduates ready for legal practice and a range of professional careers in an increasingly global environment. As a graduate you can pursue a range of legal careers including:

private practice as a solicitor or barrister
careers in the public sector both local and international
government service including the diplomatic service, the United Nations system, other international organisations and NGOs
social entrepreneurship and companies with global outreach
international relations
journalism including travel journalism and tourism.

This double degree is designed to produce well-rounded graduates ready for legal practice and a wide range of professional careers in an increasingly global environment.

Graduates can pursue a range of legal careers including: private legal practice as a solicitor or barrister; legal officer in the public sector (for example in federal or state government departments and publicly-funded organisations such as universities or public broadcasters); in-house counsel to a wide range of organisations from corporations to trade unions; public interest legal work in community legal centres; and legal research.

Completing this double degree is also excellent preparation for a career in areas as diverse as the public sector, both local and international; government service, including diplomatic service, both local and international; the United Nations system and other international organisations; social entrepreneurship and companies with a global outreach; international relations; journalism, including travel journalism; and travel and tourism.

English (Standard) (Band 3) or English as an Additional Language (EAL) (Band 4)
English (4, SA) at year 12 level