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Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws

Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree.
Australian Catholic University

500

in world overall ranking*

57

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws combines broad humanities and social sciences study with accredited legal training. You’ll build strong communication, critical thinking and research skills while developing legal knowledge for professional practice. The double degree supports multidisciplinary perspectives and includes the option to apply for an honours pathway in law based on academic performance. This is an undergraduate double degree in law and arts. The programme builds legal reasoning, case analysis, and professional ethics for legal practice and public service pathways.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue legal practice and related professional roles across government, regulation and policy, and the not-for-profit sector. The combined arts and law focus also supports careers in media, politics, diplomacy and academia, with skills suited to evolving digital and global workplaces. Pro bono experience and industry engagement help prepare students for professional environments. This is a bachelor-level pathway into law and broader arts-related careers. Preparing graduates for legal practice, paralegal, compliance, and public sector legal support roles.

Entry requirements

ATAR 75.00 for Brisbane.


Living Costs in Brisbane**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 23
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,467 - 1,940
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,073 - 1,419
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 7 - 8
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 237 - 314

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$17,392 per year

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Information

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5 years

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March, August

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Brisbane
Melbourne
North Sydney

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

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Up to A$5,000

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