Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws

About the course

Deakin’s Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws is a double degree that combines a comprehensive legal education with flexible arts study. You’ll study core areas of law while choosing an arts major to deepen your understanding of society, politics, culture and communication. The course emphasises practical experience through opportunities such as law clinic work, placements and work-integrated learning. 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 are equipped for professional entry roles in Law and further postgraduate study. Graduates pursue roles in legal practice, corporate counsel, compliance, and public sector law. Preparing graduates for legal practice, paralegal, compliance, and public sector legal support roles.

Entry requirements

ATAR 80 (Deakin guaranteed ATAR).

Living Costs in Melbourne**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)