Bachelors of Humanities / Laws (Honours)

About the course

Combine legal training with a humanities degree to build broad cultural and historical insight alongside strong professional legal capability. You’ll study key intellectual movements shaping Western civilisation and explore literature, art, politics, religion and society, while developing persuasive communication and critical thinking. In law, you’ll learn through collaborative seminars and active learning to build a high-level understanding of the law for modern practice in Law at Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree level.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue admission pathways toward legal practice and apply their combined humanities and law expertise across government, policy, advocacy, diplomacy, compliance and corporate roles. The program builds research, analysis and persuasive communication skills suited to litigation support, advisory work, public administration, community organisations, and roles in cultural and international sectors. This prepares you for diverse careers in Law at Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree level.

Living Costs in Brisbane**

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

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)