Bachelor of Laws (4 years)

About the course

UNE’s Bachelor of Laws (4 Years) builds advanced legal knowledge and practical capability for a wide range of legal careers. You’ll study core law areas while broadening your perspective with elective units outside law (such as business or computing). The course emphasises problem-based learning, research training and practical courtroom experience to prepare you for professional legal practice as a bachelor-level law graduate. The programme builds legal reasoning, case analysis, and professional ethics for legal practice and public service pathways.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue diverse pathways across the legal profession and related industries. Typical options include working in legal practice as a solicitor or barrister (subject to professional admission requirements), as well as roles in government, compliance, policy, corporate or community organisations. The degree’s emphasis on research, analysis and practical experience supports career development in law and law-adjacent fields for bachelor-level graduates. Preparing graduates for legal practice, paralegal, compliance, and public sector legal support roles.

Entry requirements

Guaranteed ATAR: 80.00. Entry is based on recent secondary (ATAR), higher education (GPA), VET study, or relevant or professional paid work experience.

Living Costs in Armidale**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 851 - 1,125	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 764 - 1,010
Transportation (Daily) A$ 3 - 5	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 365 - 483

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)