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About the course
The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) is a professional degree which satisfies the academic requirements for admission to practise as an Australian lawyer. It is also a preparation for diverse careers in and beyond the law, and offers pathways to graduate studies. The course provides advanced and integrated knowledge of the principal areas of legal practice, legal concepts and broader perspectives about the law. The programme builds legal reasoning, case analysis, and professional ethics for legal practice and public service pathways.
Career outcome
Graduates are prepared for legal training pathways and roles in law firms, government, courts and regulatory bodies, supported by a strong understanding of human behaviour. The psychology component strengthens skills in research, communication and evidence-based reasoning, useful in areas such as policy, compliance, dispute resolution, community services and organisational settings. This Bachelor double degree supports careers spanning legal practice and psychology-informed professional work. Preparing graduates for legal practice, paralegal, compliance, and public sector legal support roles.
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***
