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About the course
This combined degree develops a strong foundation in social science alongside advanced legal knowledge, helping you understand how social systems shape communities and public life. You’ll study core and elective courses across both disciplines, exploring issues such as inequality, justice, health and crime while building professional legal skills. Graduates are prepared for diverse, cross-sector careers in law and social policy-focused fields at bachelor honours level. The programme builds legal reasoning, case analysis, and professional ethics for legal practice and public service pathways.
Career outcome
Career options span legal and non-legal pathways across many sectors. Graduates may pursue roles in the legal sector or apply combined skills in government and public service, non-government organisations, community organisations and human services. The social science component supports work in policy, advocacy and research, while legal training strengthens capability in compliance, governance and regulation. Outcomes align with a combined Bachelor of Social Science and Bachelor of Laws (Honours).
Career outcome
Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as police officer, community corrections officer, youth justice officer, juvenile/ fmaily counsellor, parole officer, family law case officer, and etc. in companies including United Nations, Red Cross, Centrelink, Department of Human Services, Salvation Army, and etc.Living Costs in Newcastle**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 22 - 29 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,199 - 1,586 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,079 - 1,427 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 267 - 353 |
Average Salary**
