Bachelor of Social Sciences / Law

About the course

This double degree combines social sciences with legal study to build strong analytical, research and communication skills alongside a comprehensive foundation in law. You’ll explore how social, political and cultural forces shape people, communities and policy, while learning legal reasoning and frameworks. The program prepares you for interdisciplinary work across law, government and social policy as a Bachelor-level qualification in law and social science. The programme builds legal reasoning, case analysis, and professional ethics for legal practice and public service pathways.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue careers that benefit from combined legal and social science expertise, including legal practice pathways, policy and program roles in government, advocacy and community organisations, and research or consulting in social and public policy. The degree supports work in areas such as regulation, human rights, social justice, compliance and public administration, as a Bachelor-level qualification in law with social science breadth. Preparing graduates for legal practice, paralegal, compliance, and public sector legal support roles.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)