Bachelor of International Studies/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

This program is designed for high-achieving law students in the Bachelor of International StudiesBachelor of Laws program who wish to undertake an extended level of study and research in law. The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) program satisfies the academic degree requirements for admission to practise as an Australian lawyer. Combining theory and practice, you will engage in collaborative face-to-face problem and case-based learning and participate in authentic assessments supported by online learning materials. The program provides you with a broad progressive legal education with a strong practical orientation to the law. You will develop your knowledge and skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, research, communication, collaboration, self-management, ethical and professional awareness and judgement. You will have the opportunity to develop skills in legal advocacy, negotiation and legal technology and extend your professional and learning experiences through work integrated learning, clinical placement and international exchange engagements.
An Honours degree indicates academic excellence in a professional context and, as an Australian Qualifications Framework Level 8 qualification, you may also have direct entry into postgraduate programs including Masters and Doctor of Philosophy programs.

There is no direct entry into the Honours program. You can apply only following completion of at least 160 credit points of law study and by meeting specified criteria (see Admission details). As an embedded Honours program, you are not required to undertake an additional period of study.