Laws

As a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) student you will join a long tradition of legal scholarship at the TC Beirne School of Law, developing knowledge and skills that can be used to shape societies, governments and, ultimately, the world.

• The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) is a four-year program designed to develop a high-level understanding of the law, along with personal and professional skills transferable across a wide range of careers.
• Develop outstanding skills in critical, rational and analytical thinking, and learn how to craft clear and persuasive arguments. The program also meets the academic requirements for admission as a legal practitioner in Australia.
• Benefit from a strong co-curricular program that includes real-world experience in the legal profession; holistic events to help you stay healthy, engaged and motivated; and national and international mooting competitions.
• Graduate with an internationally respected honours qualification, with advanced knowledge and skills that will set you apart in a competitive job market and provide a pathway to future research or learning.

The courses offered in the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) are set out in the course list. Each course is allocated a certain number of units . A standard full-time study load is 8 units per semester.

• Law of Contract I: Principles of Contractual Agreement
• Law of Contract II: Principles of Contractual Liability
• Principles of Public Law
• Criminal Law: Principles, Offences and Defences
• Foundations of Property Law
• Constitutional Law
• And more

All international applicants need to meet the minimum entry score for admission into this program.

If you’re currently studying year 12 (or equivalent) in Australia or New Zealand, you need to meet this program’s minimum OP or Rank score.

If you’re currently completing your senior schooling elsewhere, you need to meet this program’s minimum equivalent international entry score.

If you’re not a current school leaver, your application will be considered on an individual basis.

Prerequisites

Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) English.

English Proficiency

IELTS overall 7; writing 7; speaking 7; reading 6; listening 6. 

International students are eligible to apply for a number of scholarships and prizes. These may be offered by the University, the Australian Government, foreign governments, or private organisations.