Human rights advocacy has never been more important. It’s a rapidly growing field across the world and involves aspects of law, criminal justice, history, philosophy and politics.
Studying a Bachelor of Human Rights/Bachelor of Laws will prepare you for a rewarding legal career in human rights both in Australia and globally.
Your strong commitment to social justice is at the heart of this double degree. Like you, we believe in standing up for people in need and issues that matter. We want you to see life through the eyes of others and be inspired to become the leading human rights lawyers and advocates of the 21st century. As a central part of your studies, you will gain essential skills in critical thinking, writing, analysis and debating – skills in high demand from employers.
Our law degree fulfills the academic requirements for admission to the legal profession in Australia.
Our graduates can pursue careers in:
the legal profession
advocacy: domestic and International advocacy, humanitarian services, disaster relief, policy development, volunteer co-ordination
social services: human services provision, public health, economic development, policy development
government administration
industry regulation
communications: foreign news reporting/correspondence, investigative journalism, research
politics
NGOs, both domestic and international
academia
diplomacy
Unit fee: $3902
Average first year fee: $31216
Estimate total cost: $156080
You could be eligible for one of the hundreds of scholarships we award each year to help students from across the university with the cost of studying, accommodation or overseas study opportunities. Some of our scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit, but these aren’t just for the academically gifted; ACU also recognises excellence in community engagement and leadership. We also offer a range of scholarships for those who may be struggling financially or who have faced other barriers to accessing education.