ENTRY REQUIREMENT
International entry requirement
Nepal: 90%
Subject prerequisites
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.
English language requirement
6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.
COURSE AND CAREER OUTCOMES
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Arts intended learning outcomes
Demonstrate appropriate understanding and competence in the prescribed areas of knowledge required for admission into the legal practice in Victoria, Australia.
Develop creative, critical and analytical skills to address problems in a range of social and cultural contexts.
Demonstrate high-level, ethical, professional and culturally aware communication skills.
Design and conduct independent and collaborative research into complex problems relating to social issues, considering ethical implications and multiple perspectives.
Navigate, critically assess and strategically utilise information from both physical and digital sources.
Demonstrate broad knowledge of Australian legal systems, institutions and procedures, including fundamental legal principles and concepts, substantive areas of law and international and comparative contexts.
Demonstrate analytical and practical skills in identifying legal issues, applying legal doctrine and solving legal problems using innovative and creative thought.
Effectively and cogently communicate legal research, knowledge and analysis orally and in writing to a variety of audiences both legal and non-legal.
Demonstrate a capacity to reflect on their own learning approaches, work independently, manage and foster personal and professional development, and collaborate effectively in a team environment.
Demonstrate an ability to study and research using appropriate technology and discerning judgment, identifying, consolidating and critically analysing relevant legal sources.
Recognise and reflect on lawyers' professional and ethical responsibilities and the importance of integrity and service in legal analysis and practice.
Demonstrate a critical awareness of the historical, social, economic and cultural contexts and implications of laws and the role of lawyers in promoting justice and equity.
Apply systematic, detailed knowledge and understanding of at least one discipline or interdisciplinary area in the Humanities and Social Sciences.
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Arts career opportunities
Studying law in combination with arts can lead to a range of careers in the public or private sector.
Your career options include:
Barrister/solicitor
Interview clients and represent them in court. Prepare cases by conducting investigations, undertaking research, and arranging witness preparation.
Human rights lawyer
Provide legal counsel to victims of human rights violations.
Diplomat
Maintain international relations and negotiate agreements regarding peace and war, trade and economics, culture, the environment, and human rights.
FEES AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Estimated course fees for international students
Estimated fees per year (2025):
A$40 600 per 120 credit points.
Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year.
International scholarships
Destination Australia – an Australian Government initiative
The Destination Australia scheme supports new international students to study in regional Australia and offers students a high-quality learning experience. For eligible applicants, these scholarships are worth up to A$15 000 per annum for up to four years.
