Bachelor
School of Law, Fremantle Campus
Accredited by the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia, the Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Behavioural Science is a five-year degree, if studied full-time. Designed with input from leading judges, senior barristers, solicitors and academics, this highly practical degree is complemented with numerous opportunities for work experience and mentorship.
Academic requirements for this program are outlined below. In addition, to be eligible for admission, all applicants need to satisfy minimum requirements outlined at admission requirements. These include those relating to age and English Language Proficiency. We also consider your application more broadly - your non-academic achievements (such as any previous leadership roles, volunteering, work, church and/or community involvement) as well as personal qualities - your aspirations and interests and your capacity to complete your chosen program.
Applicants with recent Secondary Education:
Applicants with Higher Education Study
Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) Study
Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for Advanced Standing.
Applicants with Work and Life Experience
Applicants who left secondary education more than two years previously and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since then, but with relevant work and life experience. Such experience may include, but is not limited to:
Please note: all applicants must be of school leaving age or older to apply.
Here at The University of Notre Dame Australia, we are committed to the development of job-ready graduates. In order to achieve this, and maintain our ranking as the number one university in Australia for overall graduate employment, this unique degree has been designed in a precise manner.
As a student in the School of Law, we encourage you to take advantage of our intimate seminar settings. With small class sizes, this is the perfect environment for you to explore and develop your skills in public speaking, advocacy, negotiation and dispute resolution. Students are also encouraged to learn outside of the classroom, particularly by attending our Eminent Speakers Series. This unique forum connects students and graduates with leading experts in the discussion of contemporary legal and professional matters.
The Bachelor of Laws finds its perfect complement in the Bachelor of Behavioural Science, incorporating the disciplines of psychology, sociology, political science and cultural studies. Examining subjects including Development Psychology, Organisational Behaviour, and Community Policy and Development, you will learn how to apply the concepts such as social justice and equity to all aspects of human interaction.
The following careers are open to graduates of this program:
Core Curriculum
Year One
Year Two
Year Three
Year Four
Year Five
Law Electives*
*Available law electives are subject to change and may vary depending on your campus and year of study. Please check with your school for the current electives on offer.
More information about the courses can be found at the course descriptions page.
Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Regulations.