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Bachelor of Fine Arts / Law

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The Bachelor of Fine Arts / Bachelor of Law (BFA LLB) is a 5-year program that combines a highly valued professional legal qualification with a qualification designed for those who wish to involve themselves in creative fields such as animation, visual...

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
5 - 5 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Fees
$12,500 per year / $250,500 total

About this course

Overview

The Bachelor of Fine Arts / Bachelor of Law (BFA LLB) is a 5-year program that combines a highly valued professional legal qualification with a qualification designed for those who wish to involve themselves in creative fields such as animation, visual arts, and music.

You'll learn the fundamentals of law and gain a strong understanding of legal issues, ethical practice and social justice. The BFA component will develop your foundational skills in creative practice and experimentation while offering the flexibility to focus deeply on the creative field that matters to you.

The BFA is home to distinctive specialisations in Animation and Moving Image, Art Theory, Music, and Visual Arts, each of which is led by experts in your field and supported by specialist facilities.

Key Features

World-class scholarship
Learn from Australia's leader in progressive and rigorous legal education at UNSW Law & Justice, ranked 12th in the world*. Study at a Group of Eight (Go8) university with the highest quality teaching among Australia's research-intensive law schools.

Multiply your opportunities

At UNSW, you'll study undergraduate law as part of a double degree. Be part of a diverse cohort of interdisciplinary thinkers that combine their passion for law and justice with expertise in other disciplines. Our graduates have applied their law degrees to countless industries as critical thinkers and problem-solvers that bring the added perspective of a second specialisation.

Self-discovery

Explore and develop your artistic voice within your specialisation and take advantage of opportunities to experience alternative disciplines. You'll enjoy hands-on practices in a comprehensive, intellectual, and artistic program.

Collaborate with purpose

Bring an open mind to our social campus culture - meet and work alongside artists and justice advocates who are changing the way we think about important issues. Find out how art and music are cultural forces that can raise awareness and drive action backed by your strong understanding of social justice issues.

Real industry experience
Both programs connect you with industry and offer professional development experiences unique to your passions and goals, so you'll shape your career from the outset of your degree.

End-to-end Legal Education

Prepare for legal practice all in one place. UNSW's PLT program, the Graduate Diploma in Legal Professional Practice will allow you to practise law in any Australian or New Zealand jurisdiction. UNSW's PLT is the Graduate Diploma in Legal Professional Practice

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(GDLPP), so you can graduate from one place with all the qualifications you need to launch your legal career.

*QS World Rankings by Subject 2024

Why study this degree at UNSW?
  • State-of-the-art creative production facilities
  • Access to UNSW Law & Justice's dedicated careers service
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  • Showcase works in our galleries, publications, and events
  • Adobe Creative Cloud subscription while studying
  • Professional development with industry partners
  • A supportive, diverse, and inclusive community
  • Opportunities to study overseas through electives
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    or student exchange
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Program Code
4877
CRICOS Code
110674J
Campus
Kensington
UAC Code
426000
Total Units of Credit (UOC)
240
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Entry requirements

Entry requirements
2023 Lowest Selection Rank 1
94.25 + LAT
2023 A levels 2
17 + LAT
2023 IB Diploma 3
37 + LAT
2023 Lowest ATAR 4
85.2*
Learn more about LAT
    1. The 2023 Lowest Selection Rank (LSR) is the adjusted rank (ATAR plus adjustment factors) you would have needed to gain entry to this degree in 2023.
    2. The 2023 A levels score is based on four Advanced Level (A2) subject. Entry scores are calculated from the best three or four A2 subjects (excluding repeated subjects) using the following values: A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1. At most one Applied A Level subject may be included in the best four subjects used to calculate the aggregate.
    3. The 2023 IB Diploma is an indication of the IB you would have needed to gain entry to this degree in 2023. It is to be used as a guide only.
    4. The 2023 Lowest ATAR is the lowest ATAR (before adjustment factors were applied) to which an offer was made. Where <5 is listed, this indicates that less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made and so the score has not been published. N/A indicates no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
  • At UNSW, we are committed to ensuring prospective students have all the information they need in order to make informed decisions about their study options.

    To assist you in gaining a better understanding of how Admissions works at UNSW, we have provided you with a summary of ATAR offers and the student profile.

    We hope this information will help you identify the degree that is right for you.

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Additional selection criteria

Law Admission Test (LAT)

All domestic applicants* who wish to study an undergraduate law double degree at UNSW need to sit the Law Admission Test (LAT)

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, including those:
  • enrolled in their final year of secondary schooling (Year 12 HSC or equivalent)
  • who have already completed their secondary schooling (e.g. those on a gap year)
  • who are currently studying at another university and wish to apply to transfer to Law & Justice
  • students in Year 11 who wish to sit the LAT before their HSC year (LAT results are valid for two years)

*Domestic applicants include Australian citizens and permanent residents, Australian permanent humanitarian visa holders and New Zealand citizens.

^Domestic applicants that aren't required to sit the LAT as they're assessed under multiple other criteria include:

  • Indigenous students undertaking the Pre-Law Program at UNSW
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  • UNSW Gateway
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    students applying for an early conditional offer
  • Current UNSW students applying for Internal Program Transfer (IPT)
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Music

Please note that acceptance into this specialisation requires you to audition. For more information, visit UNSW Music auditions

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Assumed knowledge

Refer to the relevant non-law degree entry

Adjustment Factors

We offer adjustment factor schemes that take into account a range of personal and educational disadvantages that may have affected your studies.

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Factors such as illness, financial hardship, language difficulties or attending a particular school can mean you don't always get the best possible marks in Years 11 and 12. If one of these situations applies to you, submit an application for the Educational Access Scheme (EAS) via UAC. Eligible students can receive between 1 and 10 points towards their chosen UNSW degree.
Admission pathways

Alternative Entry

Not everyone applies to university straight from high school. That's why UNSW considers a range of qualifications, life experience and pathway programs for admission into our degrees. Find out what you'll need to apply to UNSW, depending on where you're at in life.

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UNSW Internal Program Transfer (IPT)
Every year UNSW Law & Justice provides up to 100 places for students studying a non-law degree at UNSW to transfer into a Law double degree. Alternative entry through Internal Program Transfer (IPT) doesn't require you to sit the LAT and providing you receive full credit for your first year of studies, it won't take you any longer to complete a law double degree.

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Credit Transfer Policy
If you've completed prior learning at another tertiary institution or in another UNSW degree, you may be eligible for a credit transfer. Find out more in the Credit Transfer Rules and Regulations.

English language requirements

You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.

If you're completing an Australian Year 12 qualification (e.g. NSW HSC or equivalent), you do not need to provide anything extra to prove your proficiency. Your qualification will be used as evidence of your English proficiency.

If you do need to provide evidence of your English proficiency, this will be indicated in your application. You can prove this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:

  • English language tests and university English courses
  • Prior study in the medium of English
  • Other qualifications

If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, UNSW College's Academic English Programs are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.

International direct entry
I studied in:
Qualifications Direct entry requirement
International ATAR
92
UNSW Foundation Studies GPA
8.2
Great Britain General Certificate of Education (GCE A levels)
15

All applicants must present a minimum of two Advanced Level (A2) subjects. Entry Scores are calculated from the best two, three, or four A2 Level subjects (excluding repeated subjects) using the following values: A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 and E=1.

International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)
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Results based on scores required for entry into UNSW in 2019 and are only applicable if the Diploma has been completed. Students currently attempting the IB can apply directly to UNSW or through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). For more details, visit www.uac.edu.au

Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) (after 2016)
1300

Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) based on the total of evidence-based reading and writing and mathematical test scores. Must be provided in conjunction with evidence of successful completion of senior secondary studies.

We do not accept secondary qualifications from this country. We may accept tertiary study results, please contact us for more information.

Please contact us for direct entry requirements.

Admission pathways

UNSW Global has university pathway programs that provide seamless transition to UNSW Sydney so you can achieve your academic and career goals.

Learn more

UNSW Internal Program Transfer (IPT)
Every year UNSW Law & Justice provides up to 100 places for students studying a non-law degree at UNSW to transfer into a Law double degree. Alternative entry through Internal Program Transfer (IPT) doesn't require you to sit the LAT and providing you receive full credit for your first year of studies, it won't take you any longer to complete a law double degree.

Find out more

Credit Transfer Policy
If you've completed prior learning at another tertiary institution or in another UNSW degree, you may be eligible for a credit transfer. Find out more in the Credit Transfer Rules and Regulations.

English language requirements


You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on whether you are from an English-speaking background or non-English speaking background. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.

If English is not your first language, you'll need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be given an offer to study at UNSW. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:

  • English language tests and university English courses
  • Prior study in the medium of English
  • Other qualifications

If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, UNSW College's Academic English Programs are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.

Check the specific English language requirements for this program
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Study locations

Kensington

Career pathways

Future careers

Study law as a double degree to be a well-rounded graduate prepared for a career practicing law or applying your legal mind and skills to other industries.

UNSW Law & Justice is ranked 1st in Australia and 15th globally for employer reputation (QS World University Rankings by Subject (Law and Legal Studies), 2024). That's because we teach our students to think outside the box, so when it comes to your career, employers will seek you out for your critical thinking, persuasive communication, creative problem solving and analytical skills.

With flexible course options, your Fine Arts degree from UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture includes opportunities to experiment with professional roles in internships and work placements. You'll build a network of contacts among your classmates and lecturers, and you'll be able to reach out to a global network of UNSW graduates.

End-to-end legal Education at UNSW
Completing a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) at UNSW will take you a step towards becoming a lawyer, followed by Practical Legal Training (PLT). UNSW's PLT program, the Graduate Diploma in Legal Professional Practice will allow you to practise law in any Australian or New Zealand jurisdiction. UNSW's PLT will allow you to practice law in the New South Wales jurisdiction. UNSW's PLT is the Graduate Diploma in Legal Professional Practice (GDLPP)

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, so you can graduate from one place with all the qualifications you need to launch your legal career.

Step 1 - Complete your Bachelor of Laws (LLB).
Step 2 - Complete your GDLPP at UNSW.
Step 3 - Apply to the Supreme Court for admission to practice.

UNSW Law & Justice students also have the opportunity to fast track their entry to the legal profession by completing their PLT while finishing their undergraduate degree.

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Potential careers
  • In-house counsel in arts organisations
  • Copyright lawyer
  • Art researcher
  • Independent artist
Career opportunities specific to each fine arts specialisation include:
    • Animator
    • 3d artist
    • Texturing artist
    • Concept artist
    • Storyboard artist
    • Creature effects artist
    • Visual effects artist
    • Visual effects compositor
    • Media arts practitioner
    • Digital publishing
    • Digital communications specialist
    • Art director
    • Advertising director
    • Film producer
    • Television producer
    • Post-production designer
    • Media strategist
    • Sound designer
    • Cinematographer
    • Art critic
    • Art director
    • Archive manager
    • Creative director
    • Creative entrepreneur
    • Communications officer
    • Community engagement officer
    • Cultural event manager
    • Cultural policy adviser
    • Cultural research officer
    • Cultural consultant
    • Exhibit planner
    • Festival curator
    • Gallery curator
    • Museum curator
    • Public event programmer
    • Audio producer
    • Audio engineer
    • Broadcaster
    • Composer
    • Classroom music teacher
    • Music journalist
    • Performing artist
    • Private music teacher
    • Session artist
    • Songwriter
    • Sound designer
    • Soundtrack producer
    • Tour manager
    • Talent manager
    • Talent scout

    • Advertising creative
    • Art critic
    • Art director
    • Artist
    • Arts educator
    • Arts journalist
    • Arts publisher
    • Creative director
    • Commercial photographer
    • Communications officer
    • Cultural administration
    • Cultural policy consultant
    • Event program manager
    • Exhibition manager
    • Festival curator
    • Illustrator
    • Installation artist
    • Interdisciplinary artist
    • Painter
    • Performance artist
    • Photographer
    • Photojournalist
    • Printmaker
    • Private art teacher
    • Sculptor
Accreditation

Legal Profession Admission Board (NSW)