Bachelor
School of Law, Fremantle Campus
The field of human resource management is one that is underpinned by a complex legal framework. Increasingly, organisations are realising the importance of managing their people in a way that balances their legal and ethical obligations with their business goals. As a result, human resource management now plays an important strategic role, requiring the expertise of professionals with knowledge in people management, the law, and business - issues which you will encounter in our combined Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Human Resource Management program.
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.
As the world of business evolves, companies are realising that their employees are their most valuable asset. When undertaken effectively, human resource management can help companies adapt and thrive in environments of constant economic, sociology, and technological change. Furthermore, because HR managers are increasingly responsible for areas such as training, workplace laws and obligations, succession planning and performance management, a knowledge of the law is invaluable.
At The University of Notre Dame Australia, our Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Human Resource Management is a five-year, full-time degree. Intensely challenging and highly practical, this double degree program will expose you to new ways of thinking, giving you the skills to critically analyse existing resources and determine outside-the-box solutions.
Through the study of subjects such as Commercial Law, Contract Law, and Alternative Dispute Resolution, you will also gain a solid understanding of your legal obligations in the workplace. Similarly, your studies in Employment Relations, Human Resource Policy and Change Management will teach you how to you may apply your knowledge within an organisational structure.
As a graduate you will receive accreditation from the Australian Human Resource Institute and, pending the completion of the relevant practical legal training, the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia.
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.