Bachelor of Arts (Law, Policy and Politics)

Study a degree that blends law and politics to provide insight and clarity on the complex nature of international development and governance through research and case studies. This degree increases your employment prospects by enabling you to gain expertise in two different areas of interest.

This is a top ranked degree for overall graduate satisfaction and overall educational experience - in fact we're number one in South Australia for Humanities, Culture, and Social Sciences1.

There is also an opportunity to study a portion of your degree overseas, as part of the University's Hawke Ambassador Volunteer Experience Program. As part of this program you will volunteer with an international non-government organisation (NGO), usually in an overseas destination.

You could continue your studies with a Master of Teaching with one major and one minor Learning Area. If this interests you, please read How Do I Become a Teacher before selecting your courses.

12017 Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT).

The Law, Policy and Politics major will contextualise Australia's legal and political systems in the broader context of global politics and international policy and law. Key areas of study include:

• marginalisation in world affairs
• public international law
• Indigenous legal systems
• environmental politics
• human rights
  

This degree allows you to select two majors ensuring you graduate with a broad knowledge of two areas of interest. You can choose a second major from the following:

• Applied Linguistics
• Creative Writing and Literature
• Cultural Studies
• English Language*
• Languages (French/Italian/Japanese)
• Psychology
• Performing Arts
• Screen Studies
• Social Media
• Sociology
  

In addition to your two majors, you will also be required to complete four courses from a selected list of minors (also from the above list), and two elective courses in an area of your interest.

* Please note that this major is only available to students whose second language is English.

You can gain an extra qualification and broaden your career prospects by completing a Diploma in Languages.

This program helps you develop many transferable skills which are highly regarded by employers including:

• a broad knowledge of global legal and political systems
• critical analysis
• contemporary research strategies
• applying knowledge to a range of legal and political contexts

The broad nature of this degree means the employment prospects are also broad and diverse. You may choose to work in a variety of roles including:

• political analyst
• policy advisor
• historical analyst
• ministerial advisor
• humanitarian worker

With additional qualifications you may choose to work in teaching, academia or policy research and development.