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Western Sydney University

  • 13% international / 87% domestic

Bachelor of Social Science / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

  • Bachelor (Honours)

This program is designed for high achieving law students in the Bachelor of Social Science/ Bachelor of Laws program who wish to undertake an extended level of study and research in Law.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor (Honours)
Duration
5 years full-time, 10 years part-time
Course Code
108414C
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Mar, Jul
Domestic Fees
$30,800 per year / $154,000 total

About this course

This program is designed for high achieving law students in the Bachelor of Social Science/ Bachelor of Laws program who wish to undertake an extended level of study and research in Law.

Study locations

Campbelltown

Parramatta South

Career pathways

As a graduate in combined Social Science and Law you can look forward to career opportunities including:

  • Solicitor or barrister

  • Criminal prosecutor

  • Human rights advocate

  • Corporate legal advisor in the banking or finance industries

  • Legal advisor to an interest group, such as the Aboriginal Legal Service

  • Social policy analysis
Human Rights Advocate

Working in Human Rights involves reporting on and attempting to remedy violations of the basic rights of humankind, social, civil, cultural or political. You may visit victims, interact with government leaders and attend trials.

Solicitor

Solicitors provide legal advice, prepare and draft legal documents, and conduct negotiations on behalf of clients on matters associated with the law.

Barrister

Barristers receive briefs and verbal instructions concerning cases from Solicitors, other specialist Legal Professionals and clients to plead cases before civil, criminal and industrial courts and other tribunals.

Policy Analyst

Policy Analysts collect and analyse information and data to develop and analyse policies guiding the design, implementation and modification of government and commercial operations and programs.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Law & Paralegal Studies courses at Western Sydney University.
68.4%
Overall satisfaction
81.6%
Skill scale
63.2%
Teaching scale