University of Canberra

Course Details

Bachelor of Arts in International Studies/Bachelor of Laws

Course Description

A fully accredited law degree that will form the basis for your admission to practicing law in Australia, this course utilizes research-led educational methods that will arm you with broad theoretical and technical skills, introduce you to problem-solving strategies within various global economic and social contexts and develop your advocacy abilities and ethical responsibilities. Sounds impressive, right? It is – particularly when you also have the choice of law electives (like corporate law and justice studies), can take advantage of the UC’s international exchange programs (contacts, contacts) and fast-track your Diploma of Legal Practice which can lead to your admission into the UK and the US. Now that’s global mediation. Combine a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies / Bachelor of Laws at UC and you will: gain a broad and coherent theoretical and technical knowledge of the discipline of law undertake an in-depth study of selected areas of law, including in chosen law electives, with an emphasis on commercial law and/or justice studies attain an interdisciplinary understanding of global issues understand and analyse current world events, by contextualising and communicating them in relation to relevant global developments and processes gain the analytical skills required to understand and evaluate the global socio-economic impact on cultures and communities be introduced to a range of academic fields from a variety of multi- disciplinary perspectives.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
5year

Career outcomes

Career opportunities Opportunities exist for Bachelor of Arts in International Studies / Bachelor of Laws graduates in a range of domestic and international sectors including in: Commonwealth Departments (including the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade) Overseas Organisations Trade and Tourist Organisations Business and Industry Education and Research Non-government Organisations (including the United Nations) Foreign Affairs.

Bachelor of Arts in International Studies/Bachelor of Laws University of Canberra