Bachelors of Arts / Laws (Honours) (BA/LLB(Hons))
Information valid for students commencing 2024
Duration
5 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2024
Semester 1 (19 Feb, 2024)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
80
Program code
2142
Faculties
Business, Economics & Law Fac
Humanities Arts Social Science
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Attendance mode
In Person
Component Degrees
Component Degrees that make up the Bachelors of Arts / Laws (Honours):
Dual Degree Planner
Entry requirements
AQF level
Refer to your component degrees for AQF level.
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the program rules, the Bachelor of Arts course list and the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Closing Date
Please refer to the QTAC website (www.qtac.edu.au) for details of closing dates for the submission of applications, documentation and changes of preference.
How to applyEnquiries for Australian students
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Email: hass@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 1333
Duration
5 Years full-time
Commencing 2024
Semester 1 (19 Feb, 2024)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
80
Program code
2142
Faculties
Business, Economics & Law Fac
Humanities Arts Social Science
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Attendance mode
In Person
Component Degrees
Component Degrees that make up the Bachelors of Arts / Laws (Honours):
Dual Degree Planner
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent):
- General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C)
CRICOS Code: 103154C
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic - overall 7; writing 7; speaking 7; reading 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 100, listen 19, read 19, write 27, speak 23PTE Academic - Overall 72, listen 60, read 60, write 72, speak 72BE - A minimum overall of 5 plus a minimum of A in Writing and SpeakingCES - Overall 185, listening 169, reading 169, writing 185, speaking 185OET is not accepted view the English proficiency policy.AQF level
Refer to your component degrees for AQF level.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the program rules, the Bachelor of Arts course list and the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing Date
To commence study in Semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
Enquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: +61 7 3346 9872
Why study the Bachelors of Arts / Laws (Honours)?
This dual degree program allows students to combine studies in law with a wide range of majors in the arts. The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (LLB(Hons)) degree is your passport to exceptional success in the employment market: as a barrister or solicitor in private practice, as a prosecutor of crime, as a community lawyer, as a legal officer in the public service, as in-house counsel for a large corporation, or, when combined with another degree in any one of a wide range of positions in areas such as foreign affairs, industrial relations, management, or politics. You will gain a thorough understanding of the concepts, principles, policies and values of the law both in Australia and other jurisdictions. It will also see you develop outstanding skills in critical analysis, thought and argument, skills which will be valuable in whatever career you eventually choose. Your BA studies will provide you with highly developed skills in written communication, problem-solving, critical thinking and interpersonal understanding.
Refer to the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) for individual program descriptions.
What you can study
Course Lists
Courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelors of Arts / Laws (Honours) :
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Majors/Specialisations
Studies may be undertaken in the following specialisations. Please click on the major(s) that are of interest to you for more information.
Bachelor of Arts
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies / Minor
- Ancient Greek / Minor
- Ancient History / Extended Major / Minor
- Ancient History/History / Minor
- Anthropology / Minor
- Archaeology / Extended Major / Minor
- Art History / Extended Major / Minor
- Australian Studies Minor
- Chinese / Minor
- Chinese Translation and Interpreting / Minor
- Criminology / Extended Major / Minor
- Drama / Minor
- Economics / Minor
- English / Minor
- English Literature / Extended Major / Minor
- English as an International Language / Minor
- Film and Television Studies / Minor
- French / Minor
- French Advanced / Minor
- Gender Studies Minor
- Geography / Minor
- German / Minor
- History / Extended Major / Minor
- Indonesian / Minor
- International Relations / Extended Major / Minor
- Italian / Minor
- Japanese / Minor
- Japanese Advanced / Extended Major / Minor
- Journalism and Mass Communication / Minor
- Korean / Minor
- Latin / Minor
- Linguistics / Minor
- Mathematics / Minor
- Media and Digital Cultures / Minor
- Music / Extended Major / Minor
- Music Psychology Minor
- Peace and Conflict Studies / Extended Major / Minor
- Philosophy / Extended Major / Minor
- Political Science / Extended Major / Minor
- Popular Music and Technology / Minor
- Professional Writing and Communication / Minor
- Psychology / Extended Major / Minor
- Russian Minor
- Sociology / Minor
- Spanish / Minor
- Sports Studies / Minor
- Studies in Religion / Minor
- Writing / Extended Major / Minor
Honours
Honours is standard in four year programs; three year programs require a further year of study.
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
See the Study at UQ website for admissions information
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Click here for application procedures for Australian students.
Closing date
Please refer to the QTAC website (www.qtac.edu.au) for details of closing dates for the submission of applications, documentation and changes of preference.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent):
- General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C)
Additional application requirements
Students are encouraged to submit their application as early as possible to allow adequate time for their student visa to be processed.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 103154C
English proficiency
IELTS Academic - overall 7; writing 7; speaking 7; reading 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 100, listen 19, read 19, write 27, speak 23PTE Academic - Overall 72, listen 60, read 60, write 72, speak 72BE - A minimum overall of 5 plus a minimum of A in Writing and SpeakingCES - Overall 185, listening 169, reading 169, writing 185, speaking 185OET is not accepted View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing date
To commence study in Semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the program rules, the Bachelor of Arts course list and the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the program rules, the Bachelor of Arts course list and the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
What you can do with a Bachelors of Arts / Laws (Honours)
Careers
The Bachelor of Arts provides a broad, flexible education and is excellent preparation for a wide range of careers. Many employers, especially in large organisations, look for people with the skills an Arts degree provides. Some specialised areas of study lead to careers in specific fields such as psychology, linguistics, or languages.
Many law graduates enter into private practice as a barrister or solicitor. Others work as corporate lawyers for large firms, legal officers in the public service, community lawyers or in a wide range of positions outside the legal profession.
Admission to the Legal Profession:
The LLB (Hons) fulfils the academic requirements for admission as a legal practitioner throughout Australia. After fulfilling the Practical Legal Training requirement, graduates may apply for admission through the Legal Practitioners Admission Board, the body responsible for making recommendations to the Supreme Court in respect of applications for admission to the legal profession in Queensland.
Refer to the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Laws for employment opportunities
Professional memberships
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following organisations:
- Bar Association of Queensland
- Queensland Law Society
Accrediting body
This program has been accredited by:
- Legal Practitioners Admissions Board
Program rules for the Bachelors of Arts / Laws (Honours)
To complete the Bachelors of Arts / Laws (Honours)
To graduate with a Bachelors of Arts / Laws (Honours) a student must have successfully completed all requirements of the program as certified by the Executive Dean. This includes courses to be taken to complete the program and any other specific conditions of the program including admission, enrolment and progression requirements.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
