Bachelors of Arts / Laws (Honours) (BA/LLB(Hons))
Information valid for students commencing 2020
Duration
5.5 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2020
Semester 1 (24 Feb, 2020)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
88
Program code
2361
Faculties
Business, Economics & Law Fac
Humanities and Social Sciences
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Course lists
Courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelors of Arts / Laws (Honours):
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: Ask HASS Online
Phone: 07 3365 1333
Duration
5.5 Years full-time
Commencing 2020
Semester 1 (24 Feb, 2020)
Semester 2 (03 Aug, 2020)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
88
Program code
2361
Faculties
Business, Economics & Law Fac
Humanities and Social Sciences
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Course lists
Courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelors of Arts / Laws (Honours):
Component Degrees
Component Degrees that make up the Bachelors of Arts / Laws (Honours):
Dual Degree Planner
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent English. View the equivalent qualifications for international students.
CRICOS Code: 082614B
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 - Overall 100, listen 19, read 19, write 27, speak 23TOEFL PB - Overall 600, listen 54, read 54, write 64/6Pearson 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: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
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 Major
- Ancient History / Extended Major
- Ancient History/History Major
- Anthropology / Extended Major
- Archaeology / Extended Major
- Art History / Extended Major
- Chinese / Extended Major
- Chinese Translation and Interpreting / Extended Major
- Classical Languages / Extended Major
- Criminology / Extended Major
- Drama / Extended Major
- Economics / Extended Major
- English / Extended Major
- English Literature / Extended Major
- English as an International Language / Extended Major
- Film and Television Studies Major
- French / Extended Major
- Gender Studies Minor
- Geography / Extended Major
- German / Extended Major
- History / Extended Major
- Indonesian / Extended Major
- International Relations / Extended Major
- Italian Major
- Japanese / Extended Major
- Journalism and Mass Communication Major
- Korean / Extended Major
- Latin American Studies Minor
- Legal Education Studies Major
- Linguistics / Extended Major
- Mathematics / Extended Major
- Media and Digital Cultures Major
- Music / Extended Major
- Music Psychology Minor
- Peace and Conflict Studies / Extended Major
- Philosophy / Extended Major
- Political Science / Extended Major
- Popular Music and Technology Major
- Professional Pathways: Humanity and Society Minor
- Professional Writing and Communication Major
- Psychology / Extended Major
- Public Policy Major
- Russian Major
- Sociology / Extended Major
- Spanish / Extended Major
- Sports Studies / Extended Major
- Studies in Australian Culture Minor
- Studies in Religion / Extended Major
- Writing / Extended Major
Honours
Honours is standard in four year programs; three year programs require a further year of study.
Study options
Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:
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
Year 12 or equivalent English.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 082614B
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 - Overall 100, listen 19, read 19, write 27, speak 23TOEFL PB - Overall 600, listen 54, read 54, write 64/6Pearson 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 fulfil the requirements of the Bachelors of Arts / Laws (Honours), a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
A student is required to obtain 88 units comprising -
- 32 units from the BA Course List comprising -
- (i) 2 majors; or
- (ii) an extended major; and the balance from courses in
- Part A or Part B or a combination of both; or
- (iii) a major and 2 minors;
- and
- 56 units from the LLB (Hons) List including -
- (i) 40 units of compulsory courses from Part A; and
- (ii) 16 units of elective courses from Part B.
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.
