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University of Wollongong (UOW)

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Bachelor of Arts (Legal Studies)

  • Bachelor

Majoring in Legal Studies will provide you with a sound understanding of the Australian Legal System and its court structure.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time
Course Code
702, 000612E
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
ATAR
70

About this course

Majoring in Legal Studies will provide you with a sound understanding of the Australian Legal System and its court structure. You will learn key aspects of private law in Australia, including principles of the law of contract and torts, and be able to critically examine the relationship between law and justice. This flexible major allows you to create a degree around your interests by combining Legal Studies with other study areas.

The Legal Studies major is not available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Laws degree.

Study locations

Wollongong

Career pathways

  • Barrister
  • Commercial Lawyer
  • Criminal Defence Lawyer
  • Diplomat
  • Environmental Lawyer
  • Government Lawyer
  • In-House Legal Adviser
  • Intellectual Property Lawyer
  • Legal Consultant
  • Magistrate
  • Media Lawyer
  • Policy Adviser
  • Politician
  • Prosecutor
  • Research Officer
  • Solicitor in Private Practice or a Community Legal Centre

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Law & Paralegal Studies courses at University of Wollongong (UOW).
87.4%
Overall satisfaction
93%
Skill scale
70.6%
Teaching scale
75.9%
Employed full-time
$57.5k
Average salary