Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Laws
James Cook University (JCU)
Course Details
Discover how an understanding of social systems can support knowledge of the legal system. As you study the Bachelor of Arts — Bachelor of Laws joint degree, youll learn the role of law in social, economic, environmental and political contexts. Youll also consider the importance of stable government, economic prosperity, the protection of individual and cultural rights, and the wellbeing of societies in the Tropics and throughout Australia. Youll then explore the connections between the two, to understand how the Arts and Law can complement each other. In this five-year joint degree, you will gain an in-depth understanding of the concepts, principles and values of the law, enhanced by the critical analysis, problem-solving and research capabilities of the arts and humanities. The Bachelor of Arts — Bachelor of Laws degree qualifies you for admission to practice law in Queensland and provides you with the analytic and communication skills of the Bachelor of Arts.
Qualification: Bachelor Degree (Pass)
Course structure: 120 credit points
Not all majors available in Cairns, Not all subjects in all majors are available internally. International student visa-holders must not enrol in more than one third of the total credit points for the course in online, distance or external study.
CRICOS Code: 013247C
Address
JCU Cairns
McGregor Road
SMITHFIELD, Queensland, 4878
Attendance options
Full-time - 5 years
Total tuition costs
AUD $170,600
ENTRY CRITERIA*
OVERALL IELTS: 6.5
CRICOS Code: 013247C
Address
JCU Townsville
James Cook Drive
TOWNSVILLE, Queensland, 4811
Attendance options
Full-time - 5 years
Total tuition costs
AUD $170,600
ENTRY CRITERIA*
OVERALL IELTS: 6.5
* Note that TOEFL and IELTS scores are indicative of overall requirements in either test. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the educator for a more detailed breakdown of requirements. Note also that where TOEFL and IELTS scores are published applicants will typically require one or the other.