Deakin University
5 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Combine an industry-leading legal education with a complementary arts specialisation to develop versatile skills for careers across law and diverse professional fields. This 5-year combined degree integrates practical legal experience through the Deakin Law Clinic with hands-on arts learning, preparing you to make an impact in law, business, government, media, and community sectors.
Applicants should meet Deakin University's standard entry requirements for undergraduate programs. Prior knowledge of law is not required. Students must complete the compulsory DAI001 Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin unit in their first study period. Units involving work-integrated learning, community placements, or community interaction may require police checks, working with children checks, or other mandatory checks. International students should note that this course includes formally registered Work Integrated Learning on the CRICOS register, which may impact student visa holder work rights.
The Bachelor of Laws component covers core legal knowledge across 18 credit points including Legal Research and Statutory Interpretation, Resolving Disputes and Legal Communication, Criminal Law, Contract Law (A and B), Torts, Criminal Procedure, Legal Practice and Ethics, Constitutional Law, Land Law, Property Law, Corporate Law, Evidence, Civil Procedure and Dispute Resolution, Equity and Trusts, and Administrative Law. Students complete 5 law electives from options including Commercial Law, Human Rights Law, Family Law, Health Law, Environmental and Climate Law, Intellectual Property, Competition Law, and many others. The Bachelor of Arts component allows exploration of meaningful ideas through majors and minors in areas such as criminology, sociology, politics and policy studies, media studies, international relations, journalism, design thinking, performing arts, history, and web design. Students must complete at least 4 credit points of level 3 Faculty of Arts units and undertake work-integrated learning projects or study abroad experiences.
Deakin University is ranked the #3 law school in Victoria (AFR BOSS Best Business Schools 2024) and the #1 Victorian university for graduate employment. The institution provides a strong foundation in all major areas of law through the renowned Deakin Community Law Clinic, where students work on real cases alongside established legal professionals. Units are taught by active researchers and legal professionals with existing industry connections, providing students with competitive advantages and insights into latest legal practice approaches. The combined degree structure allows students to design their own learning path while gaining practical skills through work-integrated learning, industry placements, internships, and international exchange programs.
Graduates are equipped for diverse career paths across the legal profession and beyond. In law, you can pursue commercial law, criminal law, family law, public international and human rights law, personal injury law, and refugee law. The complementary arts degree opens opportunities in advertising, business and management consulting, communications and media, public relations, journalism, community organisations, criminal justice, education, government, galleries and museums, human rights advocacy, performing and visual arts, and policy development. As a graduate of the #1 Victorian university for graduate employment, you'll step confidently into your career with versatile skills valued across sectors.
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