5 years Full time or 10 years Part time
This double degree has been designed to produce graduates who are well-trained in legal theory and practice, knowledgeable in philosophical and ethical issues related to the law, and skilled in textual analysis, argumentation and communication. While undertaking legal studies, you will also be undertaking core and elective studies in various areas of philosophy such as ethics, epistemology (theory of knowledge), jurisprudence (philosophy of law), theories of human nature, social and political philosophy, logic and the history of philosophy. For more course information, visit Bachelor of Philosophy/Bachelor of Laws at ACU’
Australian Catholic University
Average first year fee. Indicative only; subject to passage of legislation.
Students undertake legal pro bono work which provides firsthand experience of the legal system.
For additional information about the admissions criteria for ACU and for this course, refer to ACU’s website.
English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C)
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Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.
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Community worker/advocate, ethics consultant to businesses, bioethics or health care ethics consultant, public policy adviser, diplomatic or consular officer, private legal practice, in-house counsel, media and communications, public policy developer, government regulatory authorities.