Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
Overview
Stand out in a competitive job market with a UQ law degree. You'll graduate with advanced legal knowledge, transferable skills and professional networks so you can shape and create new ways of practising law in an era of digital disruption and global transformation.
The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) is a four-year program designed to develop a high-level understanding of the law, along with personal and professional skills that can be transferred across a wide range of careers.
Courses are taught in small group settings and seminar-style learning spaces, specifically refurbished for law students. You'll have the opportunity to test your knowledge with your peers and teachers in an active learning environment.
When you graduate, you'll have an internationally respected honours qualification, with advanced knowledge and skills that will set you apart in a competitive job market while also provide a pathway to future research or learning.
Program highlights
- Study in small classes and inspiring spaces designed to give you a personalised, supportive and innovative educational experience.
- Develop practical legal skills, professional networks and enviable opportunities through our comprehensive co-curricular program and events.
- Volunteer with our UQ Pro Bono Centre and provide support to a range of legal organisations and truly improve access to justice in our community.
- Combine study in law with other programs to open up endless career possibilities. As well as enjoying employment in the legal profession, our graduates are prepared for every possible future.
How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Research experience
- Seminars
What you'll study
At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:
- Foundations of Law
- Principles of Public Law
- Criminal Law: Principles, Offences and Defences
- Jurisprudence
Dual programs
Double your skills and your opportunities with a dual degree. You can study the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) as a part of these dual programs:
- Bachelors of Economics / Laws (Honours)
- Bachelors of Humanities / Laws (Honours)
- Bachelors of Commerce / Laws (Honours)
- Bachelors of Business Management / Laws (Honours)
- Bachelors of Science / Laws (Honours)
- Bachelors of Computer Science / Laws (Honours)
- Bachelors of Arts / Laws (Honours)
- Bachelors of Journalism / Laws (Honours)
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Solicitor
- Barrister
- Judge’s associate
- Legal officer
- Social and government researcher
- Negotiation and dispute resolution specialist
- NGO adviser
- Community laws officer
- Compliance manager
- Company secretary
Professional memberships
When you graduate, you may be eligible for memberships with the following professional organisations. Contact the organisation to find out how to become a member.
- Bar Association of Queensland
- Queensland Law Society
Program accreditation
The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) is accredited by:
- Legal Practitioners Admissions Board
“As a new student, you step into a world where a lot is expected of you. However, you are supported throughout the journey and complete your program with a level of confidence, believing that the challenges that exist in the real world are now more manageable due to the knowledge and skills acquired at UQ.”
Milan GandhiGraduate, Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
“Believe it or not, studying law at UQ isn’t just about studying... There's a variety of social events, sports and external competitions like mooting, negotiations and witness examinations that all law students can get involved in, regardless of your level of experience or ability.”
Ella NorthCurrent student, Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
“As a new student, you step into a world where a lot is expected of you. However, you are supported throughout the journey and complete your program with a level of confidence, believing that the challenges that exist in the real world are now more manageable due to the knowledge and skills acquired at UQ.”
Milan GandhiGraduate, Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
“Believe it or not, studying law at UQ isn’t just about studying... There's a variety of social events, sports and external competitions like mooting, negotiations and witness examinations that all law students can get involved in, regardless of your level of experience or ability.”
Ella NorthCurrent student, Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
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Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Prerequisites
Entry score threshold
| OP | Rank | IB |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 98 | 40 |
These are the lowest adjusted scores we made an offer to in Semester 1, 2020. Entry scores are based on the most recent Semester 1 intake and are updated in April each year. Meeting the threshold doesn't guarantee admission.
ATAR scores: See QTAC's OP to ATAR conversions (PDF) for a rough guide to equivalent ATARs.
English language requirements
IELTS 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 23
TOEFL PB - Overall 600, listen 54, read 54, write 64/6
Pearsons - Overall 72, listen 60, read 60, write 72, speak 72
BE - A minimum overall grade of 5 plus a minimum grade of A in Writing and Speaking
CES - Overall 185, listening 169, reading 169, writing 185, speaking 185
OET is not accepted
There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.
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Additional application information
If you're a domestic student who has studied at university before, you may be able to get credit for this program. Apply for credit as soon as you receive an offer.
Domestic students may be eligible to study courses overseas as part of an approved exchange program. For further course study options and application details, visit the BEL Overseas Study website.
Additional application information
Students are encouraged to submit their application as early as possible to allow adequate time for their student visa to be processed.
International students commencing this program with prior tertiary education may be eligible for advanced standing/credit transfer. To view some of these opportunities, click here.
Student visas
International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).
There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the genuine temporary entrant (GTE) requirement.
Entry score range
This table shows the range of entry scores for recent secondary students offered a place in the B Laws (Hons) for Semester 1, 2020
| Without adjustments | With adjustments | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest | 1 / 99 | 1 / 99 |
| Median | 2 / 97 | 2 / 98 |
| Lowest | 4 / 94 | 2 / 97 |
Who you'll study with
Here's a snapshot of our student intake for this program in Semester 1, 2020:
| Applicant background | Number of students | Percentage of all students |
|---|---|---|
(A) Higher education study | 17 | 45.95% |
(B) Vocational Education and Training (VET) study | 0 | 0% |
(C) Work and life experience | 0 | 0% |
| (D) Recent secondary education | ||
| 12 | 32.43% |
| 0 | 0% |
| <5 | <5 |
International students | 6 | 16.22% |
Total | 37 | 100% |
"<5" — The number of students is less than 5.
N/A — Students not accepted in this category.
N/P — Not published. The number is hidden to protect the privacy of students in other cells.
Fees and Scholarships
Indicative annual fee
AUD $43,888
Indicative annual fee 2021
This indicative annual fee is the cost of enrolling in the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) for the 2021 academic year. It is calculated based on a standard full-time study load (16 units per academic year).
If you enrol in a larger or smaller study load, your fees will be calculated on a proportionate basis. All fees are reviewed annually.
Indicative annual fee
AUD $14,500
Indicative annual fee 2021 Commonwealth supported place
This indicative annual fee is the approximate cost of enrolling in a Commonwealth supported place (CSP) in the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) for one academic year. It is calculated based on a standard full-time study load (16 units over two semesters).
Actual fees will vary according to your choice of courses and their unit value. The Australian Government indexes fees each year.
Government assistance
Financial aid
As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.
HECS-HELP
Domestic places in the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) are Commonwealth Supported. This means the cost of your education is shared between you and the Australian Government.
Instead of tuition fees, Commonwealth Supported students pay what are called student contribution amounts.
HECS-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their student contribution amounts.
Centrelink support
The Australian Government offers a number of income-support payments to eligible Australian university students.
Scholarships
Make your university experience more affordable with a scholarship. Opportunities include:
Scholarships
Make your university experience more affordable with a scholarship. Opportunities include:
How to apply
Applying online
How you apply depends on what type of applicant you are.
Your senior schooling is from Australia or New Zealand
Submit your application to the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre if you are an international student who is currently:
- completing Australian Year 12 (either in Australia or offshore) or
- studying the International Baccalaureate in Australia.
The QTAC code for the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) is 718001.
Find out more about applying for undergraduate study
All other international applicants
Submit your application to UQ. If you prefer, you can use an approved UQ agent in your country.
The program code for the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) is 2471.
Applying through QTAC
All domestic applications should be submitted to the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC).
The QTAC code for the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) is 718001.
Important dates
If you’re studying Year 12 in Australia, go to the QTAC website to check the closing date for this program.
If you’re applying to UQ, the closing date for this program is:
- 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.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Important dates
To check the closing date for this program, go to the QTAC website.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Admissions schemes
Applying to university can be both exciting and daunting, which is why we’ve tried to make the process as simple as we can.
We have several schemes in place to improve your chances of getting a place at UQ.
Pathway options
A rank or score doesn’t determine your potential.
If you're not offered a place in your first-choice program – or if you don't meet the entry requirements – you still have a number of options.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants
For support with applying - or if you have any questions about Uni - get in touch with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit.
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