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Edith Cowan University (ECU)

  • 19% international / 81% domestic

Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry)

  • Bachelor

If you have a bachelor's degree in another field and are interested in studying law, this is your course.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
Course Code
Y11, 083400G
Study Mode
Online, In person
Domestic Fees
$19,150 per year / $57,450 total
International Fees
$41,950 per year / $125,850 total

About this course

If you have a bachelor's degree in another field and are interested in studying law, this is your course.

This fully accredited law degree can be studied on-campus or online in three years of full-time study or part-time equivalent.

The course equips you with the skills for a rewarding career in the legal, corporate, commercial or social justice fields.

During the course you'll have the chance to put theory into practice by competing in mooting competitions nationally and internationally, and being involved in the Law Society Peer Mentoring Program.

You'll graduate prepared for a career in the courtroom and beyond.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree Award.

If you have a bachelor's degree in another field and are interested in studying law, this is your course.

This fully accredited law degree can be studied on-campus or online in three years of full-time study or part-time equivalent.

The course equips you with the skills for a rewarding career in the legal, corporate, commercial or social justice fields.

During the course you'll have the chance to put theory into practice by competing in mooting competitions nationally and internationally, and being involved in the Law Society Peer Mentoring Program.

You'll graduate prepared for a career in the courtroom and beyond.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree Award.

Entry requirements

Course Entry

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

  • The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.

    All applicants are required to have a recognised Bachelor or Masters degree in any discipline. Alternatively applicants can have a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma, where in the opinion of the Course Coordinator, the student has appropriate experience/achievements since graduation to qualify them for admission to the course.

    All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

    • Bachelor degree; or
    • Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.

    For international students, requirements include your secondary school results.

  • English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

    • Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
    • Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
    • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
    • Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
    • University Preparation Course;
    • Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
    • AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
    • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
    • Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.

    * Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.

Applications for this course are not accepted through ECU's Experience Based Entry Scheme.

Study locations

Online

Joondalup

Online

Career pathways

Career Opportunities

With an ECU Law degree, there are career opportunities in private practice, in-house corporate practice and in-house government roles. Your excellent written and verbal communication skills, and your analytical thinking ability could also open doors in corporate planning, government policy, politics, journalism, creative writing and many other careers.

Possible future job titles

Lawyer, Barrister, Solicitor, Legal Practitioner, Judge's Associate, In-House Counsel, Community Legal Adviser, Government Legal Officer

Similar courses to consider
  • Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Criminology and Justice
  • Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Commerce
  • Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Psychology
  • Bachelor of Laws

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Law & Paralegal Studies courses at Edith Cowan University (ECU).
84%
Overall satisfaction
84%
Skill scale
72%
Teaching scale
77.5%
Employed full-time
$72k
Average salary