Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Behavioural Science

Bachelor

Are you interested in a Law degree that will have you job-ready?

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Duration

5.13 years full-time

Course Code

3516, 095680G

Study Mode

In person

About this course

School of Law & Business

Are you interested in a Law degree that will have you job-ready? Accredited by the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia, The University of Notre Dame Australia's Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Behavioural Science is a five-year double degree designed with input from leading judges, senior barristers, solicitors and academics. This highly practical degree is complemented by numerous work experience and mentorship opportunities. Contact us today to find out more about this exciting opportunity.

Entry requirements

Academic requirements for this program are outlined below. In addition, to be eligible for admission, all applicants need to satisfy the Minimum University Admission Requirements outlined. These include those relating to minimum age and English Language Proficiency. We also consider your application more broadly - your non-academic achievements (such as any previous leadership roles, volunteering, work, church and/or community involvement) as well as personal qualities - your aspirations and interests and your capacity to complete your chosen program. See Individual Factors for further details regarding this.

Applicants with recent Secondary Education

Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank* of 80

OR

International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 29

*Selection Ranks include ATAR plus Adjustment Factors.

Applicants with Higher Education

Successful completion of at least 4 subjects at an undergraduate level or higher*, with mid-credit average.

Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for credit (Advanced Standing).

Note: Tertiary Preparation Programs are not accepted for entry.

Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

Successful completion of AQF Diploma or higher in a relevant discipline from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)

Applicants with Work and Life Experience

Applicants who left secondary education more than two years previously and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since may be considered for direct entry. This includes applicants who have completed Steiner, Montessori or home school curriculums. To qualify, applicants must be 20 years of age as at 1 March in the year of intake and meet one or more of the following:

In exceptional circumstances, applicants who have significant relevant work experience may be considered for direct entry. Applicants must provide evidence of their work experience, including duties undertaken and years of experience, and they must demonstrate that they have the academic capability to undertake undergraduate studies. The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) may be required*.

OR

Completion of STAT with scores of at least 150 in the Multiple Choice section and 150 in the Written English section*.

OR

Completion of two Year 12 WACE, HSC or equivalent exams, with a result equivalent to the Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank listed under Secondary Education section above.

*STAT results must have been obtained within the last three calendar years in order to be considered (e.g. for 2024 admission, STAT results obtained in 2023, 2022 or 2021 can be considered).

Study locations

Fremantle

What you will learn

We are committed to developing job-ready graduates at The University of Notre Dame Australia. To achieve this and maintain our ranking as the number one university in Australia for overall graduate employment, this unique degree has been designed precisely.

As a student in the School of Law, we encourage you to take advantage of our intimate seminar settings. With small class sizes, this is the perfect environment for exploring and developing your skills in public speaking, advocacy, negotiation and dispute resolution.

You will be encouraged to learn outside the classroom, particularly by attending our Eminent Speakers Series. This unique forum connects students and graduates with leading experts in discussing contemporary legal and professional matters.

The Bachelor of Laws finds its perfect complement in the Bachelor of Behavioural Science, incorporating the disciplines of psychology, sociology, political science and cultural studies. Examining subjects including Development Psychology, Organisational Behaviour, and Community Policy and Development, you will learn how to apply the concepts such as social justice and equity to all aspects of human interaction.

Career pathways

Graduates of this program can follow diverse career paths in the private and public sectors; career opportunities range from solicitor, barrister, judge's associate, and research assistant in law and social justice.

Course structure

Year One

Legal Research and Writing
Legal Process and Statutory Interpretation
Legal History
Aboriginal People
Foundations of Human Behaviour
Social Science Research
Developmental Psychology

Year Two

Criminal Law A
Contract Law A
Torts A
Criminal Law B
Contract Law B
Torts B
Discourse, Power and Politics
Organisational Behaviour
Culture and Society
Psychological Perspectives on Health

Year Three

Property Law A
Property Law B
Community: Policy and Development
Professional Practice in Behavioural Science
Research Methods & Practice
Behavioural Science Internship

Year Four

Advocacy
Constitutional Law
Equity
Corporations & Partnerships
Evidence
Administrative Law
Trusts
Law Elective One

Year Five

Remedies
Civil Procedure
Legal Philosophy
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Commercial Practice & Ethics
Law Elective Two
Law Elective Three
Law Elective Four

Law Electives*

Advanced Administrative Law
Advanced Civil Procedure
Advanced Constitutional Law
Advanced Evidence Law
Advanced Research Project (i.e. Honours Research)
Bioethics and the Law
Advanced Taxation Law
Commercial Law
Commercial Drafting
Construction and Building Contract Law
Contemporary Legal Issues
Directed Research Project
Employee Relations Law
Entertainment Law
Environmental Law
Family Law
Health Law
Human Rights Law
Indigenous Law
Insolvency
International Commercial Dispute Resolution
Intellectual Property Law
Introduction to Canon Law (i.e. Church Law)
Law and Religion
Law in Context (Externships) - involves work experience
Legal History
Mining and Petroleum Law
Occupational Safety and Health Law
Introduction to Australian Taxation Law
Succession
Competition and Consumer Law
Trial Advocacy

Core Curriculum

CORE I: Foundations of Wisdom
CORE II: Elective
- Electives in philosophy and\or theology
- Professional embedded electives that integrate studies in a profession with philosophy and\or theology
- An option to undertake a pilgrimage embedded in the study of the philosophy and theology of pilgrimage, e.g., World Youth Day
- An option to undertake a course that integrates philosophy & theology with community service and charity work
- An option to undertake an elective in philosophy, theology, and the liberal arts contained within an international experience

*Available law electives are subject to change and may vary depending on your campus and year of study. Please check with your school for the current electives on offer.

Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Requirements.

More information regarding courses can be found at the course descriptions page.

Please note: the availability of these courses is indicative only and may be subject to change.

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