Bachelor of Laws

Deakin University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00113B

Designed and taught by practising lawyers and academics, Deakin’s accredited Bachelor of Laws combines sound legal training with real-world experience. You’ll develop key skills in communication, problem solving and analytical thinking, and gain the experience employers are seeking through our substantial work-integrated learning opportunities.You can tailor your studies to a field of interest by choosing from a wide range of commercial and public law electives, and work on real cases and interview clients under the supervision of qualified solicitors at Deakin’s Law Clinic, our community legal service that offers free legal advice. There’s even the opportunity to study abroad with our global study itinerary, including the US Criminal Justice study tour. Our international programs and placements mean you can take your study overseas for a few weeks, a trimester or even a year.

Structure

  • 32 credit points total which include: 18 credit points of core units
  • 14 credit points of elective units (include 1 credit point of WIL/practical/ experiential unit from a list)
  • a minimum of 6 credit points of law electives
  • minimum of 4 credit points of non-law electives
  • Students also complete one zero credit point academic integrity module.

Subjects

  • Law

Standard entry requirements

  • VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English EAL (English as an additional language) or at least 25 in English other than EAL or equivalent.
  • This course uses the ATAR and your entire academic record as part of its selection consideration.
  • Selection is competitive, meeting these minimum requirements or their equivalents does not guarantee selection into this course
  • All applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements. Please refer to this course entry on the Deakin University website to read about ways of satisfying the English language proficiency requirement
  • For more detailed information about additional course requirements for all applicant groups, or equivalent minimum requirements for applicants with a higher education study, VET study or work and life experience refer to the Deakin University website.

Recognition

Deakin's Bachelor of Laws is designed to satisfy the university component of the requirements to become an Australian Lawyer set by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board (VLAB). In addition to completing an approved LLB degree, a person seeking entry is required to work for one year as a legal trainee, or to undertake a practical legal training (PLT) course.

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Cloud(online) International: $160,800
  • ATAR: 85.75
Yes
  • Full-time : 4 years
  • Part-time : 4 years
  • Online/Off-campus : 4 years
Geelong Waterfront International: $160,800
  • ATAR: 84.15
No
  • Full-time : 4 years
  • Part-time : 4 years
Melbourne Burwood International: $160,800
  • ATAR: 90.1
Yes
  • Full-time : 4 years
  • Part-time : 4 years

Fee comments

Campuses: Cloud(online), Geelong Waterfront, Melbourne Burwood.

Course fee shown is indicative and actual fees may vary.

Further information

Course also offered in Cloud (online) mode.

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