Bachelor of City Planning (Honours)/Law
UNSW Sydney
Type of institution: Higher Education Institutions
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00098G
This dual degree combines principles paramount to planning such as design, delivery and management with extensive knowledge of Australian law, legal process, land law and environmental law. In your Law degree you will be able to study areas of the law that complement your City Planning degree, such as land law, strata and community titles, and construction contracts. As part of your City Planning degree you will have the unrivalled opportunity of spending two semesters of paid work experience in the planning industry.
Structure
Total unit requirements: 312 UOCs
Subjects
- Planning
- Law
Standard entry requirements
- Domestic: Year 12 or equivalent + LAT
- International: Year 12 or equivalent.
Recognition
This program satisfies the basic academic requirements for admission to practice as a solicitor or barrister. If graduates wish to become a legal practitioner they must also attend a full-time practical course lasting 15 weeks at the College of Law and obtain practical experience.
Study pathways
Applications for credit transfer from other Australian universities will be considered after offers have been made.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington | No |
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Fee comments
Campuses: Kensington.
The above are estimated tuition fees for students commencing in 2017.
Further information
Your Law dual degree will open up a wide range of career opportunities in myriad fields. The skills you will gain at UNSW Law are highly transferrable. Employers seek out our graduates for their critical thinking and analytical skills. When it comes to your career, there will be any number of options available to you. The program allows you to obtain two professionally accredited degrees and provides excellent preparation for careers in law firms with specialist local government/planning law practices, related government departments and regulatory bodies, local councils and town planning consultancies.
