Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of International Studies
University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00099F
In our increasingly connected world, law is no longer bridled by borders or distance. If you want an exciting, international future, the UTS Bachelor of Laws Bachelor of International Studies will give you the in-demand cross-cultural capabilities you need.Taking a global approach to the study of law and culture, youll have the chance to build your knowledge of contemporary law while studying the culture and language of your choice and have the opportunity to spend up to a year on international exchange.Whats more, this course meets the academic requirements for admission to practise law in NSW. Together, this will be your passport to an incredible career that will take you wherever you want to go.
Structure
The course comprises a total of 240 credit points. The study components for course completion are as follows. The law component of 144 credit points is made up of: 108 credit points of compulsory core law subjects 30 credit points of law options, and 6 credit points of legal theory options. The international studies component comprises 96 credit points of international studies subjects. For a current listing of subjects in each course refer to the study package directory. The course duration is five years of full-time study. The law component requires attendance of 10-15 hours of lectures a week and timetable constraints may require attendance at daytime and evening classes. Students spend two sessions of study at a university or other higher education institution in the country of their major.
Subjects
- Law
- Argentina
- Canada
- Chile
- China
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- France
- Germany
- Italy
- Japan
- Latino USA
- Mexico
- Spain
- Switzerland
Standard entry requirements
Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level. Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place. English language requirements IELTS Academic: overall 6.5, writing 6.0 TOEFL iBT: overall 79, writing 21 UTS College AE5: Pass Pearson PTE: overall 58, writing 50 Cambridge C1A/C2P: overall 176, writing 169
Recognition
This course satisfies the requirements for admission to the Supreme Court of NSW as a lawyer, provided students complete a practical legal training program, such as the Graduate Certificate in Professional Legal Practice.
Study pathways
Students can graduate with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) if they complete subjects Research Methodology and Research Thesis within the course. The degree may be awarded with first or second class honours, which does not require an additional honours year. The rules concerning the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) can be found in undergraduate course information. Students who meet these criteria for honours are eligible for transfer into the appropriate undergraduate honours exit course on completion of all coursework. This transfer is managed by the Haymarket Student Centre and occurs just prior to graduation.
Further information
Students spend their fourth year of study at a university overseas. To practise as a lawyer in NSW, students need to successfully complete an accredited legal academic qualification (e.g. Bachelor of Laws) and an accredited course of practical legal training (PLT), which UTS offers through its PLT program. Students enrolled in this course may complete their practical legal training by undertaking a postgraduate course in PLT, such as the Graduate Certificate in Professional Legal Practice.
