Bachelor of International Studies/Law

UNSW Sydney

Type of institution: Higher Education Institutions
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00098G

This dual degree builds your global knowledge and experience through your Law degree while studying a language and an International Studies major, providing the opportunity to obtain two degrees of professional importance to the public sector, community service, business and law practice. In your International Studies program you will learn through experience as you live and study in another country on a one year exchange program, plunging headfirst into local language and customs.

Structure

  • The structure of the program differs between the streams but each includes a combination of humanities and social science courses. Total Units 288UOC: Law core courses 96UOC
  • Law prescribed elective courses: 6UOC
  • Law elective courses 42UOC
  • International Studies 144UOC (A combination of courses as per plan requirements of each stream: 90UOC
  • 2 semesters of overseas study in an approved program at an o/s institution: 48UOC)

Subjects

  • Anatomy
  • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
  • Bioinformatics
  • Biological Science
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemistry
  • Food Science and Technology
  • Genetics
  • Geography
  • Geology
  • Law
  • Marine Science
  • Materials Science
  • Mathematics
  • Microbiology and Immunology
  • Neuroscience
  • Oceanography
  • Pathology
  • Pharmacology
  • Physics
  • Physiology
  • Psychology
  • Statistics
  • Vision Science

Standard entry requirements

  • Domestic: Year 12 or equivalent + LAT
  • International: Year 12 or equivalent

Recognition

Accredited by the Legal Profession Admission Board (NSW).

Study pathways

Applications for credit transfer from other Australian universities will be considered after offers have been made.

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. A global marketplace demands graduates with both skills and an international perspective. As a graduate, you can be employed by large corporations involved in international trade, government departments, foreign affairs and international organisations like the United Nations.

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