Course Overview

About This Course

Become a legal professional with versatile skills across legal systems and principles, as well as strong sociocultural understandings. Gain extensive legal insights and experience through the Legal Placement elective as well as in mock trials and the 'moot' e-court. Your Arts subjects will lead you through investigations of our societies' issues, triumphs and histories so that you can apply analytical and communication skills to current events and legal scenarios.

As you study the Bachelor of Arts — Bachelor of Laws joint degree, you'll learn the role of law in social, economic, environmental and political contexts. You'll also consider the importance of stable government, economic prosperity, the protection of individual and cultural rights, and the wellbeing of societies in the Tropics and throughout Australia. In this five-year joint degree, you will gain an in-depth understanding of the concepts, principles and values of the law, enhanced by the critical analysis, problem-solving and research capabilities of the arts and humanities. The Bachelor of Arts — Bachelor of Laws degree qualifies you for admission to practice law in Queensland and provides you with the analytic and communication skills of the Bachelor of Arts.

The law discipline will enable you to develop an understanding of a broad and coherent body of legal knowledge, the Australian legal system, and underlying principles and concepts, including international and comparative contexts. The arts disciplines will help you understand how humans recognise, record and debate human practices, meanings and values, and will show you how to apply this understanding to historical and contemporary contexts. The arts disciplines include Anthropology, Archaeology, Criminology, English, History, Human Geography, Human Services, Indigenous Studies, Politics and International Relations, Psychology Studies and Sociology.

Tailor your studies to suit your passion, with 11 majors to choose from within the Bachelor of Arts. You can choose up to two majors or one major with two minors, which can complement your studies in Law, broaden your area of expertise, or allow you to pursue topics that spark your interest.

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

Requirements

ATAR: 66.5 minimum
English (Units 3/4, C) required
Applicants with an ATAR of 90 and above are guaranteed entry into most JCU courses with all subject prerequisites waived
Applicants awarded an ATAR of 73 and above will be guaranteed entry into most JCU courses, but need to meet the course subject prerequisites
The Guaranteed Admissions Plan is open to all domestic and international applicants completing Year 12 in Australia
Non-school leavers can have their qualifications and work experience assessed to obtain an equivalent score
QTAC Codes: 311529 (Townsville), 311521 (Cairns), 321521 (Online)

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

The Bachelor of Arts — Bachelor of Laws degree qualifies you for admission to practice law in Queensland. Graduates can pursue careers as barristers, solicitors, or legal officers. The dual degree also allows graduates to pursue a greater diversity of job opportunities, especially relating to Indigenous protections and cultural preservation. With a background in history, graduates could pursue a career in heritage sites and cultural preservation. Careers that demand strong research and communication abilities are also available to graduates.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Accreditation Details

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Legal Practitioners Admissions Board (QLD)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

State Legal Admission Authority

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What majors can I choose from within the Bachelor of Arts component of this degree?

JCU's Bachelor of Arts offers 11 majors to choose from: Anthropology, Archaeology, Criminology, English, History, Human Geography, Human Services, Indigenous Studies, Politics and International Relations, Psychology Studies, and Sociology. You can choose up to two majors or one major with two minors, which can complement your studies in Law, broaden your area of expertise, or allow you to pursue topics that spark your interest.

Does this degree qualify me to practise law in Queensland?

Yes, the Bachelor of Arts — Bachelor of Laws degree qualifies you for admission to practise law in Queensland. If you wish to practice law, you should also obtain further information from the Barristers' and Solicitors' Admission Boards.

What practical experience will I gain during this degree?

You will gain practical experience through the Legal Placement elective, mock trials, and North Queensland's first 'moot court' with e-court facilities at JCU Cairns, Bada-jali campus, City. You will see the functions of different legal representatives and experience a wide variety of practical work to help you determine where your skills and passion lie, including understanding the differences between a barrister, a solicitor, and a legal officer.

How long does it take to complete the Bachelor of Arts — Bachelor of Laws?

The course takes 5 years to complete as a full-time student, or up to 10 years on a part-time basis.

What are the fees and entry requirements for this course?

The minimum ATAR required for entry is 66.5, along with English (Units 3/4, C). The indicative annual Commonwealth Supported Fee for a full-time study load is $15,850+, plus the Student Services and Amenities fee. Fee deferral and scholarships are available if eligible. Fees displayed are for 2026 and are subject to change in following years.

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