Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Professional Communication

Domestic Students

• Must have successfully completed the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or equivalent qualification
• Prerequisite (VCE units 3 and 4): a study score of at least 25 in English (other than EAL), OR a study score of at least 27 in English as an Additional Language (EAL), or equivalent studies
• 2026 Guaranteed ATAR: 90.00 (if ATAR is at or above this threshold and prerequisites are met, an offer is guaranteed)
• 2026 ATAR (lowest selection rank with offer, including adjustments): 86.30
• Entry is competitive; eligible applicants are ranked by academic achievement plus any adjustment factors

Adjustment Factors (Year 12 applicants only)

• Subject adjustment: a study score of 25 in Legal Studies equals 1 aggregate point per study
• Subject adjustment: a study score of 35 in any English equals 2 aggregate points per study
• Maximum of 3 aggregate points from subject adjustments
• Overall maximum of 28 aggregate adjustment points
• Regional/low socio-economic status area adjustments applied automatically (based on ABS SEIFA Index)
• School Network Access Program (SNAP): available to eligible Year 12 applicants at SNAP partner schools
• Equity access schemes available through VTAC or RMIT Access for applicants with difficult circumstances, financial hardship, disability or medical conditions
• Elite Athlete and Performer Program: available to eligible elite and emerging athletes/performers
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples: Indigenous Access Program with support from Ngarara Willim Centre via informal interview process

Applicants with Higher Education Study

• Entry is competitive; ranked on GPA plus any adjustment factors
• Successful completion of an Australian associate degree (or equivalent) and no double-fail in any required course of the receiving degree; OR
• Successful completion of at least 4 courses (subjects) at an Australian undergraduate level (or equivalent) and no double-fail in any required course of the receiving degree
• Completion of an Australian higher education diploma level (or equivalent) does NOT satisfy minimum entry requirements
• Previous fail grades in similar courses may affect eligibility

Applicants with Work and Life Experience

• Must have successfully completed VCE (or equivalent) and meet stated prerequisites
• Work and life experience does not provide additional consideration; academic requirements may be satisfied by completing the STAT (Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test) multiple choice

Vocational Education and Training (VET) Applicants

• This course is NOT available to applicants whose highest level of education is VET study

International Students

• Annual tuition fee: AU$45,120 (2026)
• Must meet English language requirements (specific IELTS/TOEFL/PTE thresholds not specified on this page — contact Study@RMIT for details)

class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="career"> Career Bachelor of Laws graduates have the foundational legal knowledge required for a career as a legal practitioner, or in both legal and non-legal roles in a variety of law-related fields. Combined with professional communication skills, this prepares you for a range of careers in areas including legal firms, corporate counsel roles and government as well as legal aid and community law, diverse NGOs, in-house (with corporates, unions, etc), business, the media, politics and academia. To be eligible to be admitted to practise law in Australia, you will need to complete the Practical Legal Training (PLT) requirements, either through one year of Supervised Workplace Training with a law firm or an approved PLT course. The PLT course can be undertaken on a fee-paying basis through Leo Cussen Centre for Law or The College of Law. The Bachelor of Professional Communication component of this double degree prepares you for a career in the communication industry by providing diverse opportunities to engage in the different aspects of the field. Professional recognition and accreditation Victorian Legal Admissions Board (VLAB) The Bachelor of Laws component of this double degree satisfies the academic requirements for graduates admission to the Australian legal profession. Visit the Victorian Legal Admissions Board website for more information. Accredited Public Relations major The Public Relations major within the Bachelor of Professional Communication is accredited by the Communication and Public Relations Australia (CPRA) , the peak body for the industry. Students undertaking the Public Relations Major are eligible for the CPRA Introductory Membership upon graduation. <div