Course Overview

About This Course

Gain a comprehensive understanding of social issues and how to practically address these, while being equipped with a solid legal education. For social scientists, this double degree will enable you to advocate for clients in a legal context. If you're pursuing a legal career, studying social science will provide greater empathy and understanding regarding the complexities of the human condition. Throughout the Bachelor of Social Science, you will investigate society and social behaviour to understand and change human behaviour to positively transform the lives of individuals, families and communities. It embeds Indigenous knowledges and content, and subjects that will develop your understanding of social inequalities impacting on the health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities. The Bachelor of Laws equips you with a comprehensive legal education. This world-class degree provides you with a thorough grounding in the law, the social and ethical context in which law operates, while equipping you with essential practical skills including an internship and integrated skills program. A double degree at UOW provides a world-class qualification in less time and at less cost than studying the two degrees separately. Having a double degree will give you a competitive advantage in a crowded job market.

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

Requirements

Assumed Knowledge: Any two units of English
Recommended Studies: English Advanced
Recent Secondary Education: Admission based on Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) or International Baccalaureate admissions score (IBAS)
Other accepted high-school qualifications include: GCE A-Levels, New Zealand NCEA Level 3, and overseas senior secondary qualifications comparable to Australian qualifications
Students may be admitted via Early Admission (applications typically June–August each year)
Higher Education Study: At least one year of full-time study (or part-time equivalent) at Bachelor's degree level or higher; grades converted to a selection rank
Work and life experience: Admission primarily based on academic qualifications; work or life experience generally not considered
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants may apply via UOW's Woolyungah Indigenous Centre's Indigenous Admissions Program (IAP) for an alternative pathway
Domestic applicants with overseas qualifications: Must provide academic records; course must be at least one-sixth complete; non-English documents must include an official English translation
English Language Proficiency: All courses taught in English; non-native English speakers must meet UOW's English Language Requirements; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Cambridge, and OET
Compulsory Work-Based Placement: Law students must complete a Legal Internship subject (LLB3397) — a 4-week practical placement totalling 140 hours (35 hours per week)

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Contextualise how social structures and criminality intersect with the legal system. This degree combination will enhance your research and statistical analysis skills, and lead to diverse career opportunities in roles such as: criminal lawyer, social policy advisor, criminologist, crime analyst, public service and government agencies, community development, advocacy, politics, social planner, and data analyst.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Accreditation Details

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Legal Profession Admission Board (LPAB NSW)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

State Legal Admission Authority

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units1 units

LLB3397

Legal Internship

A practical placement completed over 4 weeks (totalling 140 hours, at 35 hours per week). Designed to expose students to the application of the law in practice; enable students to understand the importance of developing skills of legal research, communication, drafting, practice management, and problem solving; and enable students to observe and reflect upon the values, ethical standards, and conduct of the legal profession in practice.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the career outcomes for graduates of the Bachelor of Social Science - Bachelor of Laws?

Graduates can pursue diverse career opportunities in roles such as criminal lawyer, social policy advisor, criminologist, crime analyst, positions in public service and government agencies, community development, advocacy, politics, social planner, and data analyst. The degree combination enhances research and statistical analysis skills and contextualises how social structures and criminality intersect with the legal system.

Is there a work placement requirement in this double degree?

Yes. Law students are required to complete a Legal Internship subject (LLB3397), which involves a practical placement completed over 4 weeks, totalling 140 hours at 35 hours per week. This subject is designed to expose students to the application of the law in practice and enable them to develop skills in legal research, communication, drafting, practice management, and problem solving, as well as to observe and reflect upon the values, ethical standards, and conduct of the legal profession.

When can I start this double degree and what campus is it offered at?

The Bachelor of Social Science - Bachelor of Laws is offered at the Wollongong campus and is available with intakes in both Autumn 2027 (starting 1 March 2027) and Spring 2027. It is delivered on campus.

What are the English language entry requirements for this course?

All UOW courses are taught in English and require varying levels of proficiency. If English is not your first language, you must meet the University's English Language Requirements. Accepted international test results include IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Cambridge, and OET for specific health-related courses. Alternatively, you can fulfil the requirement by completing an English course at UOW College. The assumed knowledge for this course is any two units of English, with English Advanced being the recommended study.

What is the expected study workload for this double degree?

As a full-time student, you can expect to commit around 48 hours of study per week, including class time and independent study. You may need to factor in more time for examination study, practical work, and placements. For part-time students, study hours will vary based on the number of units taken, with similar expectations for class and independent study.

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