- 1 year (or part-time equivalent)
- Online
- Feb, May, Sep
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- AUD 16,992
- (Indicative annual fee)
Overview
- Take your legal career to new heights with UniSQ’s Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – one of the few graduate honours programs for a law degree in Australia.
- Enhance your employment opportunities, advance your knowledge in a specialist area of law and build valuable research skills. Our Law degrees have been developed with an Advisory Committee of senior judges and lawyers who have all given it their enthusiastic endorsement.
- Be guided by our dedicated lecturers who have strong connections with legal practice and understand the contemporary needs of the legal profession. Their expertise spans a diverse range of law backgrounds, including criminal law, human rights, international and comparative law, ethics, family and succession law, environmental and natural resources law, commercial and taxation law, and public law and policy.
- Master legal research methods, complete two major research projects in areas of law you are passionate about and learn how you can use your law expertise to make difference to society in a meaningful way.
- Already completed your Practical Legal Training (PLT) program (at another institution)? We will give you credit from that PLT program to halve your honours degree (namely the honours electives half). You will complete an honours degree in law in one additional year (or part-time equivalent), including your Practical Legal Training – a great thing to have on your CV.
Great opportunities
UniSQ has provided me with many great opportunities. The support and closeness of the law school has helped me succeed through every stage of my degree.
Erin - Law
Career outcomes
Be prepared to work in diverse roles across a wide of industries including legal practice, government agencies, public service and community sector, politics, non-governmental organisations and businesses.
As a graduate, you could work as a:
- barrister
- solicitor
- public prosecutor
- community lawyer
- policy advisor
- in-house counsel.
Professional accreditation
The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) articulates from the Bachelor of Laws. The Bachelor of Laws is accredited by the Legal Practitioners Admissions Board, Queensland, and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Queensland as an approved academic qualification under the Supreme Court (Legal Practitioner Admission) Rules 2004 (Qld).
The Bachelor of Laws will partially satisfy the requirements to practise as a lawyer in Queensland or elsewhere in Australia. Intending lawyers must also complete an approved practical legal training course in order to become admitted to practise law. There is an option in the Honours year of gaining a credit for four units of law approved courses by the completion of an approved practical legal training program.
What you'll study
To graduate from the Bachelor of Laws (Honours), you must successfully complete 8 units of study.
Degree structure
An undergraduate university degree typically consists of a combination of core, major and elective courses designed to provide you with foundational knowledge and opportunities for an in-depth deeper dive into your chosen field.
Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for detailed recommended enrolment patterns and course availability.
You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previous studies. This could reduce the number of courses you need to study to complete your degree.
Entry requirements
You need to satisfy the following requirements to be considered for entry into this honours degree.Completion of UniSQ's Bachelor of Laws or other recognised bachelor's degree in law from a recognised university with a pass at either:
- a credit level (grade point average of 5.0/7, that is 71.4 per cent) in the entire program and permission of the relevant Program Coordinator
- a grade point average of 5.2/7 (75 per cent) in the third level of the Bachelor of Laws program, including an 'A' or better level pass in at least one course.
For an applicant with equivalent qualifications, special permission is required of the Head of School and Dean on the advice of the relevant Program Coordinator.
All applicants
You'll need to meet the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires:
- IELTS (Academic) - Minimum overall score of 6.5 and a minimum score of 6.0 in each of the four components - listening, reading, writing, and speaking.
Alternative English language proficiency tests may also be accepted.
Entry pathways
You need to complete a bachelors degree in a related area with a minimum GPA. Check entry requirements for more information, or get in touch to discuss.
Fees and scholarships
- This estimated 2025 annual fee is based on the current average rate for your first year of study (8 units per year) and does not include cost of materials such as textbooks, additional costs or the Student Services and Amenities fee.
- This is an indicative guide only and your fees will vary depending on the courses you select, with the actual rates calculated at enrolment.
- We review our fees annually and they may increase each year.
- Further details are available on the Fees website.
Additional costs
You may be required to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee as part of your degree cost.
Payment options
You may not have to pay your course (subject) fees upfront. HECS-HELP is a government loan scheme that allows you to defer payment until your income reaches a certain threshold. Find out if you are eligible for HECS-HELP.
You may also be eligible to receive financial support from Services Australia.
UniSQ Scholarships
We offer scholarships for academic excellence, community leadership, and financial need - you can apply for more than one!
Find out moreHow to apply
Complete your online application directly to UniSQ.
ApplyYou can select to start your study in Trimester 1, 2 or 3.
| Study period | Application closing date | Orientation | Start date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1, 2025 | Monday 10 February | Monday 3 February | Monday 10 February |
| Trimester 2, 2025 | Monday 26 May | Monday 19 May | Monday 26 May |
| Trimester 3, 2025 | Monday 8 September | Monday 1 September | Monday 8 September |
| Trimester 1, 2026 | Monday 16 February | Monday 9 February | Monday 16 February |
More information on application key dates is available.
Preparing to apply
You've made the decision to study at UniSQ - congratulations! Take the next steps:
The entry requirements for your degree will provide you with details regarding the documentation to provide. These may include:
- interviews and selection criteria
- CV/resume or LinkedIn profile
- referee reports.
After you’ve submitted your application, you will be emailed a reference number. You will be notified via email the outcome of your application within 10 business days.
Follow the link in your email from UniSQ or log in to the application portal to accept your offer.
Find out more
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Frequently asked questions
- UniSQ’s Bachelor of Laws Honours degree (also known as a LLB honours) is one of the few graduate Honours programs for a Law degree in Australia.
- Our law degree has been developed and endorsed by an advisory committee of senior judges and lawyers.
- The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) has been accredited by the Legal Practitioners Admission Board, Queensland, and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Queensland.
This will vary depending on where you choose to study a Bachelor of Laws with Honours qualification.
Our one-year Bachelor of Law Honours degree articulates from the Bachelor of Laws, giving you the opportunity to advance your law knowledge by building valuable research skills.
You will study legal research methods and use your law areas of interest to complete two major research projects.
Graduates who hold a Bachelor of Law Honours (also known as a LLB honours) can look forward to a career in a variety of different setting, including:
- public service
- government
- politics
- non-government
- private enterprise.
Yes! At UniSQ, you can study our Bachelor of Laws with Honours online. You can choose to study full-time or part-time, allowing you to balance studying with your work and life commitments.
Work towards your undergraduate qualification at your own pace with our flexible online study learning options.
