Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws

This double degree pairs a broad arts major with a law degree.

Compare 9 providers

How long it takes: About 3.5 to 5.5 years; full time
Entry ATAR: From 64.3; Lowest offered at James Cook University, 2026
How you can study: Online or on campus
Leads on to: Solicitor; $107,600 median pay, In demand
Taught by: 9 providers; NSW, VIC, QLD

Is this course right for you?

What the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws asks of you, and what you might want to check first.

It helps to have

an interest in how laws shape society
curiosity about people and their stories
comfort with reading and writing at length
a willingness to question your own views

Before you start

Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.

Where this course can take you

The study that can follow this course.

Jobs you can do with it

Solicitor
Solicitors advise clients on their legal rights and obligations, then do the drafting, negotiation and filings that turn that advice into action.
A step towards this job. What else you need
Median pay$107,600
In demand

Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list.

Where you can study this course

There are 9 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.

Western Sydney University
Campbelltown, Parramatta, NSW
4.2from 1,872 Google reviews
ATAR
83.1 lowest
(93.1 median, 2023)
How you study
On campus
(full or part time)
Website for Western Sydney University (opens in a new tab)
What students like
- Staff are friendly and supportive
- Good academic experience and learning
What to weigh up
- Admin can be slow to respond
Deakin University
Geelong Waterfront, Melbourne Burwood, VIC
More about Deakin University
4.4from 2,192 Google reviews
ATAR
73.75 lowest
(85.25 median, 2026)
How you study
Online or on campus
(full or part time)
Next intake
Feb 2027
Website for Deakin University (opens in a new tab)
What students like
- Lecturers are approachable, supportive and knowledgeable
- Support services are helpful for students
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
Bond University
Gold Coast, QLD
4.4from 303 Google reviews
How you study
On campus
(full or part time)
Next intake
Jan 2027
Fee
$55,200 a year
(Full fee)
Course page for Bond University (opens in a new tab)
What students like
- Staff are friendly, caring and helpful
- Small class sizes give personalised attention
What to weigh up
- Fees are on the higher side
- Admissions can be slow to sort out
James Cook University
Cairns, Townsville, QLD
4.3from 591 Google reviews
ATAR
64.3 lowest
(67.15 median, 2026)
How you study
Online or on campus
(full or part time)
Next intake
Feb 2027
Fee
$16,992 a year
(Government-supported place)
Website for James Cook University (opens in a new tab)
What students like
- Staff are friendly and helpful
- Support services and learning resources are useful
University of Wollongong
Wollongong, NSW
4.3from 747 Google reviews
ATAR
81.85 lowest
(85.15 median, 2024)
How you study
On campus
(full or part time)
Website for University of Wollongong (opens in a new tab)
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Course and assessment changes can disrupt study
Australian Catholic University
Brisbane, Melbourne, North Sydney (MacKillop), NSW, QLD, VIC
3.7from 436 Google reviews
ATAR
67.05 lowest
(75.25 median, 2026)
How you study
On campus
(full or part time)
Fee
$14,496 a year
(Government-supported place)
Website for Australian Catholic University (opens in a new tab)
Queensland University of Technology
Gardens Point, QLD
4.5from 896 Google reviews
How you study
On campus
(full or part time)
Next intake
Feb 2027
Fee
$17,400 a year
(Government-supported place)
Website for Queensland University of Technology (opens in a new tab)
What students like
- Students are friendly and approachable
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Some find staff less helpful
The University of Queensland
St Lucia, QLD
4.5from 1,654 Google reviews
ATAR
92.7 lowest
(97.5 median, 2026)
How you study
On campus
(full or part time)
Next intake
Feb 2027
Fee
$14,010 a year
(Government-supported place)
Website for The University of Queensland (opens in a new tab)