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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Laws

Course code: #C000132

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Laws

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2024)

    $44,500 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    3 years

  • PSW

    2 years

  • Min GPA

    59 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    080288E

Highlights
Capstone Project
Practical Experience

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 05-February-2024 2024-02-05
Winter-July 08-July-2024 2024-07-08
Fall-February 05-February-2025 2025-02-05
Winter-July 08-July-2025 2025-07-08

Overview

Bachelor of Laws

Oil spills. The conflict in Syria. Euthanasia. Our right to privacy. 

The law plays an integral role in managing how these issues – and countless more across the globe – are analysed, evaluated and resolved.

The hallmark of Macquarie’s Bachelor of Laws is its recognition of how legal frameworks underpin such global issues. 

You’ll be challenged to think critically about the law to seek innovative solutions to legal problems – skills highly valued by employers. 

Combining your law degree with any other Macquarie bachelor's degree allows you to open the way to various careers in legal practice, private industry, government, education and community services.

Key features

  • Become a competent legal mind
  • Excel in legal practice and beyond
  • Join a distinguished and global alumni network
  • Graduate with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours); Complete advanced law units and independent research in your final year, and graduate with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours).

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$57,124

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $10,920
Accommodation 1 bed room $12,624
Tuition 1 person $44,500

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Certified copies of Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Certified copies of award certificates or completion certificates from previously completed studies
  • Certified copies of Language Proficiency
  • Certified copy of Passport or Visa Documents

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

7
6.5
listening
6.5
writing
6.5
speaking
6.5
reading

TOEFL

94
20
listening
24
writing
20
speaking
19
reading

PTE

66
58
listening
58
writing
58
speaking
58
reading

Cambridge

185
176
listening
176
writing
176
speaking
176
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

Duolingo overall 115 with no band less than 110*

*Duolingo English Test (DET) is accepted as a COVID measure for applicants from mainland China only up until 30 November 2023.

The following online English tests are no longer recognised as of 1 May 2023:

  • IELTS Indicator / IELTS Online
  • TOEFL iBT Home Edition
  • PTE Academic Online

Students who do not meet the English language requirements but are otherwise eligible for a program of study may be issued an offer that includes an English preparation program at the Macquarie University English Language Center (i.e., a packaged offer). 

International students with a packaged offer can apply for a single student visa covering their English preparation program and course of study at Macquarie University.

Entry Requirement  (Overall)

Number of estimated weeks to reach required IELTS score (Overall)

IELTSTOEFL iBT

Pearson

(PTE)

5.56.06.57.07.5
4.0443030-4040-5050+50+50+
4.5523520-3030-4040-5050+50+
5.0604110-2020-3030-4040-5050+
5.566491-1010-2020-3030-4040-50
6.07350 1-1010-2020-3030-40
6.58358  1-1010-2020-30
7.010065   1-1010-20

Academic background and requirement

To apply for an undergraduate program, international students will need to have completed one or more of the following academic qualifications:

  • A recognised senior secondary school qualification or university entrance examination, such as the New South Wales Higher School Certificate (NSW HSC) or other equivalent Australian or overseas high school qualification
  • A recognised university Foundation course
  • A recognised 2 or 3-year Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree
  • At least one year of a university degree from a recognised institution

Assumed knowledge

  • None.

Recommended studies:

  • None.

China: 

  • Gao Kao - Shanghai (out of 660):                       460 (69.69%)
  • Gao Kao - All other provinces (out of 750):         548 (73.06%)
  • Chinese Senior Secondary School (other schools)  Not accepted for Bachelor entry
     

India:

  • Indian AISSC     80-89%
  • Indian HSSC     80-89%
  • Indian ISC         80-89%

Iran:

  • Iranian Senior Secondary School (from 2019):  Not accepted for Bachelor entry
  • Iranian Senior Secondary School (pre-2019): Not accepted for Bachelor entry
     

Foundation and Intensive programs

If you have completed at least a Year 11 equivalent qualification and need additional academic support or further English skills to enter the first year of your undergraduate degree, these programs are for you. 

  • Standard Foundation program

The Standard Foundation program is designed for students needing extra academic and English support before they are undergraduate-ready. You need to have completed at least a Year 11 equivalent qualification to apply.

  • Intensive program

The Intensive program is designed for students needing extra academic support before they are undergraduate-ready. You need to have completed a Year 12 equivalent qualification to apply.

Career opportunities

  • Barrister or solicitor
  • CEO or general manager
  • Diplomat
  • Lobbyist
  • Policy adviser
  • Politician
  • Public servant

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