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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Laws

Course code: #BLAW

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Laws

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2024)

    $33,400 AUD

  • Application fee

    $75 AUD

  • Duration

    4 years

  • PSW

    2 years

  • Min GPA

    65 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    040190B

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 31-December-2023 2023-12-31
Fall-April 29-February-2024 2024-02-29
Winter-July 31-May-2024 2024-05-31
Fall-February 31-December-2024 2024-12-31

Overview

Bachelor of Laws

Launch an exciting career in law with Australia's most reputable legal professionals.

Victoria University's Bachelor of Laws will prepare you for a successful legal career, regardless of whether you work in the corporate, community, or government sector.

You will learn from some of Australia's most respected legal professionals, including:

  • The Hon. Justice Chris Maxwell QC
  • Professor Robert Richter QC
  • Criminal law specialist, Robert Stary
  • Victorian Chief Magistrate, Ian Gray
  • Retired High Court Judge, the Hon. Michael Kirby

Through your studies, you will gain a broad perspective on legal practice and develop specialist academic and professional skills, including:

  • Advocacy
  • Ethical judgment
  • Communication
  • Legal research and writing
  • Interviewing and negotiation
  • Relevant legal professional computing skills

You will also gain practical, real-world experience of the justice system through partnerships with the courts and community legal services.

If you are a high academic achiever, we also offer Honours in Law.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$55,400

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $10,212
Accommodation 1 bed room $22,000
Tuition 1 person $33,400

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Certified copies of your academic transcripts and other supporting documentation
  • Evidence of your English language proficiency
  • Completed Advanced Standing forms (if you are applying for credit).
  • Passport or Visa Documents

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

79
19
listening
22
writing
19
speaking
18
reading

PTE

58
50
listening
50
writing
50
speaking
50
reading

Cambridge

176
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

VU English – English for Academic Purposes (EAP) (Level 5): achieved.

GENERAL ENGLISH 

LEVELSENTRYLead to 
ELEMENTARYIELTS 3.5; TOEFL 0-19GE 1  
PRE-INTERMEDIATEIELTS 4.0; TOEFL 20-31GE 2  
INTERMEDIATEIELTS 4.5; PTE 30-36; TOEFL 32-34                                      GE 3  
UPPER INTERMEDIATE IELTS 5.0; PTE 37-43; TOEFL 35-45GE 4EAP 4Entry into courses requiring IELTS 5.5 or equivalent including most VU diploma and foundation courses
ADVANCED 1IELTS 5.5; PTE 34-50; TOEFL 46-59GE 5EAP 5Entry into courses requiring IELTS 6.0 or equivalent including most VU undergraduate courses
ADVANCED 2IELTS 6.0; PTE 51-59; TOEFL 60-78                EAP 6    Entry into courses requiring IELTS 6.5 or equivalent including most VU postgraduate courses

ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES 

LEVELSENTRYDURATIONCOURSE FEE
EAP4 (Upper Intermediate) EAP4: IELTS 5.0, VU English Placement Test or completion of GE3. 

 

5-10 weeks per level, depending on proficiency

 

A$460 per week (plus A$200 enrolment fee)
EAP5 (Advanced 1) EAP5: IELTS 5.5 or completion of EAP4. 
EAP6 (Advanced 2)EAP6: IELTS 6.0 or completion of EAP5.

Academic background and requirement

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent), including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in any other English (or equivalent).
PLUS:
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in one of Economics, any History, Legal Studies, Australian Politics, Global Politics or Psychology.
OR:
Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent).
PLUS:
IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score or 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking).
OR:
Completion of a Foundation course or equivalent.

 

GPA

China: 

Gao San (Senior Middle School Year 3): 70%

Gaokao or National College Entrance Examination (NCEE): Lower cut-off score for Tier 2 universities

Bachelor degree: 65%

 

India: 

Indian School Certificate (issued by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations - ICSE): 65%

All India Senior School Certificate (issued by the Central Board of Secondary Education - CBSE): 65%

Higher Secondary Certificate/ Intermediate Certificate from State Board: 70%

 

Foundation program: 

VU College provides pathways to VU degrees. In addition to English language courses, it offers an international foundations program and diplomas in business, information technology and engineering.

Career opportunities

  • Solicitor
  • Lawyer
  • Policy Adviser
  • Legal Adviser
  • Human-Rights Advocate

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