Complete a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) in the standard law-degree timeframe, and improve your job prospects in a competitive market.
Our program prepares you for a rewarding career in the public or private sectors.
Aim to work as a lawyer in a top-tier law firm, or an adviser in a community organisation. We give you the broad knowledge and professional qualifications to choose your own path.
You’ll study the compulsory academic requirements to practise law, as well as areas of the law which interest you. We make sure you’re work-ready through authentic experiences with public-sector authorities such as the Magistrates’ Courts, and private law firms.
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Delivery mode
This course is available in the following study modes:
Locations
City Campus - 370 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne 3000
Entry Requirements
There are no formal academic requirements
Applicants with recent secondary education (within the last 2 years)
- Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (e.g. VCE) or
- an Australian or overseas equivalent or
- an International Baccalaureate (IB).
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET/TAFE) study
To be considered for this admissions category, you will have satisfactorily completed an accredited award at diploma or above at an Australian Registered Training Organisation. Many Victoria University courses will accept a completed Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation or a related discipline.
Applicants with higher education study
Students in any Bachelor of Laws may apply to transfer into the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) degree once they have completed a minimum 192 credit points and have attained an average mark of Distinction or above i.e. 70–100%. Applicants will be assessed on the highest grades achieved in the top 12 Law units. Students will be further assessed on an outline of a proposed thesis topic and availability of a college based or college affiliated supervisor. Successful applicants will enrol in both Advanced Research Legal Methods and Advanced Legal Research Dissertation instead of 24 credit points of law electives.
Course fees
Course fee
$67,968
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Related career opportunities
This course will prepare you for the following roles.
About Victoria University
Victoria University is one of only six universities in Australia to offer courses in both TAFE and higher education. From certificates to diplomas, degrees and postgraduate courses, you can begin your studies at any point and pathway between courses to achieve your goals, regardless of your starting point.
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Victoria University
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