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Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) - Law and Society

Australia

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What will I learn?

What impact does law have on our lives? To what extent does law either control what we do or allow us to achieve what we want? Learn to understand, apply and adapt concepts in socio-legal studies while developing skills in research analysis, teamwork and communication.

From human rights, crime and justice to Indigenous rights, freedom of expression and religion, and social media and the law, the Law and Society major explores the impact of legal and social policy on all areas of our lives. Through this major you’ll understand, apply and adapt concepts in socio-legal studies while developing skills in research analysis, teamwork and communication.

Course Structure

Our undergraduate degrees offer you a broad range of options allowing you to combine subjects in a way that matches your career goals and personal interests.

Why Law and Society?

If you're considering studying the Juris Doctor in the future, it’s excellent preparation. There are many teachers in this major who teach in the JD, so you'll become used to their teaching. You can also get an idea if you find law interesting, to help you decide whether to undertake the JD.

You'll really improve your analytical and research skills.

You're able to go on exchange.

Career Pathways

Graduates pursue varied careers in the private, non-profit and public sectors, including law-related policy and research roles. They may work in law reform and justice agencies, the civil and criminal justice systems, government, education and academia, and law-relevant fields like management and human resources, media and communications, industrial relations, human rights, social services and legal support.

Further Study

Students with a Law and Society major may pursue further studies by undertaking Law and Society Honours, a Master of Laws, a Master of Public Policy, a Master of International Law or another postgraduate course. Alternatively, you may choose to study law as a professional qualification (to pursue a legal career) by applying for entry to the Juris Doctor.

Which department am I in?

Law School

CRICOS

068916E

Study options

Full Time (4 years)

Tuition fees
A$45,800.00 (US$ 30,224) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

3 February 2025, 30 June 2025

More details

Start date

24 February 2025, 21 July 2025

Venue

Crawley Campus

35 Stirling Highway,

CRAWLEY,

Western Australia,

6009, PERTH, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

Entry requirements may vary from country to country. Students are required to complete an international academic qualification equivalent to Australian High School (or equivalent).

English language requirements:

IELTS (academic): Overall minimum score of 6.5, no band lower than 6.0

TOEFL Internet-based TOEFL (iBT): an overall score of 82 or above with a minimum score of 22 in writing, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 20 in listening

Pearsons Test of English (PTE) (academic): An overall score of 64 with a minimum score of 59 in the speaking and writing sections, and no less than 54 in the other sections

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About The University of Western Australia (UWA)

Students can set themselves apart with a globally recognised degree from a world top 100 university.

  • World-top 100 university - QS World University Rankings 2024
  • Rated 5-stars by Good Universities Guide 2023
  • 18 subject areas in world’s top 50 (QSWUR 2024 and ARWU 2022)

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