Australian National University

Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

A Bachelor of Laws (Honours) degree provides candidates with a law degree that opens doors to a diverse range of professional careers in Australia and around the world.

In addition to equipping you with an understanding of law and the contexts in which it operates, the LLB (Hons) places a significant emphasis on building your high-level research skills through opportunities to conduct independent legal research.

Through the LLB (Hons), you will graduate with an honours-degree, giving you additional advantages in establishing your career or providing a strong foundation for postgraduate study. The program satisfies the academic component to be admitted as a legal practitioner in Australia.

Delivery mode

Australian National University offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Locations
  • Brinkin
  • Observatory Rd, Coonabarabran
  • 496 Murramarang Rd, Kioloa
  • Canberra
  • Cotter Rd, Weston Creek

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Before applying for a program, you should review the general information about domestic undergraduate admission to ANU programs and how to apply, and the program-specific information below.

Applicants with recent secondary education are assessed on:

  • completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent, and the minimum Selection Rank (from their academic qualifications, plus any adjustment factors) requirement for this program; and
  • co-curricular or service requirement (applies to applicants who complete secondary education in the year prior to commencing at ANU); and
  • English language proficiency; and
  • any program-specific requirements listed below.

Applicants with higher education study are assessed on:

  • previous higher education studies; or secondary education results if completed less than one full-time equivalent year (1.0 FTE) of a degree; or the result from a bridging or preparatory course; and
  • English language proficiency; and
  • any program-specific requirements listed below.

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study are assessed on:

  • previously completed VET qualifications at AQF level 5 or higher (i.e. a Diploma or above); or secondary education results if the VET qualification is not completed; and
  • English language proficiency; and
  • any program-specific requirements listed below.

Applicants with work and life experience are assessed on:

  • ATAR or equivalent if secondary education was completed; or the Special Adult Entry Scheme (SAES); or work experience; and
  • English language proficiency; and
  • any program-specific requirements listed below.

International applicants

Applicants who complete a recognised secondary/senior secondary/post-secondary/tertiary sequence of study will be assessed on the basis of an equivalent selection rank that is calculated upon application.

  • IELTS Academic and IELTS UKVI Academic - Overall score: 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT [excluding Home Edition] - Overall score: 80
  • Cambridge C1 Advanced - Overall score: 176
  • PTE Academic and PTE Academic UKVI - Overall score: 64
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* Unavailable $186,720 Fees are based on full-time study.

For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.

Study mode On Campus
Duration 4 Years
Estimated fee* Unavailable $186,720

Career opportunities

The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) will prepare you for the following roles.

About Australian National University

ANU is a world-leading university in Australia’s capital. Excellence is embedded in our approach to research and education.

ANU has seven academic colleges that house a number of schools and research centres that specialise in a range of disciplines - all relevant but some unique in Australia and our region.

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