Macquarie University
Bachelor of Laws
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationOil spills. The conflict in Syria. Euthanasia. Our right to privacy. The law plays an integral role in managing how each of 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 the way 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. With the option to combine your law degree with any other Macquarie bachelor degree, you can open the way to an array of careers in legal practice, private industry, government, education and community services.
Delivery mode
Macquarie University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- 4–6 Eastern Road, Macquarie University
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Entry requirements
I’ve recently completed Year 12
If you’re currently undertaking, or have just completed Year 12 studies, and you apply to Macquarie through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC), you’ll be assessed on your selection rank or through our Academic Entry Program. You might also consider applying for our Macquarie Leaders and Achievers Early Entry Scheme, the Schools Recommendation Scheme or the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Entry Pathway if you’re eligible.
I have work and life experience
If you’re a non-Year 12 applicant and you don’t hold any formal education qualifications, but you do have informal learning and work experience, you may submit a portfolio for entry into one of our pathway programs, which allow you to articulate into a Macquarie degree after successfully completion.
I have TAFE, college or university qualifications
Macquarie recognises completed TAFE, college and university qualifications. If you’ve completed a recognised qualification, you may be eligible to apply for Recognition of prior learning (RPL).
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Laws will prepare you for the following roles.
Lawyer
A Lawyer is hired to represent a client in a range of legal proceedings. You might provide legal advice and prepare cases being heard in court. Law...
Corporate Lawyer
A Corporate Lawyer provides legal expertise to businesses and corporations. You might work in areas such as mergers and acquisitions, corporate gov...
Employment Lawyer
An Employment Lawyer represents clients in legal proceedings relating to employment matters. You might represent clients who believe they have been...
Family Lawyer
A Family Lawyer specialises in legal proceedings involving family law such as divorce settlements or dealing with wills. You might represent a clie...
Legal Advisor
Legal Advisors are qualified professionals who are employed by corporate organisations and government agencies to provide internal legal advice. Th...
Solicitor
A Solicitor represents a client in legal proceedings. You might liaise with clients and provide legal advice or guidance. Solicitors may prepare fo...
About Macquarie University
Macquarie University is recognised globally for its pre-eminence in key research disciplines, as well as producing graduates who are among the most sought-after professionals in the world.
Since our foundation in 1964, we have aspired to be a different type of university: one unbound by ivory towers and sandstone walls. Rather, we are focused on fostering collaboration between students, academics, industry and society, encouraging all to traverse the boundaries of their own perspectives and effect change.
Over the years, we have grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community – a place of constant stimulus and human interaction. Together, we advance world-class theoretical thinking and translate it into real-world solutions.
We’re connecting people across the most diverse fields of knowledge to create bold new possibilities: for their careers, intellectual endeavours, enterprises and the common good.
