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The QUT Faculty of Law Founders’ Scholarship has been a huge help throughout my first year of study—it allowed me to complete my studies without being under the pressure of financial stress. The scholarship has also provided me with a lot of support, not just financially. Everyone I’ve met through the Law Founders’ Scholarship has been friendly, supportive and helpful.
Professional purpose
'If I can help a woman separate safely from a violent relationship. If I can help empower her and help her to negotiate her way through the legal system then I get a real sense of satisfaction. It really is my dream job.'
Make a difference
'I am passionate about the law and the legal system. My law/justice double degree will enable me to make a positive difference in people lives by advocating for their rights and interests. I have witnessed a lot of suffering and injustice–I’m Hazara (a minority ethnic group in Afghanistan), so my ethnicity has been persecuted for a very long time. I want to use my studies to make our world a better place.'
Double your opportunities
'I decided to pursue a double degree in law and justice, majoring in politics and policy, because I'm genuinely interested in understanding how laws operate, both in Australia and around the world. My studies excite me as they allow me to focus on critical issues like the environment and ensuring fairness for everyone. This double degree isn't just about acquiring facts; it's about my strong desire to leverage law and politics for positive change.'
Bachelor of Justice / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
Invested in your success
The QUT Faculty of Law Founders’ Scholarship has been a huge help throughout my first year of study—it allowed me to complete my studies without being under the pressure of financial stress. The scholarship has also provided me with a lot of support, not just financially. Everyone I’ve met through the Law Founders’ Scholarship has been friendly, supportive and helpful.
Professional purpose
'If I can help a woman separate safely from a violent relationship. If I can help empower her and help her to negotiate her way through the legal system then I get a real sense of satisfaction. It really is my dream job.'
Make a difference
'I am passionate about the law and the legal system. My law/justice double degree will enable me to make a positive difference in people lives by advocating for their rights and interests. I have witnessed a lot of suffering and injustice–I’m Hazara (a minority ethnic group in Afghanistan), so my ethnicity has been persecuted for a very long time. I want to use my studies to make our world a better place.'
Highlights
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of the principles of law and the justice system.
- Complete two separate degrees in 5.5 years full-time.
- Benefit from meaningful connections with high profile industry employers and classes with leading and internationally renowned law and justice experts.
- Bachelor of Justice offers targeted career paths in law enforcement, military services, government and private sector intelligence and security agencies, crime prevention agencies, and criminal and social justice policy agencies.
- Attend classes with leading and expert teachers
- Join work placements and hands-on learning experiences that will prepare you for the real world of law
- Explore international study and placement opportunities during your studies
- Enjoy inner city facilities including the QUT Law Library and courtrooms
- Access a range of scholarships and support to assist you with your studies, life at uni and preparation for your career.
Highlights
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of the principles of law and the justice system.
- Complete two separate degrees in 5.5 years full-time.
- Benefit from meaningful connections with high profile industry employers and classes with leading and internationally renowned law and justice experts.
- Bachelor of Justice offers targeted career paths in law enforcement, military services, government and private sector intelligence and security agencies, crime prevention agencies, and criminal and social justice policy agencies.
- Attend classes with leading and expert teachers
- Join work placements and hands-on learning experiences that will prepare you for the real world of law
- Explore international study and placement opportunities during your studies
- Enjoy inner city facilities including the QUT Law Library and courtrooms
- Access a range of scholarships and support to assist you with your studies, life at uni and preparation for your career.
Why choose this course?
This course offers integration between two important and popular areas of study. It will allow you to gain perspective of criminal justice, policy, governance and legal issues, and their impact on society. You'll gain in-depth knowledge of laws and their impact from a justice perspective. You'll gain advanced understanding of the law and legal system, and graduate with broad career options in both the legal and criminal justice systems. Tailor your degree to your interests by choosing a major in either criminology and policing, or policy and politics in your justice degree.
Our Bachelor of Laws (Honours) is a higher-level qualification than a bachelor degree, as it has honours-level content integrated throughout the course. The advanced knowledge and skills in this course will benefit your professional career, or future research and study.
Our contemporary law degree prepares you to think ahead and allows you to take advantage of employment opportunities in growth areas or newly emerging sectors, such as intellectual property and technology. The new law, technology and innovation minor which is part of the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) covers topics on how the law is responding to new developments in artificial intelligence, robotics, 3D printing and autonomous vehicles.
Real-world learning
You'll study a combination of justice and law units in the first four years, with the balance of units devoted to law units and electives. In the law component you'll have the opportunity to choose a number of introductory, general and advanced elective units.
In justice, you can select your major in either 'criminology and policing' or 'policy and politics'. There's also an option to undertake elective units in forensic science, management or another university wide minor.
There are opportunities to undertake a work placement unit in your justice degree, where you can work with a community or government organisation for credit toward your degree. Our Legal Clinic unit also offers credit towards your degree – it places law students with community legal organisations to undertake a semester-long project. They’re great options to refine your interests and enhance your resume.
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Assessment items or practicum
Our law and justice programs are designed in consultation with industry to ensure you acquire a strong foundation of knowledge and experience, and we support and develop students to successfully transition from university to their legal career.
Our students benefit from innovative, scholarly teaching and learning through:
- progressive assessments and open book exams
- an emphasis on independent learning and research skills
- small groups in core subjects
- practical skills and industry connections from work placements, industry projects, mock trials, mooting competitions and analysis of real cases and legislation.
Peer support programs
We provide a variety of peer support programs that encourage first-year students to learn from students studying in their second and third year. These programs give you extra support in your transition to university. First-year students gain insight and perspective, while second-year and third-year students gain leadership experience.
Careers and outcomes
Although many of our graduates become legal practitioners, a law degree provides the foundation for a career in government, a community organisation or business. Our graduates have an excellent track record of securing exciting positions.
Career options include private practice, in-house counsel, government (local, state, federal), ministerial adviser, researcher in parliamentary libraries, court registrar, public prosecutor, public defender (Legal Aid), crown lawyer (civil litigation), community legal centres, alternative dispute resolution, legal academic, law librarian and legal publishing.
Other career pathways include: policing, community outreach, child and family services, forensic investigation, correctional rehabilitation, mediation, intelligence, defence, insurance and banking investigation, youth justice, Indigenous justice, community legal services, foreign aid programs, women’s, youth and children’s advocacy, human rights and anti-discrimination, and policy and adviser roles within a range of state and federal government departments.
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) is accredited by the Legal Practitioners' Admissions Board (LPAB). To become a solicitor or barrister, you will need to complete practical legal training (PLT) and pass the Bar Exams. QUT offers PLT through our Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice.
Possible careers
- Aid work manager
- Barrister
- Child protection officer
- Child and family counsellor
- Community corrections officer
- Corporate secretary
- Criminologist
- Crown law officer
- Customs officer
- In-house lawyer
- Investigator
- Lawyer
- Legal risk manager
- Police officer (australian federal)
- Police officer (state)
- Policy officer
- Policy analyst
- Senior policy officer
- Solicitor
In order to complete this course, you must complete a total of 528 credit points comprising 180 credit points from the Bachelor of Justice, 324 credit points from the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and 24 credit points of QUT You. Students study a combination of Justice and Law units in the first three years of the course, with the balance of units devoted to Law units only.
Justice Component:
- Seven core units: 84 credit points
- Eight Study Area A units: 96 credit points (Select either Criminology and Policing or Policy and Politics major).
Law Component:
To meet the requirements of the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) component of the double degree, you must complete a total of 324 credit points comprising:
- Twenty core units – 240 credit points
- Two Advanced law electives - 24 credit points
- A law minor (48cp) and one unit (12cp) of law / general electives OR two law electives (24cp) and three law / general electives (36cp) – 60 credit points
Successful completion of a law minor will be recognised on the Academic Record and the Australian Education Graduation Statement.
Law Honours Grading
Honours grading is based on a whole of course GPA.
QUT You Component: 24 credit points
In order to complete this course, you must complete a total of 528 credit points comprising 180 credit points from the Bachelor of Justice, 324 credit points from the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and 24 credit points of QUT You. Students study a combination of Justice and Law units in the first three years of the course, with the balance of units devoted to Law units only.
Justice Component:
- Seven core units: 84 credit points
- Eight Study Area A units: 96 credit points (Select either Criminology and Policing or Policy and Politics major).
Law Component:
To meet the requirements of the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) component of the double degree, you must complete a total of 324 credit points comprising:
- Twenty core units – 240 credit points
- Two Advanced law electives - 24 credit points
- A law minor (48cp) and one unit (12cp) of law / general electives OR two law electives (24cp) and three law / general electives (36cp) – 60 credit points
Successful completion of a law minor will be recognised on the Academic Record and the Australian Education Graduation Statement.
Law Honours Grading
Honours grading is based on a whole of course GPA.
QUT You Component: 24 credit points
- ATAR/selection rank threshold
- 84.00
These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2024.
Don't have a ATAR/selection rank?
- Course code
- ID48
- QTAC code
- 417902
- CRICOS code
- 083027B
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- Online
- Gardens Point
- Kelvin Grove
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- Gardens Point
- 5.5 years full-time
- 11 years part-time
- 5.5 years full-time
- February and July
- February and July
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course, we assume you have sound knowledge of the subject/s listed below. If you don't have the subject knowledge, you can still apply for the course but we strongly encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge:
- English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)
Offer guarantee
If you achieve an ATAR or selection rank of 87.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
VET guarantee
If you have completed an AQF diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Advanced standing
If you have prior studies or work experience, you may be eligible for advanced standing (credit). You can apply for advanced standing once you've been accepted to QUT. If you're in your first semester of study, you must apply for advanced standing within 10 days of receiving your offer.
Deferment
You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.
More about deferring your offer
Adjustments to your ATAR/selection rank
Any adjustments you receive to your ATAR or selection rank will be applied to this course.
Find out if you’re eligible for an adjustment to your ATAR or selection rank
Offers we made to school leavers in Semester 1, 2024
The figures listed in the tables below reflect the offers that were made to recent ATAR students. The entry thresholds box at the top of this page shows the lowest adjusted ATAR/selection rank required to receive an offer for all applicants for the most recent January QTAC offer round.
| Excluding adjustments | Including adjustments | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
97.05
|
Selection rank
99.90
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| Median ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
89.15
|
Selection rank
91.30
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| Lowest ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
81.80
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Selection rank
85.50
|
You can find out more about your fellow students’ backgrounds with this course’s student profile.
Other admission options
If you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you may be eligible for admission through our Centralised Assessment Selection Process (CASP).
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide to the grades you need to apply for this course.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
I completed secondary school in Australia
- ATAR/selection rank
- 84.00
Offer guarantee
If you completed secondary school in Australia and achieve an ATAR/selection rank of 87.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
VET guarantee
If you have completed an AQF diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic / IELTS One Skills Retake | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
| PTE Academic | 58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| TOEFL iBT / Paper | 79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2025 fees
2025: CSP $17,000 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2025 fees
2025: $35,600 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: CSP $16,400 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: $32,900 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
QUT Real World International Scholarship
A scholarship to cover tuition fees, with eligibility based on your prior academic achievements.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
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