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Bachelor of Arts and Laws

Western Sydney University

Parramatta, Australia
5 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Six-year route to a Laurier BA and a University of Sussex LLB, aimed at practising law in Ontario.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2 years (Temporary Graduate visa subclass 485, Post-Higher Education Work stream, bachelor's including honours; one-time (no repeat as primary applicant); apply in Australia within 6 months of course completion while holding or having held a Student visa in the last 6 months; age 35 or under; Temporary Graduate study requirement: CRICOS-registered qualification(s) taught in English totalling at least 2 academic years (92 CRICOS weeks), completed in Australia in no less than 16 calendar months on a visa allowing study; English: IELTS Academic/General 6.5 overall, 5.5 each band (or equivalent) within 12 months; Indian nationals 2 years, 3 years for first-class honours in STEM/ICT under AI-ECTA; Hong Kong/BNO passport holders up to 5 years; regional graduates may later get a Second Post-Higher Education Work visa of 1-2 years)): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop and apply knowledge in Arts and Laws
Analyse discipline-relevant problems
Communicate professionally
And use evidence-informed approaches appropriate to the qualification level.

Career outcomes

Advocacy and government relations
Contract specialist
Corporate social responsibility manager
In-house legal counsel
Intelligence agent
Lawyer
Management consultant
Political strategist
Trade negotiator

Curriculum

Begin with a BA major such as Criminology
History or Human Rights at Laurier
move to the University of Sussex for the LLB
then return for a final Laurier year. Students can join legal competitions such as mooting
negotiation and client interviewing
plus co-op.

Entry requirements

Academic

Year 12 or overseas equivalent recognised through AEI-NOOSR (Entry Qualifications Table)
Some programmes assume Mathematics or English
Australian HSC
IB or NCEA Level 3 holders apply via UAC International.

Accepted academic background

Year 12 or overseas equivalent recognised by AEI-NOOSR, Or completed Diploma from The College or relevant VET award, Australian HSC/IB/NCEA Level 3 holders apply via UAC International. Assumed knowledge Mathematics and English for many programmes, Some (nursing, Health, Teaching, Medicine) have extra requirements

Language tests

IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each subtest)
TOEFL iBT 82 (Writing 21
PTE Academic Speaking 18
IELTS 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Certified academic transcripts and qualifications
Passport identification page
English proficiency evidence if required
Additional program-specific documents if requested

How to apply

Check the entry and English requirements for your course. Apply free through the International Application System
directly or via an agent; HSC
IB or NCEA Level 3 students apply through UAC International. Receive your Offer of Admission (a College pathway may be offered) and read the International Fee and Refund Agreement and OSHC information. Pay fees and receive your eCoE. Apply for the student visa with proof of funds and arrange OSHC. Attend orientation and study full time.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$40,061 AUD
Application fee	$0 AUD
Deposit	$69,771 AUD

Program details

Campus	Parramatta
Faculty or school	Faculty of Social Sciences, Arts, Business, Education and Law
Department	School of Law
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	2 years (Temporary Graduate visa subclass 485, Post-Higher Education Work stream, bachelor's including honours; one-time (no repeat as primary applicant); apply in Australia within 6 months of course completion while holding or having held a Student visa in the last 6 months; age 35 or under; Temporary Graduate study requirement: CRICOS-registered qualification(s) taught in English totalling at least 2 academic years (92 CRICOS weeks), completed in Australia in no less than 16 calendar months on a visa allowing study; English: IELTS Academic/General 6.5 overall, 5.5 each band (or equivalent) within 12 months; Indian nationals 2 years, 3 years for first-class honours in STEM/ICT under AI-ECTA; Hong Kong/BNO passport holders up to 5 years; regional graduates may later get a Second Post-Higher Education Work visa of 1-2 years)
Scholarship note	For 2027, eligible new international undergraduate applicants may be considered for academic-merit scholarships worth 5000 AUD, 10000 AUD or up to 50% of tuition. Coursework applicants are considered automatically; awards are not guaranteed.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
March 2027
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Program starts
July 2027
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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 5 years.