Bachelor of Arts - Law and Society
- 3 years
- Duration
- 48,300 AUD/year
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Bachelor
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Perth / Australia
- Location
Program description
The Law and Society major examines how legal and social policy affects all aspects of life, from human rights, crime, and justice to Indigenous rights, freedom of expression, and religion.
Law and social policy affect our lives nationally and worldwide, according to this major. You'll learn socio-legal principles, apply them, and critique them while exploring fascinating situations. Develop research, teamwork, and communication skills while understanding, applying, and adapting socio-legal principles.
This major complements politics, communications, sociology, culture, economics, and anthropology by focusing on law's social aspects.
Graduates work in corporate, non-profit, and public sectors, including legal policy and research. They may work in law reform, justice agencies, civil and criminal justice systems, government, education, academia, management and human resources, media and communications, industrial relations, human rights, social services, and legal support.
Program structure
Level 1
Students taking this major in conjunction with the Criminology major [MJD-CRIMN] must select their units such that no more than 18 points, comprising 12 points at level one and 6 points at level two, of units are shared between the two majors. No level three units may be shared between the majors. Students encountering any difficulties reflecting this requirement in their study plan should seek guidance from their allocated advising office.
Core (take all units — 12 points):
- LAWS1110 Crime and Society (6)
- LAWS1111 Law in Context (6)
Level 2
Students taking this major in conjunction with the Criminology major [MJD-CRIMN] must select their units such that no more than 18 points, comprising 12 points at level one and 6 points at level two, of units are shared between the two majors. No level three units may be shared between the majors. Students encountering any difficulties reflecting this requirement in their study plan should seek guidance from their allocated advising office.
Core (take all units — 6 points):
- LAWS2227 Law in Action (6)
Option (take unit(s) to the value of 12 points):
- LAWS2220 Birth, Life and Death: Health and Medical Law (6)
- LAWS2223 Criminal Justice Systems (6)
- LAWS2224 Human Rights: Law and Context (6)
- LAWS2225 Indigenous Peoples and the Law (6)
- LAWS2226 International Legal Institutions (6)
Level 3
Students taking this major in conjunction with the Criminology major [MJD-CRIMN] must select their units such that no more than 18 points, comprising 12 points at level one and 6 points at level two, of units are shared between the two majors. No level three units may be shared between the majors. Students encountering any difficulties reflecting this requirement in their study plan should seek guidance from their allocated advising office.
Core (take all units — 6 points):
- LAWS3316 Law, Advocacy, Activism and Change (6)
Option (take unit(s) to the value of 12 points):
- LAWS3214 International Law and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) (6)
- LAWS3221 Creative Expression and the Law (6)
- LAWS3317 Social Media and the Law (6)
- LAWS3330 Gender and the Law (6)
- LAWS3334 Law and Religion (6)
- LAWS3344 Law and Contemporary Social Issues (6)
- LAWS3374 Crime, Justice and Public Policy (6)
- LAWS3384 Music and the Law (6)
Price
- Tuition fee — 48,300 AUD per year.
A standard full time enrolment of 48 points per year equals 1 EFTSL (1 EFTSL is the Equivalent Full Time Study Load). If you enrol in more or less than 48 credit points per year, your yearly annual fee may be different. Tuition fees are reviewed annually and are subject to increase, as outlined in the UWA Acceptance Contract.
Requirements for applicants
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have
- achieved an ATAR of at least 75, or equivalent as recognised by UWA or
- an assured pathway offer or
- achieved a score of at least 100 in UWA's experienced based entry assessment or
- a place in a relevant UWA access program.
English competency
- Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
For more information on requirements, please contact your Edumapple manager.
About the university
With a founding purpose to "advance the prosperity and welfare of communities," the University of the State was established in 1911 and opened its doors in 1913 to a small student body of 184. More than 28,000 students hailing from 115 different countries are now enrolled.
In the realms of education, research, and student success, UWA has been at the forefront of groundbreaking innovations since its inception. However, a university is more than just a place to get a degree and do research.
Throughout Western Australia, the country, and the globe, UWA has played an important role in advancing knowledge, culture, and the economy for over a century.
As the sole institution in Western Australia to be ranked in the top 100 globally, UWA has earned praise for its creative curricula, strong ties to local businesses, dedication to the student experience, and groundbreaking research.
Choosing to study at UWA means becoming a member of a community that has a reputation for leading good change, both locally and globally. You will also become part of a network of dedicated and innovative leaders who are determined to make a difference.
