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Bachelor of Social Science - Bachelor of Laws

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If you’re planning to study at UOW immediately after finishing your HSC, International Baccalaureate (IB), or an interstate equivalent, you can apply for Early Admission to this course. Applications can be submitted via the UOW Early Admission website during the designated period, usually June – August each year.

Students can also apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

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Student ?
Year
2027
Campus
Wollongong
ATAR-SR ?
90
Delivery ?
On Campus
Duration ?
5 years full-time, or part-time equivalent
Starts
  • Autumn 2027
  • Spring 2027
Codes
CRICOS: 105701J
UOW: 3299

Overview

The Bachelor of Social Science - Bachelor of Laws allows you to graduate with qualifications in both Social Science and Law. You will begin your studies in UOW's dedicated first-year law immersion program, studying only law subjects in your first year before introducing Social Science in your second year.

During this first year, you will learn in small, interactive seminars that encourage collaboration, discussion and practical application. This Law immersion program supports your transition to university through dedicated pod groups, where you study alongside the same cohort across first-semester subjects, with academic support from a dedicated First Year Coordinator. As part of your law degree, you will complete a legal internship, gaining valuable workplace experience before graduation. This requirement is unique to UOW, which is the only law school in New South Wales to require a legal internship as part of a Bachelor of Laws degree.

The Bachelor of Social Science equips you with the skills to investigate complex issues and design practical, evidence-based solutions. Explore challenges shaping communities today, such as housing affordability, food insecurity, racism and discrimination, community health and wellbeing, social injustice and inequality, urban planning and sustainability. You learn by doing, applying your knowledge to real world problems and working with communities and organisations. Along the way, you will build strong analytical, research and interpersonal skills, learning to interpret data, understand lived experience and communicate ideas clearly.

In the Bachelor of Laws, you will develop skills in legal research, writing, advocacy, analysis and reasoning. In the Bachelor of Social Science, you will develop analytical, research and interpersonal skills while learning to interpret data, understand lived experience and communicate ideas clearly. Together, these capabilities prepare you for careers across legal practice, government, policy and community sectors.

This double degree allows you to graduate with two qualifications in less time and overall cost compared with studying each course separately.

See the course handbook for more information.

In the Bachelor of Social Science you learn by working on real challenges that affect people and communities, building the skills to turn insight into action.  Through projects, fieldwork and engagement with organisations and communities, including local councils and community research projects, you gain hands-on experience in quantitative and qualitative research. You learn to gather, evaluate and apply evidence to social issues, gaining insight into how different countries and communities address social challenges while building a strong understanding of the Australian context.

In your Law degree you will take part in practical activities such as mock court proceedings, legal negotiations, oral submissions, and advocacy exercises that mirror professional legal practice. These experiences help build confidence in applying legal knowledge to real-world situations. The Law curriculum continues to evolve in response to changes in the legal profession, including artificial intelligence. You can further explore contemporary issues through electives, including emerging technologies and artificial intelligence, examining how they are creating new legal and ethical challenges.

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Careers

  • Academic Researcher
  • Barrister
  • Case Coordinator
  • Case Worker
  • Community Development Officer
  • Community Engagement Officer
  • Community Legal Centre Lawyer
  • Community Program Officer
  • Crime Analyst
  • Crime Prevention Specialist
  • Criminal Defence Lawyer
  • Diplomat
  • Environmental Impact Assessor
  • Environment and Heritage Officer
  • Family Support Officer
  • Government Lawyer
  • Health Promotion Officer
  • Housing Strategy Consultant
  • In-House Legal Counsel
  • Judge
  • Law Reform Officer
  • Legal Consultant
  • Legal Researcher
  • Magistrate
  • Policy Adviser
  • Policy Analyst
  • Politician
  • Private Practice Solicitor
  • Prosecutor
  • Public Health Officer
  • Regional Development Officer
  • Research Associate
  • Research Field Officer
  • Research Officer
  • Social Impact Researcher
  • Sustainability Officer
  • Urban and Strategic Planner
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Accreditation & professional recognition

For the Bachelor of Laws
The Bachelor of Laws is accredited by the NSW Legal Profession Admission Board. By completing your law degree at UOW, you are completing an academic qualification that is recognised for admission as a lawyer in Australia, subject to completing state-approved Practical Legal Training (PLT). Further details for NSW admissions can be found at the Legal Profession Admission Board website.

Admissions information

A range of admission options are available for future students. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

For specific advice or to ask any questions regarding an application, please contact the UOW Future Students Team.

  • Academic Entry Requirements

    Applicants must achieve the required score in a previous qualification, equivalent to completing at least 13 years of schooling in Australia.

    To succeed in your chosen course, you should have completed relevant subjects in senior high school or other qualifications. For more information, refer to UOW's Entry Requirements page.

  • English Language Requirements

    The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:

    English Test

    Overall Score

    Reading

    Writing

    Listening

    Speaking
    IELTS Academic

    7.0

    6.5

    7.0

    6.0

    6.0

    UOW College: English for Tertiary Studies: Distinction (weighted average mark of 75 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing)

    Other qualifications may also be considered. Full details can be found on our English Language Requirements website.

Compulsory Work Based Placement
Undertaking a work-integrated learning experience during your university education is now a significant contributor to being competitive in securing employment in your field of choice when you graduate from UOW.

Law students will complete a Legal Internship subject (LLB3397). This subject is the vehicle for a practical placement, completed over 4 weeks (totaling 140 hours, at 35 hours per week). It is designed to expose students to the application of the law in practice; enable students to understand the importance of developing the skills of legal research, communication, drafting, practice management, and problem solving; and enable students to observe and reflect upon the values, ethical standards, and conduct of the legal profession in practice.



  • Workload

    Full-Time Study Load

    As a full-time student, you can expect to commit around 48 hours of study per week. This includes class time and independent study. You may need to factor more time for examination study, practical work and placements.

    For more details on course workloads, please refer to the UOW Handbook.

  • Record Check

    Questions relating to personal record checks for this degree should be referred to the School of Law.

  • Credit for Prior Learning

    If you have completed prior studies or relevant professional experience, you can request course credit or subject exemptions to reduce the duration and cost of your program.

    Credit for prior learning evaluates your previous study or work experience related to your chosen subjects.

    UOW values lifelong learning and recognises various types of prior learning, regardless of how or where it was obtained. For more information, refer to UOW's Credit for Prior Learning page.

More detail

International Course fees table
Campus Delivery method Session fee* Course fee*
WollongongOn Campus$23064 (2027)$230640 (2027)

* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression. These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at UOW, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.

Tuition fees are reviewed annually: fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and are subject to increase during the period of study

Additional Fees

In addition to tuition, there are other fees and costs you will need to consider, including but not limited to:

  • Autumn Session, 2027 at UOW

    Application Deadline
    Applications must include all required documents to be considered complete. Applications submitted after the advertised closing date will still be accepted. We will endeavour to process late applications in time for the nominated session, however this cannot be guaranteed.

    ApplicationDate
    Domestic (UAC Early Bird)30 September, 2026
    InternationalSee International students page for key application cut-off dates
    Domestic (direct)31 December, 2026
    Domestic (UAC final round)28 January, 2027

    Session Details
    For more detailed information like enrolment cutoffs and exam periods, see key dates. 

     Date
    OrientationCheck your campus details
    Session start1 March, 2027
    Census date31 March, 2027
    Mid-session recess19 - 23 April, 2027
    Session end24 June, 2027
  • Spring Session, 2027 at UOW

    Application Deadline
    Applications must include all required documents to be considered complete. Applications submitted after the advertised closing date will still be accepted. We will endeavour to process late applications in time for the nominated session, however this cannot be guaranteed.

    ApplicationDate
    InternationalSee International students page for key application cut-off dates
    Domestic (direct)31 May, 2027
    Domestic (UAC final round)1 July, 2027

    Session Details
    For more detailed information like enrolment cutoffs and exam periods, see key dates.

     Dates
    OrientationCheck your campus details
    Session start26 July, 2027
    Census date31 August, 2027
    Mid-session recess27 September - 1 October, 2027
    Session end18 November, 2027

     

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