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Are you curious about how the world works? Do you want to understand more about human behaviour, stand up for justice and give a voice to the voiceless?

UOW Law and Society gets to the heart of understanding who we are, how we think, what drives us, our legal and societal systems, and understanding the political, ethical and economic perspectives needed to make a difference.

UOW College provides pathways to various degrees at UOW. By completing a Diploma of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities at UOW College, there is an opportunity to gain entry into the second year of various Faculty of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities degrees at the University of Wollongong.

Alternatively, UOW College also offers the University Preparation Program to help you enter your first year of study at UOW. 

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At UOW, you'll develop real-world practical skills.  

The latest QILT Employer Satisfaction Survey ranked employers’ overall satisfaction with UOW graduates at 91.7%, placing UOW 1st among Australian public universities.  

UOW is consistently rated in the top 200 universities in the world for the quality of our graduates (QS 2022).

  • Advertising executive
  • Archivist
  • Art historian
  • Business administration manager
  • Consultant
  • Content creator
  • Curator
  • Diplomat
  • Editor
  • Foreign affairs and trade officer
  • Heritage specialist
  • Librarian
  • Market and social research consultant
  • Marketing and advertising manager
  • Media lawyer
  • Policy adviser
  • Political representative
  • Publisher
  • Researcher
  • Social or market researcher
  • Social planning advisor
  • Solicitor in private practice or a community legal centre
  • Teacher
  • Town planner
  • Training and development manager
  • Youth worker
  • Aged care manager
  • Criminologist
  • Environmental health officer
  • Public health program coordinator

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Study close to home

UOW has eight Australian campuses located across Wollongong, Sydney, and regional centres of the NSW South Coast and Highlands. If you're looking to study close to home, take a look at the UOW campus in your region offering Law and Society degrees.

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    UOW Law and Paralegal Studies received 5-star ratings for learner engagement and skills development.
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    UOW undergraduate Psychology was rated 5 stars for learning resources and quality of education experience.
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Gain an understanding of Australia’s legal system and its social and international context. UOW Law students will apply their knowledge in a 20-day internship as part of their studies, so you graduate ready for the workforce.

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UOW offers practice-based courses in social science, public health, social work, occupational health and safety, and human geography. You’ll earn career-ready skills and relevant accreditation, making you a sought-after candidate for employers.

UOW offers accredited degrees in the fields of psychology and social work, giving you the tools to help people change their thought patterns and behaviours and improve their wellbeing.

UOW Psychology student Sarah Liddle

Communicate with and influence people around the world. The UOW Language Centre provides a world-class learning experience, using the latest learning techniques with teaching grounded cultural context.

We also encourage you to take a global outlook with student exchange and study overseas programs and in-country language programs.

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Student experience

UOW Law Students Society

The Law Students Society helps you get the most out of university and your law degree, setting the stage for an engaging and dynamic professional experience - and it all begins now.

Study abroad and exchange

Combine study and travel to turn your degree into a global experience.

Clubs and societies

Meet like-minded students by joining a club or society for a complete university experience.

Moving to Wollongong

Relocating to Wollongong for study? Discover the tips and tricks for making the journey much easier.

Where can a degree in law & society take you?

Currently studying a Bachelor of Law, Tiarna Williams, is apart of the 2025 UNGA Global Voices committee. Tiarna is passionate for assisting disadvantaged First Nations people and giving a voice to the voiceless.

Completing international exchange programs in the UK and Singapore, her career towards human rights law and humanitarian aid is just beginning. With a deep commitment to justice and equality, Tiarna has completed legal internships at Hume Riverina Community Service and the National Justice Project.

If someone told me a few years ago that I'd be sitting inside the UN during committee discussions, I probably would've laughed. I stayed focused on my studies and my goals, and it happened. Tiarna Williams Bachelor of Laws - Bachelor of International Studies

Student and alumni stories

Alumni, Students

Grace Bowles graduates with a fresh take on justice

Grace doesn’t see justice as fixed, but as something that can always be improved and better understood.
Alumni, Community

Graham Lancaster’s golden rule

UOW honours a tireless advocate, mentor and leader who’s still giving back while facing the challenge of Motor Neurone Disease
Students

How Gabrielle found her path and succeeded in Law at UOW Liverpool

Gabrielle didn’t plan on studying law. In fact, it wasn’t even on her radar when she finished high school. But a last-minute decision to try something different led her to UOW Liverpool - and changed her future.

Meet Elizabeth

I’ve had great seminar leaders and met some of my closest friends in my classes. The content has been really engaging, and the lecturers are so supportive. Everyone at UOW is so friendly, always saying hello, there is lots of green space and a real sense of community. Elizabeth Bachelor of Laws – Bachelor of International Studies

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