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BA LLB - Bachelor of Arts with the degree of Bachelor of Laws

2010 Degree Information

Faculty: Faculty of Arts
Course Type: Undergraduate
Campus: North Ryde
Description:

The Bachelor of Arts combined with law provides you with the greatest program flexibility. All the programs of study available in an arts degree can be taken in the combined law degree. The programs of study range across the humanities, sciences, human sciences, business and IT.

For further information please refer to the Macquarie University Handbook of Undergraduate Studies ( www.handbook.mq.edu.au ).

Included Degrees:

Bachelor of Arts (Faculty of Arts)
Bachelor of Arts (Faculty of Human Sciences)
Bachelor of Arts (Faculty of Science)

Bachelor of Laws

Suitable for:

Those seeking a double qualification in law and arts.

Career Opportunities:

Graduates are able to pursue careers where their Arts major brings an extra dimension to their work as legal practitioners (barristers or solicitors), legal officers in public or private sectors, and legal academia.

Requirements

Recommended Prior Knowledge:

For full degree requirements please refer to Macquarie University Undergraduate Handbook ( www.handbook.mq.edu.au ).

Work Experience:

No work experience required.

UAC Code:

300304 CSP

2010 ATAR:

96.00

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English Language Requirements:
  • IELTS (Academic english only): Minimum 6.5 overall, with 6.0 in each section
  • TOEFL (Paper based test): Minimum 580 overall, with 53 Listening, 52 Reading, 59 Structure/ Written Expression, 5.0 TWE
  • TOEFL (Computer based test): Minimum 237 overall, with 19 Listening, 19 Reading, 25 Structure/Writing
  • TOEFL (Internet based test): Minimum 92 overall, with 18 Listening, 17 Reading, 22 Writing, 22 Speaking

Course Details

Minimum Course Duration: 5 years full-time / equivalent part-time
Mode of study:

On campus

Administrative Enquiries:

Arts Student Centre
Building W6A, Level 1
Ph: 02 9850 6783
Fax: 02 9850 8240
Email: artsenquiries@mq.edu.au

Academic Enquiries:

Anne McGuigan
Macquarie Law School
Building W3A, Level 6
Ph: 02 9850 7068
Fax: 02 9850 7686
Email: anne.mcguigan@mq.edu.au

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What You Will Study

This combined degree allows students to complete two Bachelor degrees in five years of study. The Bachelor of Laws qualifies graduates for admission to legal practice. It involves an innovative approach to legal education and scholarship. Personalised teaching and development of internet technology in the curriculum reinforce our reputation for innovation. We provide a coherent, broad-based and interdisciplinary approach to the study of law in both its historical and contemporary settings. The Bachelor of Arts gives students the flexibility to choose a major from more than twenty Humanities areas. Possibilities include: Ancient History, Anthropology, Australian Studies, Christian Studies, English, Geography (Human), Languages (Asian & European), Linguistics, Media, Modern History, Music Studies, Natural History, Culture & Museum Studies, Politics, Philosophy, Sociology, and Women's Studies.