Sydney,
NSW,
Australia
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Theology in Sydney Australia | The University of Notre Dame Australia
The University of Notre Dame Australia
|
Sydney Australia
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Qualification
Dual Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
39,330
(c. USD27,735.52)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
65 months
The University of Notre Dame Australia stands as one of only two Australian universities providing this dual degree in Law and Theology. The growing intricacies between legal systems and religious beliefs, along with modern threats to religious liberties, render this academic pairing especially meaningful. Students can access diverse professional pathways in legal practice, corporate sectors, government roles, and scholarly research, with the NSW Legal Profession Admission Board granting full accreditation to the law component. This combined Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Theology program delves into the evolving dynamics between jurisprudence and faith, addressing issues like religious liberty and doctrinal disputes. As a Catholic institution, theology forms a cornerstone of Notre Dame Australia's educational vision. Through theological studies and research techniques, students gain analytical tools to interpret sacred texts and Christian heritage, deepening their comprehension of Catholic doctrine within legal contexts.
The law degree component emphasizes hands-on implementation of judicial and moral frameworks. It covers foundational legal disciplines (the essential "Priestley" curriculum) while cultivating practical abilities including oral argumentation, legal representation, mediation techniques, and business law competencies. Notre Dame's mentorship initiatives and clinical placements offer students substantial real-world legal exposure. Our faculty members bring extensive professional backgrounds as practicing attorneys, legal scholars, advocates, or judicial officers across domestic and international jurisdictions. This ensures students grasp both theoretical concepts and their practical courtroom applications. Dual degree holders qualify for careers as private practice solicitors, courtroom barristers, corporate legal counsel, judicial assistants, or academic researchers in the field of law.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.5
Qualification Requirements
Sydney Entry Requirements
Applicants with recent Secondary Education
HSC Performance Band Results with a Band 5 in English, a minimum average of Bands 5s and an overall minimum average HSC mark of 80% in HSC Category A Courses (or Interstate equivalent). Applicants must be eligible for an ATAR or OP, or
Minimum International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 31.
Applicants with Higher Education Study
Other University Studies completed at undergraduate level or higher. A minimum number of 4 subjects with a high credit average is required.
Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the program of study, may be eligible for Advanced Standing.
Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study
Completed AQF Diploma or higher in a relevant discipline, from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
Applicants with Work and Life Experience
Applicants with relevant work and life experience who left secondary education more than two years ago and have not undertaken VET or higher education study since then may seek admission on the basis of:
Their experience. Experience could include a combination of factors sufficient to demonstrate readiness for higher education. These include Mature Age entry and relevant professional experience particularly in a legal context such as paralegal, legal clerk, tipstaff, alternative dispute resolution, law enforcement, relevant social work or legal secretarial work. Work experience and community involvement involving commercial business practice, caring for others, working in religious activities, social welfare or social justice activities will also be considered. Evidence must be provided as to the type and duration of relevant employment or community involvement (more than two years). The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) may be required.
STAT Scores of 160 in the Multiple Choice and Written English sections are required.
Higher School Certificate (HSC) (or equivalent) results if these have been completed within the last 5 years.
IELTS Academic - 7.5 overall, with no score lower than 7.5 in writing and no other band score lower than 7.0
TOEFL (iBT) - 105 overall, with no score lower than 28 in writing and no other band score lower than 24
Applicants with recent Secondary Education
HSC Performance Band Results with a Band 5 in English, a minimum average of Bands 5s and an overall minimum average HSC mark of 80% in HSC Category A Courses (or Interstate equivalent). Applicants must be eligible for an ATAR or OP, or
Minimum International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 31.
Applicants with Higher Education Study
Other University Studies completed at undergraduate level or higher. A minimum number of 4 subjects with a high credit average is required.
Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the program of study, may be eligible for Advanced Standing.
Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study
Completed AQF Diploma or higher in a relevant discipline, from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
Applicants with Work and Life Experience
Applicants with relevant work and life experience who left secondary education more than two years ago and have not undertaken VET or higher education study since then may seek admission on the basis of:
Their experience. Experience could include a combination of factors sufficient to demonstrate readiness for higher education. These include Mature Age entry and relevant professional experience particularly in a legal context such as paralegal, legal clerk, tipstaff, alternative dispute resolution, law enforcement, relevant social work or legal secretarial work. Work experience and community involvement involving commercial business practice, caring for others, working in religious activities, social welfare or social justice activities will also be considered. Evidence must be provided as to the type and duration of relevant employment or community involvement (more than two years). The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) may be required.
STAT Scores of 160 in the Multiple Choice and Written English sections are required.
Higher School Certificate (HSC) (or equivalent) results if these have been completed within the last 5 years.
IELTS Academic - 7.5 overall, with no score lower than 7.5 in writing and no other band score lower than 7.0
TOEFL (iBT) - 105 overall, with no score lower than 28 in writing and no other band score lower than 24
Tuition
AUD
39,330