Bachelors of Humanities and Bachelor of Laws (Honours) - Western Civilisation [Extended Major] in Brisbane Australia | The University of Queensland

Pair your legal studies with a Bachelor of Humanities to gain the understanding and perspective needed to tackle society's pressing challenges. This dual-degree program merges humanities and law, preparing you to drive positive transformation in any career you pursue. The humanities component critically explores pivotal intellectual currents that have influenced Western culture throughout history. You'll analyze significant works across literature, arts, politics, jurisprudence, and theology, emerging with applicable knowledge for contemporary social matters and the communication skills to effect change. The law curriculum builds comprehensive legal expertise alongside transferable professional competencies. Interactive seminars and collaborative learning spaces, tailored for today's law students, allow you to refine your understanding alongside classmates and instructors.

The Western Civilisation extended major offers an immersive, thought-provoking curriculum examining the foundational ideas that have defined Western thought from ancient times to modernity. By engaging with transformative works across creative disciplines, governance, and belief systems, you'll trace the evolving concept of the West through its cultural, historical, and artistic developments. You'll encounter revolutionary ideas through stimulating and demanding texts. Small-group seminars foster discussions about fundamental human and societal questions while sharpening analytical abilities. This program provides both the intellectual framework to understand modern societal dilemmas and the interpersonal skills to implement solutions.