Perth,
WA,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA - Law and Society in Crawley Australia | The University of Western Australia
The University of Western Australia
|
Crawley Australia
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
35,900
(c. USD25,200.11)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Law and Society major examines how legal systems and social policies influence every aspect of our lives, covering topics from human rights and criminal justice to Indigenous rights and freedoms of speech and belief. Students engage with compelling subjects while honing their ability to comprehend, utilize, and evaluate socio-legal theories and challenges. Develop expertise in interpreting and adapting socio-legal principles while strengthening capabilities in research, analytical thinking, collaboration, and effective communication.
This program's emphasis on law's societal aspects makes it an ideal pairing with diverse academic disciplines such as political science, media studies, social sciences, cultural studies, economics, or anthropology.
Alumni enter rewarding careers across corporate, nonprofit, and government sectors, particularly in legal policy and research positions. Career paths include roles in judicial reform organizations, civil and criminal justice institutions, public administration, educational institutions, and law-adjacent fields like organizational leadership, journalism, labor relations, advocacy work, community services, and legal assistance.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
IB - 24
Applicants wishing to commence an undergraduate degree at UWA must satisfy the Universitys academic and English language competence ELC requirements to be eligible for a place within the course.
Overseas secondary studies taught and examined in English Secondary teaching and examination in English is acceptable if deemed equivalent to Australian matriculation Year 12 with a pass in the final year English paper completed within two years of application.
IELTS Academic - Minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 must include Academic Reading and Writing modules for all courses.
TOEFL - Internet-based Test iBT An overall score of 82 with a minimum score of 22 in the Writing section 18 in the Reading section 20 in the Speaking section and 20 in the Listening section for all courses.
TOEFL - Essay Rating Test of Written English TWE of 45 and either 230 Computer-based or 570 Paper-based score.
Applicants wishing to commence an undergraduate degree at UWA must satisfy the Universitys academic and English language competence ELC requirements to be eligible for a place within the course.
Overseas secondary studies taught and examined in English Secondary teaching and examination in English is acceptable if deemed equivalent to Australian matriculation Year 12 with a pass in the final year English paper completed within two years of application.
IELTS Academic - Minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 must include Academic Reading and Writing modules for all courses.
TOEFL - Internet-based Test iBT An overall score of 82 with a minimum score of 22 in the Writing section 18 in the Reading section 20 in the Speaking section and 20 in the Listening section for all courses.
TOEFL - Essay Rating Test of Written English TWE of 45 and either 230 Computer-based or 570 Paper-based score.
Tuition
AUD
35,900