BA / Bachelor of Laws Conjoint - Academic English Studies and Linguistics in Auckland New Zealand | University of Auckland

The BALLB conjoint program enables you to earn both a BA and LLB degree in a shorter timeframe and with fewer credit requirements than pursuing them individually. This combined degree equips you with crucial skills to navigate and excel in our rapidly evolving, interconnected world. The Law component provides versatile competencies valued across diverse professions, both within and outside legal practice. You'll have the flexibility to pair your legal education with various disciplines spanning humanities, social sciences, cultural studies, and languages. The BALLB program cultivates robust career-ready abilities, fostering legal expertise, ethical awareness, and civic engagement. Our alumni are successfully practicing law globally while embracing emerging opportunities shaped by societal, technological, and business transformations.

Your coursework will include Stage II Academic English Studies (ACADENG) tailored for non-native English speakers. If your English proficiency doesn't meet Stage II requirements, you'll complete Stage I ACADENG courses first. This academic English training integrates with linguistic studies covering phonetics, morphology, syntax, and semantics. Additionally, you'll explore foundational theories related to language acquisition and pedagogy.