Bachelor Of Laws

Victoria University

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Bachelors Degrees

Qualification

4 Years

Course duration

1/31/2026

Start Date

US$22011

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Launch an exciting career in law and make a name for yourself in corporate, community or government legal sectors. If you’d like a dynamic and fulfilling job in law, learn from the best at VU. Our lecturers and adjunct professors include some of Australia’s most reputable legal professionals, sharing their many years of experience and knowledge. They include: the Hon. Justice Chris Maxwell QC Professor Robert Richter QC criminal law specialist, Robert Stary former Attorney General, Nicola Roxon Victorian Chief Magistrate, Ian Gray retired High Court Judge, the Hon. Michael Kirby. Through this law degree you’ll get a broad perspective on legal practice and gain specialist academic and professional skills including: advocacy ethical judgement communication legal research and writing interviewing and negotiation relevant legal professional computing skills. Thanks to our partnerships with the courts and community legal services, you’ll also gain practical, real-world experience of the justice system – helping you along the path to a rewarding career in law. We also offer Honours in Law for our high academic achievers. Careers in law When you graduate from a Bachelor of Laws at Victoria University, you’ll be in high demand because we’ll make sure you’re job-ready. You could work as a lawyer or in legal practice in areas including criminal law, family law, commercial law and business. Many of our graduates choose to work in community legal centres providing legal access to disadvantaged groups, and in not-for-profit organisations. Roles in the legal field include: solicitor lawyer policy adviser legal adviser human-rights advocate. Industries in Melbourne with the greatest demand for law graduates are banking and finance, corporate/commercial, litigation, private equity, projects, property, tax and workplace relations (Graduate Careers Australia). Course structure To attain the Bachelor of Laws students will be required to complete 384 credit points consisting of: 96 credit points of First Year Core studies <>132 credit points of Professional Core studies 48 credit points of Non Law Electives studies

For international students

Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent). OR: Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent). OR: Completion of a Foundation course or equivalent.English language requirementsIELTS (Academic module): Overall score of 6.0 (no band less than 6.0) TOEFL Internet: Overall score of 67 (Listening 12, Speaking 18, Reading 15, Writing 21)Pearson Test of English (PTE): Overall score of 50 (no section score less than 50) University of Cambridge - Advanced (CAE): Overall score of 169. No individual band less than 169.VU English - English for Academic Purposes (EAP) (Level 4): achieved.

4 Years - Full time

Fee

A$33,400.00 (US$ 22,011) per yearAUD $16,700 per semester Please check with institution

Start Date

1/31/2026

Address

City Campus, 370 Little Lonsdale Street (VU City Tower), and 295 Queen Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000, MELBOURNE, Australia

Australia Awards Scholarships

Value of scholarship

Tuition fees, living allowance, Overseas Student Health Cover and academic support.

How to applay

Refer to Australia Awards scholarships (external link) for application processes and deadlines.

Requierments

Australia Awards scholarships are long-term development awards, offered by the Australian Government and administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). They aim to contribute to the long-term development needs of Australia's partner countries. Participating countries: Asia Pacific Middle East In-country contacts Asia ASEAN (Brunei, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand) Bangladesh Bhutan Cambodia Indonesia Laos Maldives Mongolia Myanmar Nepal Pakistan Philippines Sri Lanka Timor-Leste Vietnam Pacific Federated States of Micronesia Fiji Kiribati Marshall Islands Nauru Papua New Guinea Samoa Solomon Islands Tonga Tuvalu Vanuatu Middle East Palestinian Territories

About

Victoria University is one of Australia’s few dual-sector universities, giving students unique access to a top-class education and vocational opportunities.
The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019 recognised Victoria University as a top 350 university, placing it inside the top 2% worldwide, and also 53rd in their Young University Rankings 2018.
Located in Melbourne, Victoria University has eight campuses in the city including three in the vibrant city centre, as well as a campus in Sydney. It welcomes over 11,2000 international students from over 100 different countries to create a truly global institution. Whilst many of these are based at partner universities in Asia and around the world, over 3,800 study in Melbourne.
Victoria University champions an innovative education system, with a ground-breaking first-year programme featuring a subject-by-subject style of teaching which aims to equip students with a range of practical, employable, independent skills.
Its unique role as a dual-sector university means students can choose between vocational education and training or undergraduate and postgraduate courses – all bases are covered in the hundreds of courses on offer. It offers more sports-related courses than any other institution in Australia, plus courses in computer science, engineering and technology are considered among= the best in Australia by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019. The Victoria University ethos focuses on pathways to university via its TAFE provider, Victoria University Polytechnic, and there are a wide range of ways the institution can help students reach their ultimate goals.
With an excellent reputation, world-class facilities and fantastic research opportunities provided by collaborations with organisations across the world, Victoria University programs give students an internationally-recognised education with huge potential attached.

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