Bachelor of Arts/Laws (BA/LLB)
Information valid for students commencing 2009
Duration
5.5 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2009
Semester 1 (02 Mar, 2009)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
88
Program code
2287
Faculties
Arts Faculty
Business, Economics & Law Fac
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Course lists
Courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Arts/Laws:
Component Degrees
Component Degrees that make up the Bachelor of Arts/Laws:
Dual Degree Planner
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the program rules, the Bachelor of Arts course list and the Bachelor of Laws course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Closing Date
Documentation, applications and changes of preferences must be lodged with QTAC 14 days before the offer round for guaranteed inclusion. Further details are on the QTAC website (www.qtac.edu.au).
How to applyDuration
5.5 Years full-time
Commencing 2009
Semester 1 (02 Mar, 2009)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
88
Program code
2287
Faculties
Arts Faculty
Business, Economics & Law Fac
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Course lists
Courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Arts/Laws:
Component Degrees
Component Degrees that make up the Bachelor of Arts/Laws:
Dual Degree Planner
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent English. View the equivalent qualifications for international students.
CRICOS Code: 061064A
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy).
view the English proficiency policy.View the entry requirements for international students.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the program rules, the Bachelor of Arts course list and the Bachelor of Laws course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
To commence study in semester 2 - May 15 of the same year for Category 1 and 2 countries; April 15 of the same year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
How to applyEnquiries for International students
International Recruitment Manager
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Bachelor of Arts/Laws?
Refer to the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Laws for individual program descriptions.
What you can study
Course Lists
Courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Arts/Laws :
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Majors/Specialisations
Studies may be undertaken in the following specialisations. Please click on the major(s) that are of interest to you for more information.
Bachelor of Arts
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Studies Major
- Ancient History Extended Major
- Ancient History/History Major
- Anthropology Extended Major
- Archaeology Extended Major
- Art History Extended Major
- Asian Studies Major
- Chinese Extended Major
- Communication and Cultural Studies Major
- Computer Science Major
- Criminology Extended Major
- Drama Extended Major
- Economics Extended Major
- English Extended Major
- English Literature Major
- Film and Television Studies-BA Major
- French Extended Major
- Geography Major
- German Extended Major
- History Extended Major
- Indonesian Major
- International Relations Extended Major
- Islamic Studies Major
- Italian Major
- Japanese Extended Major
- Journalism & Mass Communication Extended Major
- Korean Major
- Linguistics Extended Major
- Logic Major
- Mathematics Extended Major
- Media Studies Extended Major
- Music Extended Major
- Peace and Conflict Studies Extended Major
- Philosophy Extended Major
- Political Science Extended Major
- Psychology Extended Major
- Public Policy Major
- Russian Major
- Sociology Extended Major
- Spanish Extended Major
- Sports Studies Extended Major
- Studies in Religion Extended Major
- Women's Studies Major
- Writing Major
Honours
Honours is standard in four year programs; three year programs require a further year of study.
Study options
Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:
How to apply
Entry requirements for International students
View the entry requirements for international students.
Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent English. View the equivalent qualifications for International students.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 061064A
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy).
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
To commence study in semester 2 - May 15 of the same year for Category 1 and 2 countries; April 15 of the same year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the program rules, the Bachelor of Arts course list and the Bachelor of Laws course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the program rules, the Bachelor of Arts course list and the Bachelor of Laws course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
What you can do with a Bachelor of Arts/Laws
Careers
Refer to the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Laws for employment opportunities
Professional memberships
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following organisations:
- Legal Practitioners Admissions Board
Program rules for the Bachelor of Arts/Laws
To complete the Bachelor of Arts/Laws
To fulfil the requirements of the Bachelor of Arts/Laws, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
A student is required to obtain #88 comprising -
- #32 from the BA List including -
- (i) two majors from Part A; or
- (ii) one extended major from Part A; and
- (iii) electives from Part A or B; and
- #56 from the LLB List including -
- (i) #38 of compulsory courses from Part A; and
- (ii) #18 of elective courses from Parts B and/or C.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
