Bachelor of Politics & International Relations/Bachelor of Laws
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Focusing on the principles, concepts and issues that are shaping Australias national security and the world and exploration of corporate and commercial law and practical legal problem solving, UCs Bachelor of Politics and International Relations/Bachelor of Laws will lay the foundations for a fascinating career and make you shine. Youll learn about democratically informed citizenship, contemporary issues in politics and policy, national security, the challenges of modern terrorism and contempora
Official- Duration
- 5 years
- Qualification
- Bachelor Degree
- AQF 7
- Campus
- Bruce
- ACT · +1 more campus
- Course code
- CRICOS 099012M
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Course overview
Focusing on the principles, concepts and issues that are shaping Australias national security and the world and exploration of corporate and commercial law and practical legal problem solving, UCs Bachelor of Politics and International Relations/Bachelor of Laws will lay the foundations for a fascinating career and make you shine. Youll learn about democratically informed citizenship, contemporary issues in politics and policy, national security, the challenges of modern terrorism and contemporary regional politics in the Asia Pacific and beyond. Imagine being part of discussions about the implications of the neoliberal policy ascendency in Australia, Brexit, the Trump presidency, war, energy security and marriage equality. UCs qualified and experienced staff will help you make better sense of the world you live in and recognise how to meet current social and political challenges. Youll also be encouraged to develop your advocacy abilities and legal skills while understanding their connections to the theory and history of law. Supporting your development as a socially responsible and ethical professional will be UCs small class sizes, state-of-the-art facilities and ties with the National Centre for Corporate Law and National Institute of Governance. Youll also benefit from the relationships the University has forged with law firms, the public sector (a huge employer in Canberra) and non-government organisations (otherwise known as NGOs). Whats more, you will get to apply your talents in the real world with opportunities to complete a law internship and study overseas and be able to fast-track your course during our winter term. The Bachelor of Laws allows for professional accreditation with the Supreme Court of the ACT and New South Wales.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. International undergraduate applicants normally require an educational qualification deemed equivalent to an Australian Year 12 certificate, with the course's required rank and any additional criteria. 2. Australian-Year-12-equivalent qualification; course-specific rank and selection criteria; English proficiency.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
- TOEFL iBTOverall 79L 20 · R 20 · W 20 · S 20
- PTE AcademicOverall 58L 50 · R 50 · W 50 · S 50
- Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
- Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
International undergraduate applicants normally require an educational qualification deemed equivalent to an Australian Year 12 certificate, with the course's required rank and any additional criteria.
Additional entry requirement
Australian-Year-12-equivalent qualification; course-specific rank and selection criteria; English proficiency.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 1 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | 15 February 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | 9 August 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Bruce, Canberra | 15 February 2027 | — | $35,800per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Bruce, Canberra | 9 August 2027 | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Bachelor of Politics & International Relations/Bachelor of Lawscanberra.edu.au
- University of Canberracanberra.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- International Course Guide 2027Official source
- UC College International Entry Requirements 2026Official source
- ELICOS course 2027Official source
- Standard academic entry requirementsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source