Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws

Due to the circumstances around COVID-19, you will begin your studies online.

However, when Government guidelines change, on-campus studies will be reintroduced.This version of the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws is for students commencing from 2015 onwards.

Students who commenced in 2013 or 2014 should refer to course 63J.

Students who enrolled before 2013 should refer to course 63C.This on-campus 5-year full-time course is offered by the College of Arts, Law and Education and is available at Hobart.

The first year only is also offered at the Launceston and Cradle Coast campus.

This course may be studied part-time.

Note: Legal Studies is not available in the Bachelor of Arts component of the combined Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Law (63J1).

Domestic applicants who have recently completed secondary education (in the past two years)

To be eligible for an offer, you must have an ATAR of 65 or above. This is the minimum ATAR needed for an application to be considered. Applicants are ranked by ATAR and offers made based on the number of places available.

In 2019, the lowest ATAR to receive an offer was 65.8. This lowest ATAR to receive an offer may change from year to year based on the number of applications we receive.

Applicants with an ATAR of 90+ are guaranteed progression to second year upon successful completion of 100 credit points of university study (except Foundation and Enabling units) including LAW121 Introduction to Law and LAW122 Legal Systems.

Due to course quotas, applicants with an ATAR between 65 and 89.95 who successfully complete 100 credit points of university study (except Foundation and Enabling units) including LAW121 Introduction to Law and LAW122 Legal Systems are eligible but not guaranteed entry into second year. All first-year students are ranked according to academic merit with the top 200 progressing to second year law.

Domestic applicants with higher education study

To be eligible for an offer, you must have completed the equivalent of one full-time year of study (equivalent to 100 UTAS credit points) at Bachelor level or above with a minimum grade point average of 4.0 on a seven-point scale.

You can enquire online for advice on converting your results into grade point average on a seven-point scale.

If your prior study does not include law or legal studies, you may be required to complete a three-day workshop, or introductory law units in your first year of study, in order to meet progression requirements.

Due to course quotas, domestic applicants who successfully complete 100 credit points of university study (except Foundation and Enabling units) including LAW121 Introduction to Law and LAW122 Legal Systems are eligible but not guaranteed entry into second year. All first-year students are ranked according to academic merit with the top 200 progressing to second year law.

All other domestic applicants

Students are not admitted to this course on the basis of VET / TAFE study or work and life experience.

If your ability to access or participate in education has been affected by circumstances beyond your control, you can apply for special consideration as part of your application. We will consider a range of factors, including economic hardship, serious medical condition or disability.

We can only approve applications for special consideration where we are confident that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in your studies. If your application is not approved, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best alternative pathway to your chosen course. Special consideration is not available for international applicants.

Admissions information for international applicants, including English language requirements, is available from the International Future Students site. You can also enquire online to check your eligibility.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Laws will be able to:

1. Acquire, consolidate, critically evaluate, reflect and synthesise advanced knowledge in one of the humanities and social sciences disciplines and in the discipline of law.
2. Demonstrate critical thinking by identifying, defining and solving problems with intellectual independence.
3. Make evidence based decisions that take account of diverse contexts and constraints impacting on societies and environments.
4. Communicate information effectively in written, visual and oral forms with a diverse range of stakeholders.
5. Work effectively, responsibly, respectfully and safely in individual and/or team contexts.
6. Demonstrate self-management, flexibility, initiative and resilience in readiness for diverse workplace demands.