Laws and Global Studies

Bachelor degree (honours)/Bachelor degree

Laws and Global Studies is a double degree that provides a solid foundation in the concepts, procedures and reasoning of the Australian legal system and the research, analytical and communication skills of the legal profession with the skills to be a leader in social change.

If you don't meet the requirements for direct entry, consider these Pathway options.

2022 International entry requirements:

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Minimum Age
Academic
Additional requirements

Prerequisite subjects

English
Mathematics
Science/Other

English entry requirements (Level C)

Equivalent approved English test scores.

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Laws and Global Studies - L3009

Laws and Global Studies - L3009

This exciting double degree course is for students who aspire to be leaders in social change and wishing to fulfil the academic requirements for admission to practice as a lawyer in Australia. Combining the study of challenges confronting global communities, such as peace and conflict; the rich-poor gap; and crime and justice with studies in Law you will gain the skills to understand the complex challenges facing cultures and communities around the world and the opportunity to apply your knowledge to affect change.

This course leads to two separate degrees:

the Bachelor of Laws (Honours), and
the Bachelor of Global Studies.

You will gain the benefits of each degree course and be fully equipped to pursue a career in either field, separately, or to combine the two in your chosen work. You will acquire a solid foundation in the concepts, procedures and reasoning underpinning the Australian legal system and the research, analytical and communication skills of the legal profession. The elective component gives you flexibility to choose from a wide range of specialist units. The opportunity exists to participate in international learning experiences, through on-campus curricula and through off-campus international exchange and study abroad experiences, internships locally and internationally and a clinical legal education program to undertake work-based learning.

With three global studies specialisations (International studies, International relations or Global cultural literacies — including a language) you have the opportunity to develop your capabilities and apply them in practical and professional real life contexts. You will gain a rich understanding of the interplay of local, regional and global forces through focused studies, a broad range of multidisciplinary electives and an overseas study component.

A key component of the Bachelor of Global Studies is the required period of study overseas that can be completed intensively, at a Monash international campus, or at a prestigious partner university. This combination enables you to not only think globally, but to also study in an international environment.

As a graduate of this double degree, you will be prepared for diverse careers in and beyond the law, including work in politics and government; the environmental sector; international development; foreign affairs; international relations; trade; defence; immigration; and the non-government sector. The course also prepares you for a pathway to master's and doctoral qualifications.

At a glance

Location	On-campus at Clayton: Full time
Duration	This course is equivalent to 5.25 years of full-time study and offered only in accelerated mode to complete in 5 years. Part-time study is also available.
Start date	Semester one (February)

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A Monash Law degree offers the idealistic person a realistic way to make a difference in the world. Whether you aspire to work in a top-tier law firm, commercial or international law, a community legal centre or as an advocate for justice, a Monash Law degree lets you take the first step. You will be building a solid foundation for a legal career, with your training beginning on day one.

In this practical double Bachelor degree course, you'll also have the option of studying overseas, gaining applied legal and intercultural experience. In your first year, you'll begin mastering the concepts, procedures and reasoning underpinning the Australian legal system. Alongside this rigorous training in the basics, throughout your degree you'll also be able to pursue the areas of the law that interest you. You'll benefit from a range of specialist law electives as diverse as 'Negotiation and Conflict Resolution,' 'Media Law' or 'Animal Law.'

This freedom to craft a course that perfectly matches your interests and aspirations extends to a choice of Global Studies specialisations, including human rights and international relations. You'll have a double degree that is recognised by the Council of Legal Education and includes the prerequisite studies to prepare you for admission to practice as a barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria.

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Global Studies
Law

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Cultural competence
Human rights
International relations
International studies

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Global Immersion Guarantee (GIG)

GIG is an award-winning initiative that will enable you to explore first-hand the relationships between society, technology and the environment. It’s a two-week, funded study trip for all eligible first-year Monash single or double degree students to one of six destinations.

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Entry Requirements (International students)

You need to satisfy all of the following requirements to be considered for entry into this course.

Minimum age requirements

At the time of enrolment in a course at Monash University, you must be at least 17 years of age.

View all minimum age requirements.

Academic entry requirements

All Monash undergraduate courses require you to have successfully completed a minimum of an Australian Year 12 qualification (or equivalent) and achieve the required academic entry score. Most Monash faculties generally use your most recent studies for admission however other guidelines may apply where your prior qualification may be considered.

Entry requirements for each qualification level are as follows:

Secondary education

For country specific qualifications, the academic entry score required for this course are detailed below:

Select a country/region

Qualification

Entry Score - 2022 intake

ATAR

Monash University Foundation Year

85%

Monash College Diploma Part 1

Case by case

Monash College Diploma Part 2

Case by case

UNSW Foundation Studies

Foundation Studies - Trinity College, University of Melbourne

90%

GCE A Level

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

Advanced Placement

ACT

SAT - Total score out of 1600

1360

Pearson International Advanced Levels

All India Senior School Certificate

85%

Indian School Certificate Examination

80%

High School Diploma (Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Trung Học Phổ Thông)

8.7

Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education

Ontario Secondary School Diploma

91%

British Columbia Certificate of Graduation

85%

SMA 3 – 100% scale (60% pass)

90%

STPM

10.3

UEC

1.8

College Scholastic Ability Test

365

High School Diploma

90%

Higher School Certificate and General Certificate of Education Advanced Levels

Singapore Cambridge GCE Advanced Levels

Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level)

How to calculate your entry score

GCE A Levels

Total score by achieving either:

A maximum of the best 3 A Level subjects completed within two years^. In the event where only 1 A Level subject has been completed (and no other A Level subjects have been completed), 2 AS Level subjects can be counted in place of 1 A Level subject however the AS Level subject must not be in the same subject area as the A Level subjects included in the calculation.
OR
A minimum of the best 2 A Level subjects completed within two years^ plus the best 2 AS Level subjects. The AS Level subjects however must not be in the same subject area as the A Level subjects included in the calculation.

^Subjects completed within two years may include more than one sitting. For example, subjects completed in June 2019 until June 2021 are acceptable.

Additional guidelines:

Score grades as follows:

A Level subjects: A*(a*) = 5, A(a) = 5, B(b) = 4, C(c) = 3, D(d) = 2, E(e) = 1, U = 0.

AS Level subjects: a(a) =2.5, b(b) =2, c(c) =1.5, d(d) =1, e(e) =0.5, U = 0.

N (Narrow failure) & U (Unclassified) results are not to be included in the calculation.
A maximum of 1 bonus point is offered when achieving A* in an A Level Subject.

GCE A Level must be awarded by:

Cambridge International
Pearson Edexcel
Assessment and Qualifications Alliance
Council for the Curriculum, Examinations & Assessment
Oxford, Cambridge and RSA Examinations
Welsh Joint Education Committee

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

Total points as awarded on the IB Diploma Programme Results.
The Diploma Certificate must also be provided.

Advanced Placement

Total of the best 2 Advanced Placement examinations as awarded on the Student Score Report* issued by the College Board.
Minimum accepted score in each AP examination is 3.

*All AP examinations submitted to Monash University will be considered when calculating the entry score.

ACT

The final average calculated by adding the best four section scores achieved in all ACT test attempted for the Math, Science, English and Reading sections, then dividing the total by four and rounding to the nearest whole number, as awarded on the Student Report* issued by ACT.

*All ACT tests submitted to Monash University will be considered when calculating the entry score.

SAT - Total score out of 1600

Total score by adding the best section scores achieved in ‘Evidence Based Reading and Writing’ and ‘Math’ as awarded on the SAT Score Report* issued by the College Board.

All SAT examinations submitted to Monash University will be considered when calculating the entry score, provided the SAT is marked out of 1600.

Pearson International Advanced Levels

Total score by achieving either:

A maximum of the best 3 International A Level subjects completed within two years^. In the event where only 1 International A Level subject has been completed (and no other International A Level subjects have been completed), 2 International AS Level subjects can be counted in place of 1 International A Level subject however the International AS Level subject must not be in the same subject area as the International A Level subjects included in the calculation.

OR

A minimum of the best 2 International A Level subjects completed within two years^ plus the best 2 International AS Level subjects. The International AS Level subjects however must not be in the same subject area as the International A Level subjects included in the calculation.

^Subjects completed within two years may include more than one sitting. For example, subjects completed in June 2019 until June 2021 are acceptable.

Additional guidelines:

Score grades as follows:

Advanced Level subjects: A*(a*) = 5, A(a) = 5, B(b) = 4, C(c) = 3, D(d) = 2, E(e) = 1, U = 0.
Advanced Subsidiary subjects: a(a) =2.5, b(b) =2, c(c) =1.5, d(d) =1, e(e) =0.5, U = 0.

N (Narrow failure) & U (Unclassified) results are not to be included in the calculation.
A maximum of 1 bonus point is offered when achieving A* in an A Level Subject.
GCE A Level and GCE AS Level subjects awarded by the following bodies can be combined and included in the above calculation with Pearson International A Levels and Pearson International AS Levels, where the same rules apply:

Cambridge International o Pearson Edexcel
Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment
Oxford, Cambridge and RSA Examinations
Welsh Joint Education Committee
Assessment and Qualifications Alliance

Predicted results

Predicted results issued by Monash approved schools for the below listed qualifications may also be accepted into most undergraduate courses however higher entry scores and other guidelines apply:

GCE A Levels
IB Diploma Programme
Singapore Cambridge GCE A Levels

The predicted result must be issued in the form of a statement on the institution’s letterhead, signed by the principal, teacher, school counsellor, registrar of the institution, or their authorised delegate (other guidelines apply).

Predicted results from some schools are not accepted however please provide your predicted result to Monash for consideration.

Predicted results are not accepted for entry into Faculty of Education undergraduate courses (including linked double degrees) and Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine.

ATAR

Final ATAR as awarded by the relevant Australian state Year 12 authority.

Monash University Foundation Year

How to calculate your MUFY score

The entry score specified above is applicable to students who commence the MUFY program in 2022.

Monash College Diploma Part 1 and Part 2

How to calculate your diploma score

The entry score specified above is applicable to student who commence their undergraduate degree in 2023.

UNSW Foundation Studies

Final grade point average as awarded on the official final transcript issued by University of New South Wales.
Evidence of successful completion must be provided.

Foundation Studies - Trinity College, University of Melbourne

Overall average of the best four subjects (excluding English for Academic Purposes) as awarded on the official final transcript issued by Trinity College, The University of Melbourne.
Evidence of successful completion must be provided.

Ontario Secondary School Diploma

Overall average of the best six academic Grade 12 subjects* (excluding workplace preparation courses and open courses) as awarded on the Ontario Student Transcript issued by the Ontario Ministry of Education.
Students must achieve a minimum total of 30 credits and complete Community Involvement.
Evidence of successful completion must be provided.

*The grade 12 subjects must be taken from the most recent completed Ontario Student Transcript issued by the Ontario Ministry of Education.

British Columbia Certificate of Graduation

Overall average of Grade 12 subjects indicated in the ‘Final %’ column as awarded on the British Columbia Transcript of Grades awarded by the Ministry of Education.
Students must achieve a minimum total of 80 credits.
Evidence of successful completion must be provided.

Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education

Total score of the best five subjects^ (Category A and C only) as awarded on the official final academic transcript issued by Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority.
Scores graded as follows:
- Level 1 = 1, Level 2 = 2, Level 3 = 3, Level 4 = 4, Level 5 = 5, OR
- A = 5, B = 4, C = 3, D = 2, E = 1.
A maximum of 1 bonus point is offered when achieving Level 5** or Level 5* in a HKDSE Category A subject.
Category B subjects are not included in the calculation.

^The highest grade will be used in the calculation in the event where individual subject examinations have been sat in multiple sittings.

All India Senior School Certificate

Overall average of the best four academic subjects (excluding Physical Education) and results indicated as ‘pass certificate awarded’ awarded on the official final 'Statement of Marks' issued by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations.

Indian School Certificate Examination

Overall average of the best four academic subjects (excluding Physical Education) and results indicated as ‘pass certificate awarded’ awarded on the final 'Statement of Marks' issued by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations.

SMA 3 – 100% scale (60% pass)

Overall average of all Semester 1 and Semester 2 Grade 12 results as awarded on the official final transcript issued by individual senior secondary schools in Indonesia.
Official grading scale and evidence of successful completion must be provided.
All documents submitted must be translated and untranslated.

Monash University undergraduate entry scores vary for SMA 3 qualifications that are marked on differing grading scales.

STPM

Total of the best three subjects, excluding Pengajian Am (General Studies) as awarded on the official final transcript issued by Majlis Peperiksaan Malaysia (Malaysian Examinations Council).
All documents submitted must be translated and untranslated.

UEC

Overall average of the best five subjects awarded on the UEC issued by the United Chinese School Committees Associate of Malaysia (Dong Zong).
Score grades as follows: A1 = 1, A2 = 2, B3 = 3, B4 = 4, B5 = 5, B6 = 6.
Only grades A1, A2, B3, B4, B5 and B6 to be included in calculation. C7, C8 and F9 cannot be included in the calculation.
Five subjects must be included in the calculation with a score of B6 grade or higher in each subject.
A score of A1 is the highest score.

High School Diploma (Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Trung Học Phổ Thông)

Overall average of all Grade 12 subjects as awarded on the official final transcript issued by individual senior secondary schools in Vietnam.
Evidence of successful completion must be provided.
All documents submitted must be translated and untranslated.

Higher School Certificate and General Certificate of Education Advanced Levels

Total score by achieving either:

A maximum of the best 3 A Level subjects completed in one sitting^. In the event where only 1 A Level subject has been completed (and no other A Level subjects have been completed), 2 AS Level subjects can be counted in place of 1 A Level subject however the AS Level subject must not be in the same subject area as the A Level subjects included in the calculation.

A minimum of the best 2 A Level subjects completed in one sitting^ plus the best 2 AS Level subjects. The AS Level subjects however must not be in the same subject area as the A Level subjects included in the calculation.

^3 A Level subjects as well as 2 AS level subjects (General Paper is a compulsory AS level subject) are completed in one examination sitting. It is possible however to undertake a minimum of 2 A Level subjects and 3 AS level subjects (General Paper is a compulsory AS level subject) in one examination sitting.

Additional guidelines:

Score grades as follows:

A Level subjects: A*(a*) = 5, A(a) = 5, B(b) = 4, C(c) = 3, D(d) = 2, E(e) = 1, U = 0.
AS Level subjects: a(a) = a(a) =2.5, b(b) =2, c(c) =1.5, d(d) =1, e(e) =0.5, U = 0.

S (sub-pass) results are not to be included in the calculation.
A maximum of 1 bonus point is offered when achieving A* in an A Level Subject.

Singapore Cambridge GCE Advanced Levels

Total score by achieving either:

A maximum of the best 3 H2 Level subjects completed in one sitting^. In the event where only 1 H2 Level subject has been completed (and no other H2 Level subjects have been completed), 2 H1 Level subjects can be counted in place of 1 H2 Level subject however the H1 Level subject must not be in the same subject area as the H2 Level subjects included in the calculation.

A minimum of the best 2 H2 Level subjects completed within two years^ plus the best 2 H1 Level subjects. The H1 Level subjects however must not be in the same subject area as the H2 Level subjects included in the calculation.

^H2 level subjects are examined in one sitting at the end of upper secondary education.

Additional guidelines:

Score grades as follows:

H2 Level subjects: A=5, B= 4, C=3, D=2, E=1.
H1 Level subjects: A=2.5, B=2, C=1.5, D=1, E=0.5.

S (sub-pass) and U(ungraded) results are not to be included in the calculation.
A maximum of 1 bonus point is offered when achieving a ‘Distinction’ in a H3 Level subject.

College Scholastic Ability Test

Total score of the best 4 subjects (refer to the ‘standard score’) including Language Arts and Mathematics as awarded on the official final College Scholastic Ability Test awarded by the Korean Institute for Curriculum and Evaluation.
Korean History, English and vocational education stream subjects can not be included in the calculation.

High School Diploma

Overall average of academic subjects including fails using the ‘Score’ for each subject (excluding non-academic subjects such as Moral Education, Home Science, Physical and Health Education, Civil Ethics, Ethics and Thought, Home Living, and Chinese Characters) as awarded on the official final transcript issued by individual high schools.
Evidence of successful completion must be provided.

Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level)

Total score of a maximum of the best 3 A Level subjects taken in one examination sitting*
Score A Level grades as follows: A = 5, B = 4, C = 3, S = 1, F = 0
The official final GCE A Level official statement issued by the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka must be submitted.

*A minimum of 3 subjects are taken in one examination sitting.

View other international qualification entry requirements in the study credit and admissions eligibility search. If your qualification is not listed we will assess your qualification when you apply.

Post secondary qualifications

International entry requirements for post secondary qualifications can be located in the study credit and admissions eligibility search. If your qualification is not listed we will assess your application when you apply.

Qualifications that are competency based (without grades or marks) will not be considered for admission.

Higher education

Non- school leavers:

Applicants must have completed the equivalent of a minimum of one year (48 credit points) and a maximum of two years (96 credit points) of a recognised undergraduate degree and achieved a distinction average or better across all university units. Entry to law courses is a competitive process and the actual average required depends on the number and standard of applications received each year.

Graduate entry requirements:

Non-law graduates considering a career in the law are only eligible to apply for the Juris Doctor. The Faculty of Law does not accept single unit enrolments for undergraduate studies, except for cross institutional enrolments or for law graduate returning to complete units in order to practise in Victoria.

All applicants must satisfy the equivalence of the VCE subject prerequisites.

Entire academic record

This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

The above entry requirements are set according to Monash University’s grading scale (100% scale where 50% is a pass). If you have a complete or incomplete international bachelor degree, it must be accredited and equivalent to an Australian level where the entry requirement will vary than listed above.

English entry requirements

All Monash undergraduate courses require you to satisfy English entry requirements in one of the following ways:

English subject (Australian Year 12 equivalent)

You can meet English entry requirements if you have completed an English subject in your prior secondary studies that is equivalent to an Australian Year 12 level (score requirements also apply). Acceptable English subjects for international qualifications are detailed in the prerequisite subject requirements section below. Other English subjects may be accepted and are assessed on a case by case basis.

Language of instruction

You can meet English entry requirements if you have completed studies at an institution where English is the language of instruction, communication and assessment for all aspects of study for the whole of the educational institution by satisfactorily completing one year of full-time study (equivalent to 48 Monash credit points) that is equivalent to an Australian VET diploma level or higher, or at undergraduate award level, or higher.

You may be required to submit documentary evidence in the form of an official letter from the institution at which the study was completed. This document must be written and signed by the institution’s registrar (or other authorised person of the institution).

English tests

If you have not met English entry requirements as outlined above, Monash accepts the following English tests where the entry scores for this course are as follows:

Level C

IELTS (Academic)

7.0

6.5

Internet Based TOEFL

Pearson Test of English (Academic)

If you do not meet the above English proficiency test scores, consider Monash English Bridging. Some Monash courses however do not accept Monash English Bridging.

The English measures outlined above must be completed within 2 years prior to the Monash course commencement date (other time limitations may apply as outlined in the Monash University Procedure). If you have completed several measures of English proficiency over a period of time, the highest valid measure will be accepted.

Monash University reserve the right to ask students to complete an English proficiency test to meet English course requirements upon request.

Further information can be located at English language requirements.

Prerequisite subject requirements

All Monash University undergraduate courses require you to have previously studied and achieved required Australian level standards in certain specific subject known as prerequisite subjects.

You must satisfy the following prerequisite subject requirements for this course:

English

Meeting prerequisite subject requirements from other international qualifications:

You can still meet the above prerequisite subject requirements if you have completed other international qualifications. These subjects will be assessed on a case by case basis when you apply.

Alternative pathways

If you don't satisfy the requirements for direct entry consider these pathway options.

Double degree courses allow you to study towards two different degrees at the same time, and graduate with two separate qualifications. And because a required subject in one course can count as an elective in the other, our double degrees take two years less than if you studied for the two degrees separately.

The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) course is a specialist course that develops through themes: legal methodology and legal practice; public law; and private law. The specialised knowledge and advanced skills are imparted in later year elective units, including a final year project involving intensive research and writing.

A. Legal methodology and legal practice

This theme includes the nature of law, and particularly statute law enacted by Parliaments and common law developed by courts. It also includes the key concepts, principles and methods of research and reasoning that enable lawyers to identify and interpret law and apply it to relevant facts in order to provide legal advice. It covers the law of procedure and evidence that governs judicial proceedings, alternative methods of resolving legal disputes, and the code of ethics that regulates the professional conduct of legal practitioners.

B. Public law

Public law includes constitutional law, administrative law and criminal law. It concerns the powers and procedures of the legislative, executive and judicial organs of government, and how they are regulated and controlled by "the rule of law". It also concerns the legal relationship between government and individuals, including the protection of the individual rights.

C. Private law

Private law deals with legal relationships between legal persons, including corporations as well as individuals. It includes the study of property rights, contractual rights and obligations, wrongs (called "torts") such as trespass and the negligent infliction of injury, and the law of equity and trusts.

D. Extending specialised knowledge and advanced skills: Law electives

In later years of the course, you will be able to choose from a broad range of elective law units. High achieving students may also include one or two Master's units in their final year of study. Elective law units enable you to develop specialised knowledge and advanced skills in areas of law that suit your own interests, skills and career goals. In addition to public and private law, these include international law, commercial law and human rights law. You will have opportunities to study overseas, and to undertake work-based learning, for example, in our clinical legal education program and in local and international internships.

The Bachelor of Global Studies is a specialist course that develops through two themes, which will provide you with interdisciplinary approaches to addressing the key challenges facing the global community and in-depth expertise in your specialised area of study to enable you to effect change.

A.Leadership, culture and globalisation

You will compare and contrast a range of solutions in different historical, linguistic, cultural, and geographical settings, focussing especially on developing an understanding of effective leadership across a range of contexts to formulate practical and innovative approaches to global challenges.

B.Global studies specialist knowledge

These units will provide in-depth knowledge of the specific facet of global studies that comprises your specialisation, providing you with the practical and theoretical skills and knowledge needed to critically analyse, communicate and apply your disciplinary knowledge.

Making the application

Future students

Semester one (February)

Students currently studying an Australian Year 12 or the International Baccalaureate in Australia, should apply online through VTAC etc.

Apply through VTAC

Current Monash students

You may apply to transfer from another Monash course. Transfers are a competitive process.

Please note that if you apply for a course transfer, you should still enrol in your current course as if you were continuing so as not to jeopardise your enrolment in the Faculty if your transfer application is unsuccessful. More about Course Transfer...

Self assess for credit eligibility

Check for study credit using the "Credit search" link on the Credit for prior study page

Fees

Fees are subject to change annually.

International fee

Fees are per 48 credit points which represents a standard full-time course load for a year.

A$44,100

Scholarships

We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.

Other fees

The Student Services and Amenities Fee applies to some students each calendar year.

Enrolment Obligations

International students enrolling in a CRICOS-registered course can study no more than one third (33%) of their course by distance and/or online learning. Students must enrol in at least one unit that is not by distance and/or online in each compulsory study period unless the student is completing the last unit of their course. See standard 8.19 and 8.20 of National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018.

CRICOS code: 088524M