Bachelor of Arts (Law and Society)

What impact does law have on our lives? To what extent does law either control what we do or allow us to achieve what we want? From human rights, crime and justice to Indigenous rights, freedom of expression and religion, the Law and Society major explores the impact of legal and social policy on all areas of our lives.

This major examines the impact that law and social policy has on our lives, both nationally and globally. How do law and society relate to, and change, each other? How does law actually work in the real world? Is the law the same thing as justice? You'll explore a variety of fascinating issues while developing skills in understanding, applying and critiquing socio-legal concepts and issues. Learn to understand, apply and adapt concepts in socio-legal studies while developing skills in research analysis, teamwork and communication.

With its focus on the social dimensions of law, this major perfectly complements a wide range of studies including politics, communications, sociology, culture, economics or anthropology.

Graduates pursue varied careers in the private, non-profit and public sectors, including law-related policy and research roles. They may work in law reform and justice agencies, the civil and criminal justice systems, government, education and academia, and law-relevant fields like management and human resources, media and communications, industrial relations, human rights, social services and legal support.