Course overview
The Bachelor of Laws (Hons) is an additional year of study offered to high-achieving LLB students. It progresses your understanding of the law and prepares you to work in top tier legal firms, government agencies, courts and tribunals.
You鈥檒l hone your legal skills, undertake legal research and contribute to the body of legal knowledge.
Studying honours can be a pathway towards postgraduate study, such as the Master of Philosophy (Law), or Doctor of Philosophy.
Career outcomes
Careers
- Law graduate in the legal profession, government or business
- Court or tribunal associate
- Employment in community legal services
- General employment in the public service
- Employment in non-governmental associations (NGOs)
- Early career academic.
Industries
- Private legal practice
- Courts and tribunals
- Government and non-government organisations
- Community legal services
- Public service
- Research.
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Course structure
What you鈥檒l learn
In this course, you鈥檒l advance your skills in research and writing, which are increasingly relevant to the legal profession and other industries. You鈥檒l also build on your existing legal skills, solve complex legal problems and contribute to the body of legal knowledge.
In addition to coursework, you鈥檒l undertake advanced legal research under the guidance of a supervisor, and write a 12,000鈥�15,000-word dissertation on a topic of legal significance and personal interest.
Classes take place in the evening in Perth city, close to the legal professional environment of the courts, tribunals and law firms.
Detailed course structure and unit information
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Entry requirements
To be eligible for admission to this Honours course, you must have:
- completed an Australian Bachelor of Laws degree (or equivalent), and
- achieved a course weighted average (CWA) of 70 % or higher.
In exceptional circumstances, the Head of School (or authorised representative) may approve entry below the stated WA. For applicants with a double degree (or similar), only units forming part of the Bachelor of Laws will be included when calculating the CWA. Eligibility is competitive and quota restricted with preference given to students who have completed their Bachelor of Laws at Curtin.
Course-specific requirements
You’ll also need to meet any specific requirements to be eligible to apply for this course.
Additional information
Notes about this course
Make sure you check the course notes for any other important information.
Fees
2026 Domestic indicative fees
Commonwealth-supported first-year fee
$17,400*
Important information about fees
- *Fees are indicative only
- First year fees are based on a first-year full-time study load of 200 credit points. Your fees will vary depending on the units you choose.
- This indicative fee does not include other fees like administrative and incidental fees (such as lab coats or art supplies) or the cost of your textbooks. Visit聽other fees and charges聽for more information.
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Your application pathway
To apply for this course, you鈥檒l apply directly to Curtin via our online applications portal.
Application deadlines can vary by course. Make sure to check application deadlines before you apply.
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