Bachelor of Laws at RMIT University, Melbourne

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Bachelor of Laws

at RMIT University · Melbourne, Victoria

CRICOS course code

103210M

CRICOS provider code

00122A

This course is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. Verify it yourself at cricos.education.gov.au before paying any fee.

Duration

3 years

Tuition (whole course)

A$144,480 total

Per year

A$48,160/yr

Intake

Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul)

About this program

The Bachelor of Laws at RMIT University focuses on the core legal subjects needed to practice law in Australia, including contract law, criminal law, torts, property, constitutional law, and administrative law. Students explore how legal principles apply to real issues in the Australian legal system. Practical learning is a strong feature, you'll have opportunities for mooting, negotiation, and legal research, alongside developing written and oral advocacy.

Australian bachelor degrees like this one are structured across three years of full-time study, divided into semesters. Students complete required core law units and can choose electives based on their interests, such as commercial law or environmental law. Each unit is worth a set number of credit points, which add up to meet the requirements for graduation. Some subjects may offer work-integrated learning, allowing you to apply theory in professional legal environments, such as legal clinics or internships with community legal centres or law firms.

This course is suited to students who want to become lawyers or pursue roles where a strong legal background is useful. You'll develop skills in legal analysis, problem-solving, research, and communication. If you’re intending to practise as a solicitor or barrister in Australia, check the current requirements for admission with the Victorian Legal Admissions Board, as additional practical legal training is typically required after graduation.

Law degrees from Australian universities are well-regarded. International students benefit from work rights of 48 hours per fortnight during study and may be eligible for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) upon graduation. It's important to confirm all details and any practical experience options on the official RMIT University website.

Entry requirements

English: International applicants must evidence English proficiency. IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common undergraduate and coursework-postgraduate standard, rising to 7.0–7.5 for teaching, nursing, medicine, law and social work. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and the university’s own English programmes are accepted as equivalents; the Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the Student visa itself.

International students: Registered on CRICOS for international students. A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for this course supports a Student visa (subclass 500) application; Overseas Student Health Cover is required for the full duration.

Career outcomes

Solicitor (with completion of practical legal training)
Barrister (with further study and training)
Policy adviser in government agencies
Legal compliance officer in corporations
Community legal centre advocate or manager
Roles in regulatory bodies or NGOs
In-house counsel for businesses

Graduates typically work in Australia's legal, corporate, government, and not-for-profit sectors.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Bachelor of Laws at RMIT University?

It typically takes 3 years, with intakes in Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul).

How much is the tuition?

Tuition is around A$144,480 total. Fees change yearly, confirm with an advisor.

What are the career outcomes?

Solicitor (with completion of practical legal training)Barrister (with further study and training)Policy adviser in government agenciesLegal compliance officer in corporationsCommunity legal centre advocate or managerRoles in regulatory bodies or NGOsIn-house counsel for business...

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