Bachelor of Laws - Graduate Entry
Overview
The Bachelor of Laws - Graduate Entry focuses on commercial law with an emphasis on intellectual property law. You'll learn about trademarks, patents and designs, copyright, the prohibition of misleading or deceptive conduct and competition law.
Upon completion, you'll feel confident protecting the rights of those who innovate or create.
*Note for students commencing mid-year, part-time study only is available in the first semester.
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Your industry experience
All Swinburne bachelor degrees include a guaranteed Work Integrated Learning opportunity, which could be a placement, internship or industry-linked project. In this degree, you'll complete law-related professional experience placements at organisations in Australia or overseas. You'll also be introduced to the practical aspects of legal practice including legal drafting exercises, solving complex problems for industry and advocacy exercises.
Skills you’ll learn
- Navigate the Australian legal system
- Analyse legal issues and disputes
- Design technologies transforming legal practice
- Persuasive communication
- Legal research and writing
- Ethical and professional responsibility
Your career opportunities
- Solicitor
- Legal counsel
- Lawyer
- Policy adviser
- Legal adviser
- Human rights advocate
Key codes
International student visa
International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Laws - Graduate Entry satisfies the academic requirements for admission to practice as a lawyer in the Victorian and Australian Federal legal systems as set by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board. Please be advised that non-academic requirements must also be satisfied for admission to practice and that no law degree allows graduates to practise straight away.
Why Swinburne?
80.6% of UG graduates found employment within 4 months of completing their course
79.8% of UG students were satisfied with the teaching practices
74.5% of UG students were satisfied with the overall experience
78.2% of UG students were satisfied with their skills development
Professional accreditations
Qualifications
An Australian bachelor's degree or equivalent in any discipline, except a Bachelor of Laws (LLB), from a recognised tertiary institution.
The university may determine selection criteria and restrictions in respect of courses to apply in addition to these entry requirements.
Graduate entry
An Australian bachelor's degree or equivalent in any discipline, except a Bachelor of Laws (LLB).
An Australian bachelor degree or equivalent in any discipline, except a Bachelor of Laws (LLB), from a recognised tertiary institution with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 (out of 4.0)/65%.
Admission requirements
Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee an offer of a place. See admission requirements for general information about the admission process.
English language requirements
Satisfactory completion of one of the following:
- IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
- Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65% or above
- or equivalent measures available at English language requirements.
Need to undertake an English assessment for entry?
A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) can now be done at our Hawthorn campus.
Credit transfer
Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Recognition of prior learning
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Finding your fit
At Swinburne, we recognise that not one size fits all. If this course doesn’t meet all your study criteria, check out these alternatives.
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Bachelor of Laws - Graduate Entry (Swinburne Online delivered)
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Bachelor of Laws
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Bachelor of Laws (Swinburne Online delivered)
How credit points work
Successful completion of the Bachelor of Laws - Graduate Entry requires students to complete units of study to the value of 300 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.
Dual award for future lawyers
As a Swinburne law student, you can choose to take part in a dual award program with Leo Cussen Centre for Law. This makes it possible to study your LLB at Swinburne while also completing Practical Legal Training (the Swinburne program) at Leo Cussen.
Please note that this dual award is not available to those on international student visas.
What your course could look like
This is the indicative sequence for Semester 1, 2025 only. You are advised to use the study plan template available via your student portal in conjunction with your course planner to plan your studies. Sequence may also vary depending on advanced standing and exemptions. The unit offering information is correct at the time of publication, however changes may occur.
| Units of study | Unit code |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | |
|
Introduction to Australian Law and Statutory Interpretation
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
LAW10010 |
|
Contract Law
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
LAW10011 |
|
Torts 1
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
LAW10014 |
|
Criminal Law and Procedure
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
LAW10015 |
| Semester 2 | |
|
Commercial Law
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
LAW10013 |
|
Torts 2
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
LAW10025 |
|
Legal Writing
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
LAW10026 |
|
Evidence
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
LAW20009 |
|
Professional Experience in Law 1
Core unit |
LAW10016 |
Want to see the full range of electives?
Learn about all the electives you can take in the course handbook.
| Units of study | Unit code |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | |
|
Trade Marks and Related Rights
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
LAW20011 |
|
Federal and State Constitutional Law
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
LAW20012 |
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Property Law
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
LAW20013 |
|
Elective
Elective unit |
|
| Semester 2 | |
|
Administrative Law
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
LAW20010 |
|
Land Law
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
LAW20014 |
|
Legal Technology and Innovation
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
LAW20040 |
|
Copyright
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
LAW20043 |
|
Professional Experience in Law 2
Core unit |
LAW20018 |
| Units of study | Unit code |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | |
|
Patents and Designs
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
LAW30011 |
|
Company Law
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
LAW30013 |
|
Company Law
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
LAW30013 |
|
Civil Procedure and Alternative Dispute Resolution
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
LAW30029 |
| Semester 2 | |
|
Legal Practice and Professional Conduct
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
LAW30015 |
|
Elective
Elective unit |
|
|
Elective
Elective unit |
|
|
Elective
Elective unit |
|
|
Professional Experience in Law 3
Core unit |
LAW30016 |
2025 fees
Yearly fee* ($AUD)
$16,992
Total fee* ($AUD)
$50,976
2025 fees
Yearly fee* ($AUD)
$43,280.00
Fees are estimates only
Published student tuition fees for 2025 unit enrolments in HE Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) and Undergraduate Full Fee Paying (FFP) are subject to change based on individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees may vary for units studied in future years, with part-time fees being proportionally lower depending on the number of units taken per semester. Enrolled students will receive reasonable notice of any fee changes before payment is due.
Fees are estimates only
The indicative course fees shown apply to international students for the relevant year, based on a standard study load per year. Fees are assessed according to actual study load each semester, with variations to study load resulting in tuition fee adjustments. These fees generally include the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) and are subject to annual review. Enrolled students will receive reasonable notice of any fee changes before payment is due.
How do I pay my fees?
HECS-HELP is a loan and discount scheme available to you if you are eligible and enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place. A HECS-HELP loan can cover all or part of your contribution amount. You can also choose to pay your fees up front.
International students need to pay tuition fees up-front by the relevant due date. You can find the due dates on your Statement of Account.
To pay your fees:
- log in to My Financials
- check your Australian bank account details are correct
- check your Statement of Account to see how much you owe
- pay using your preferred payment method.
Eligibility for HECS-HELP
You are eligible for a HECS-HELP loan if you have been offered a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) for an undergraduate degree at Swinburne or a UniLink course, and you:
- are an Australian citizen and doing at least one unit of your course in Australia; or
- hold a permanent humanitarian visa and will be living in Australia for the duration of your course; or
- hold a New Zealand Special Category visa and meet the special eligibility requirements for New Zealand citizens.
Student services and amenities fee
This funding serves to improve the student experience at Swinburne. You may use many or just some of the services and amenities that the fee provides.
The fee shown in the capped amount for 2025.
This funding serves to improve the student experience at Swinburne. You may use many or just some of the services and amenities that the fee provides.
This amenities fee is included within your annual tuition fee listed above. The fee shown is the capped amount for 2025.
Please refer to the Student Services Amenities Fee page for more information.
SSAF fee* ($AUD)
$365
SSAF fee* ($AUD)
$365
Scholarships
Scholarship applications for 2025 are open. Scholarships at Swinburne are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. We want you to reach your potential and achieve your life and career goals.
Our handy guide will assist you to gather documents for your application.
When you apply for a Swinburne course, we automatically consider you for an international scholarship of up to 20 per cent off your course fees – no separate application required! Just apply for your Swinburne course of choice and when we review your course application, we will also assess you for an international scholarship.
Apply through an agent
Most international students use an education agent to help them through the application process. Swinburne has agents all over the world that can help you with your application to study. Search for a Swinburne representative in your country. If your country is not listed, please contact us.
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Note for students commencing mid-year, part-time study only is available in first semester of study.