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Undergraduate
Qualification
3 years full-time
Duration
Mar, Jul, Nov
Start Dates
27
Units
$2,124*
Fees Per Unit
The Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry) is designed for students who have already completed a non-law undergraduate degree.
The relationship between the law and technology is becoming more entwined than ever. In response, Swinburne Online has infused your law degree with the digital literacy skill set you’ll need to tackle the future of law.
Your course will focus on understanding how technology has transformed legal practice through smart legal contracts, documentation automation, predictive AI and advanced chatbots. Your core units will introduce you to the Australian legal system, while your practical classwork will allow you to put your newly learned skills to the test.
Pathway to becoming a lawyer
Swinburne Online’s Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry) is a fully accredited legal qualification and approved by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board, with this course fulfilling the first requirement on the pathway to becoming a practicing lawyer.
You will develop a nuanced understanding of digital disruption and its legal implications, which will open up your legal career for work in criminal, international, commercial, finance law and more. With a digitally informed toolkit at your disposal, you will also be able to take advantage of the growing number of technology-centric opportunities in legal fields that govern cybersecurity, media and entertainment, design, branding and advertising.
Like all Swinburne Online courses, practical experience is fundamental. This is why the Bachelor of Laws prioritises work integrated learning through a series of professional placements. By participating you will have the opportunity to network and learn directly from experienced legal professionals, while acquiring a practical legal skill set.
Your placement can be at any workplace where legal work is performed, as long as your work experience during the placement is of a legal nature. You can take your placement overseas or in Australia – pending approval by the Course Director – offering the opportunity to try different legal work during your practical experience. Swinburne Online will prepare you to meet the challenges of rapid technological change and upheaval in the legal sector, and set you for a successful career in law.
Supervised examinations
Supervised examinations are a compulsory component of the course and will be scheduled for a specific date and start time at the end of each teaching period. If you are an Australian citizen, you’ll still be able to sit these exams in-person at most capital cities around the world.
‘The flexibility to study at my own pace and my own time was perfect and allowed me to finish my degree in around 3 years, using every [teaching period] I could.’
Jacob, Swinburne Online graduate
As a Lawyer, you’ll have a strong future ahead of you, with a 20% increase expected in the next five years.
Our Law courses have ranked in the Top 250 by THE World Universities Rankings for 2025.
Our Law courses have ranked in the Top 250 by THE World Universities Rankings for 2025.
To be awarded the Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry) you must complete 27 units in total made up of:
Each year is split into 3 Teaching Periods (14 weeks per Teaching Period). You can choose to study full-time or part-time depending on your preference.
Supervised examinations
Please note that an accreditation requirement for the Bachelor of Laws is that all supervised examinations are only held in-person, in paper format.
Supervised examinations are a compulsory component of the course and will be scheduled for a specific date and start time at the end of each teaching period. If you are an Australian citizen, you’ll still be able to sit these exams in-person at most capital cities around the world.
These are foundational units in major law study areas:
Introduction to Australian Law & Statutory Interpretation
Federal & State Constitutional Law
Legal Technology and Innovation
You can gain entry into the Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry) if you have completed:
This course is not available to international students.
Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee offer of a place. See Admissions at Swinburne, for general information about admission process.
You can gain entry into the Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry) if you have completed:
This course is not available to international students.
Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee offer of a place. See Admissions at Swinburne, for general information about admission process.
*Note: Unit fees may change each year.
There are several ways to help manage your course fees:
Please contact our Course Consultant to find out if you’re eligible for financial support.
There are a variety of Swinburne Scholarships to help reduce your costs.
Scholarships are available for both new and current students.
Please contact our Course Consultant to find out if you’re eligible for Swinburne Scholarships.
Credit for prior study:
Services & amenities fee:
For more details on scholarships and financial support, visit the Swinburne website or speak with a Course Consultant!
Provide legal advice to clients in one or more areas of law as solicitors or barristers. While solicitors primarily advise clients and prepare legal documents, barristers specialize in advocacy and court representation.
Provide legal advice to clients in one or more areas of law as solicitors or barristers. While solicitors primarily advise clients and prepare legal documents, barristers specialize in advocacy and court representation.
Our graduates work in a range of rewarding roles and industries. The Bachelor of Laws prioritises enhancing your technical literacy so that you can graduate with a future-focused skill set. You will:
Commercial Law
Navigate the intricacies of commercial law, which govern commercial transactions within Australia and internationally. Work in specialist areas that include: company law, corporate governance, consumer protection, and environmental law.
Intellectual Property Law
In an era of digital disruption and diversifying media, you can gain expertise in the field of Intellectual Property law. Calling upon your informed understanding of technological change – and the important role that the law plays in encouraging further innovation – while protecting the rights of creators and businesses.
Native Title Law
Consider Native Title laws, in accordance with an informed and culturally sensitive approach to the mediation of the relationship between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, government and local communities.
International Law
Oversee the implementation of international law from an Australia perspective, taking into account the intersection of other jurisdictional legal systems and the complexities that may arise.
The Bachelor of Laws will provide you with a future-focused skill set combining traditional legal knowledge with technological literacy, enhancing your employability and ability to adapt to the evolving legal landscape.
Each degree is thoughtfully designed for online learning, ensuring your experience is fulfilling and supported. At Swinburne Online, we want to ensure that your journey with us is a success. Our team of academic and online experts have developed engaging, media-rich course materials using cutting-edge digital technology and advanced teaching resources.
Canvas is where all your classwork will take place. You’ll experience engaging lectures, tackle assignments, and connect with others on lively discussion boards. All within an easy-to-use platform. Stay on top of your progress, plan your studies with ease, and set your own pace — whether you want to fast-track your degree with up to 12 units a year or take it slow with part-time study. It’s all about balancing your studies with the rest of your life!
We’re there for you each step of the way. Our dedicated Student Advisors are your go-to guides. They’ll help you through your enrolment, course planning, technical support and other questions you might have.
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