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Monash University

Bachelor of Arts/Juris Doctor

Parkville, Victoria, Australia

  • Level

    Bachelor (Honours)

  • Duration

    6.0F/P

  • Campus

    Caulfield (VIC)

  • Intl. Tuition

    Fee not confirmed

  • Intake

    TBD

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Course Overview

Bachelor of Arts/Juris Doctor at Monash University in Parkville, Victoria, Australia is a bachelor (honours) programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.

  • Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
  • Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
  • Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
  • Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
  • Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.

The University at a Glance

Student Population

93,159

Staff Ratio

14.0:1

International

45.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate

76.0%

of graduates employed

Avg Starting Salary

£42,660

First-year earnings

City & Location

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

Year 1

  • Foundations of Bachelor of Arts/Juris Doctor
  • Academic and Research Skills
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Introduction to Theory and Practice
  • Optional language or breadth module.

Year 2

  • Intermediate Bachelor of Arts/Juris Doctor topics
  • Applied Methods and Tools
  • Group Project
  • Two optional pathway modules
  • Career and Industry Insights.

Year 3

  • Advanced Bachelor of Arts/Juris Doctor
  • Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
  • Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
  • Employability and Professional Development.

Entry Requirements

Subjects

  • Year 12 prerequisites Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English as an Additional Language or at least 25 in English other than EAL.
  • Non-Year 12 prerequisites As for Year 12 (or Year 12 equivalent). | Current Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.
  • Subject adjustments Subject adjustments do not apply to applicants with an unadjusted ATAR below the course eligibility score .
  • Subject adjustment Satisfactory completion in one but no more than four of Classical Studies, Drama, Environmental Science, Geography, any History, Literature, any LOTE, Legal Studies, Media, any Music, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Religion and Society, Sociology, Theatre Studies or Texts and Traditions equals 2 aggregate points per study.
  • Overall maximum of 8 points.
  • SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
  • Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
  • For further information go to Monash University Equity schemes information and the Monash University website Recent Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.
  • Subject adjustments Subject adjustments do not apply to applicants with an unadjusted ATAR below the course eligibility score .
  • Subject adjustment Satisfactory completion in one but no more than four of Classical Studies, Drama, Environmental Science, Geography, any History, Literature, any LOTE, Legal Studies, Media, any Music, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Religion and Society, Sociology, Theatre Studies or Texts and Traditions equals 2 aggregate points per study.
  • Overall maximum of 8 points.
  • SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
  • Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
  • For further information go to Monash University Equity schemes information and the Monash University website Applicants with Higher Education study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
  • Non Year 12 Information Applicants who have completed Year 12 or above: To be considered on your tertiary results alone you must complete at least one year of full time study (48 credit points) of a recognised university degree.
  • If you have completed less than one year ( Find-A-Course website for further details.
  • Applicants who have not completed Year 12 or above: To be considered, applicants must complete at least two single units at an Australian higher education institution to satisfy the minimum entry requirements.
  • See the Monash Find-A-Course website for further details.
  • Admission to this course is competitive.
  • Meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee an offer.
  • SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
  • Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
  • For further information go to Monash University Equity schemes information and the Monash University website Applicants with VET study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
  • Non Year 12 Information Applicants who have successfully completed Year 12 are eligible to apply for this course.
  • Preference will be given to applicants with prior studies relating to the course.
  • Qualifications attained at Certificate IV or higher will be considered for selection.
  • Programs that involve competency-based assessment without grades or marks will not meet the admission requirements.
  • If you don't meet the published requirements for entry, you may want to consider one of the Pathway options.
  • See the Monash Find-A-Course website for further details.
  • SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
  • Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
  • For further information go to Monash University Equity schemes information and the Monash University website Applicants with work and life experience Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
  • Non Year 12 Information Applicants who have successfully completed Year 12 are eligible to apply for this course and may be eligible for subject adjustments.
  • Subject adjustments do not apply to applicants with an unadjusted ATAR below the course eligibility score.
  • Applicants with no formal secondary or tertiary qualifications are not eligible to apply for this course.
  • If you don't meet the published requirements for entry, you may want to consider one of the Pathway options .
  • SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
  • Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
  • For further information go to Monash University Equity schemes information and the Monash University website

Assessment Methods

Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.

Campus & City Life

Student Population

93,159

Total students

Staff Ratio

14:1

Students per staff

International Students

45%

Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Climate (indicative)

Four seasons

Safety Index (indicative)

7.5/10

Transport

Good (close to station or regional airport)

Social Scene

Friendly community | Global / diverse | Academic / intellectual | Professional / career networks

University Stats

Total Students93,159
Student-to-Staff Ratio14:1
International Students45%
Safety Index (indicative)7.5/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment

76%

Employed after graduation

Avg Starting Salary

£42,660

Average first-year salary

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition

Fee not confirmed

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