The Bachelor of Social Sciences/Law is a 5-year double degree program that provides the opportunity to obtain two degrees of professional importance to the public sector, community service, business and law practice. In addition, you’ll have the option to work towards a research career in a variety of disciplines.

Your fundamental knowledge and skills in law and in-depth understanding of social science specialisations will build your capacity to contribute to real world and impactful social, political and cultural change. You’ll focus on contemporary global and local challenges and issues taught by our world-class academics, utilising new and digital technologies to provide an effective, flexible and rich educational experience. 

The Bachelor of Social Sciences allows you to choose from various specialisations to build comprehensive knowledge and analytical skills alongside practical experiences throughout this double degree. Take advantage of real-world activities such as projects, work experiences and internships in Australia and overseas.

Key Features

World-class Scholarship 
Learn from Australia’s leader in progressive and rigorous legal education at UNSW Law & Justice, ranked 13th in the world*. Study at a Group of Eight (Go8) university with the highest quality teaching among Australia’s research-intensive law schools.

Flexibility and variety?
At UNSW, you’ll study undergraduate law as part of a double degree. Be part of a diverse cohort of interdisciplinary thinkers that combine their passion for law and justice with expertise in other disciplines. You’ll get to choose among a wide range of social sciences, international studies, and languages to design a degree that suits your goals and values.

Practical experience, here and overseas?
Both programs connect you with industry and offer professional development experiences unique to your passions and goals, so you’ll shape your career from the outset of your degree. Gain skills in communication, analysis, ethical decision-making and teamwork through internships and international exchange opportunities with our industry partners.??