Curtin's Bachelor of Laws provides the first qualification you need to practise as a lawyer in Australia. By combining this with an International Relations or Journalism major, you could set yourself up for a career in human rights, international law or media law, or as a journalist who covers legal outcomes and procedures.<br><br>Our law degree offers a rich and professionally relevant foundation in legal knowledge. Youll learn core skills essential to effective legal practice and build a strong commercial awareness. From early on in your studies, youll start to recognise the importance of respecting the rule of law along with the responsibilities and ethics of legal practice.<br><br>Youll also have the opportunity to select optional units in areas such as forensic advocacy, family law, human rights law, native title law and policy, and law and technology. These optional units enable you to tailor your Bachelor of Laws to suit your interests.<br><br>Studying a Bachelor of Arts as your second degree will broaden your knowledge and skills. If you choose international relations, youll increase your understanding of international diplomacy, politics and organisations. If you choose journalism, youll learn how to report on topics across radio, video and online platforms.<br><br>The first three years of this course are delivered in semesters at Curtin Perth, while the fourth year, plus one trimester, is delivered at the Curtin Law School at our Perth City campus. If you choose to study full time, you can graduate with two degrees in just 4.5 years.<br><br>During your studies at Curtin Perth City, you can gain practical experience by undertaking simulated proceedings in our high-tech moot court and working on real cases at the John Curtin Law Clinic. Youll benefit greatly from the relationships you will form with academics, practising solicitors and barristers based at Curtin Law School, as well as from the proximity of the Supreme Court, the District Court and the Federal Court.<br><br>International relations is a dynamic, multidisciplinary field that investigates the diplomatic, normative and economic relationships between different political bodies.<br><br>In this major you will explore contemporary global issues through various analytical frameworks of political theory, international relations theory, foreign policy, strategic studies and political history. You'll gain a comprehensive understanding of the actors, institutions, and processes of international politics and organisations. <br><br>You'll study the art of diplomacy and policymaking, geopolitical change, and national and regional security in military, political and geo-economic contexts.<br><br>You'll explore key political and regional issues impacting Australia with an emphasis on the Indo-Pacific region and examine statecraft, international trade, environmental change and emerging technologies.<br><br>You'll also gain skills in critical analysis, problem-solving, and written and oral communication, which underpin influential careers in international relations.