Bachelor of Policy, Philosophy and Economics/ Bachelor of Laws

Where will your degree take you?

This combined program has been designed to prepare students to stand out in future positions in the public sector, including opportunities to pursue a career in the legal profession, public service, politics, public policy institutes, advocacy groups and the not-for-profit sector.

Graduates could be by working in international organisations to create a more just, peaceful, and prosperous world, or working in the not-for-profit sector to address social problems, in government or for a political party.

In a rapidly changing career landscape, graduates will find exciting opportunities in a range of roles, including some that may not exist yet.

Policy officer

A policy officer provides analysis and advice on issues an organisation is concerned with, liaises with both internal and external networks of contacts, and develops policy relating to the rules and principles of the issues accordingly. Projected job growth of 4.9 per cent, with an average salary ranging between $85 to $120k according to Seek (2021).

Legal research officer

A legal research officer will oversee key parts of the legal reform by collecting important data to inform policy and practice in Australia. According to Seek (2021), roles like this are typically advertised between $90 to $119k.

Public advocacy manager

Public and advocacy managers spearhead change, develop, plan, and implement strategy for the short term and long-term policy landscape. Roles like this are typically advertised between $110 to $180k according to Seek (2021).

Legal professional

Upon being admitted to the legal profession, you can work as a solicitor in a law firm, a government organisation, in-house counsel, or a barrister (following the completion of the bar practice course).

Program learning outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes provide a broad and measurable set of standards that incorporate a range of knowledge, skills and abilities that will be achieved on completion of the program. These outcomes will help you determine whether this program aligns with your professional pathway, career and learning goals.

Career readiness

The Bachelor of Laws in conjunction with the Graduate Diploma is an approved degree for the purposes of admission as a lawyer in Australia.

Bond’s GDLP program is based on the competency standards for entry level lawyers developed by the admitting authorities and the Australian Professional Legal Education Council (APLEC).

The accrediting body in Queensland is the Legal Practitioners Admissions Board (LPAB). Further information on becoming a legal practitioner in Queensland is available from the Queensland Law Society.

Students wishing to practise law overseas must check the qualification and admission requirements in the particular jurisdiction in which they intend practising.

Making a difference through the Bachelor of Policy, Philosophy and Economics

A multi-disciplinary program for big thinkers.

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What it's like studying Policy, Philosophy and Economics at Bond

PPE has taught me a lot about how the world works in many different ways, and has given me new perspectives and challenges which have changed how I think and analyse situations.

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Next steps to become a practising lawyer

To be admitted to legal practice in Australia, Bachelor of Laws graduates will need to complete a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (GDLP). 

Cementing your knowledge in law

Additional postgraduate study options in law include: 

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Further study options

You can progress your knowledge and skillset in international relations or alternatively delve into a specific area of research with these programs:

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