To enrol in this course, you’ll need to meet one of the following academic requirements. If you’re unsure, a course advisor can help you assess your eligibility.

• There are a number of ways to gain entry to the Bachelor of Development Studies/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) program at the University of Newcastle. Students may be considered for admission on the basis of: 1.1.1. NSW HSC or equivalent - irrespective of age of qualification; 1.1.2. Completed or partly completed higher education studies; 1.1.3. TAFE qualifications; 1.1.4. Overseas qualifications equivalent to Australian studies (International); 1.1.5 A University approved special admission adjustment scheme: i. Educational Access Scheme (EAS); and ii. Regional and Rural Adjustment Scheme.
• 1.1.6. A University approved special admission scheme: i. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Admission Scheme; ii. Elite Athletes Admission Scheme; iii. Special Circumstances Admission Scheme; and iv. Guaranteed Entry Admission Scheme.

• IELTS Overall 7, listening min. 6, Reading min. 6, Writing min. 6, Speaking min. 6
• TOEFL IBT Overall 60, listening min. 12, Reading min. 13, Writing min. 21, Speaking min. 18
• PTE 50

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