IELTS (Academic version): 6.5 overall score, minimum 6.0 in each subtest
TOEFL internet-based score :Total score 82, Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 58 overall; No communication skills less than 50
This program is designed for high achieving law students in the Bachelor of Communication/ Bachelor of Laws program who wish to undertake an extended level of study and research in Law. An honours degree indicates academic excellence in a professional context and, as an Australian Qualifications Framework Level 8 qualification, students may also have direct entry into postgraduate programs including Masters and Doctor of Philosophy programs.
There is no direct entry into the Honours program. Entry is by application only following completion of at least 160 credit points of Law study and by meeting specified criteria (see Admission details). As an embedded honours program, students are not required to undertake an additional period of study. Further details regarding the honours program and its requirements are available at: Honours in Law and School of Law Honours Guidelines.
The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) program satisfies the academic degree requirements for admission to practice as an Australian lawyer. Students will engage in collaborative face-to-face problem and case-based learning, will be supported by online learning materials, and will participate in authentic assessment to develop knowledge and skills. The program provides students with a broad progressive legal education with a strong practical orientation to the law. Students develop skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, research, communication, collaboration, self-management, and ethical and professional awareness and judgement. Students will have the opportunity to develop skills in legal advocacy, negotiation, and legal technology and extend their professional and learning experiences through work integrated learning, clinical placement and international exchange engagements.
CRICOS code: 108420E
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Full-time start year
Year 1
AUTUMN SESSION
Fundamentals of Australian Law
Criminal Law
Select two First Year Communication subjects
Credit Points, 40
SPRING SESSION
Legal Analysis and Critique
Torts Law
Select two First Year Communication subjects
Credit Points, 40
Year 2
AUTUMN SESSION
Contracts
Select one of the following:
Media Law and Ethics
Professional Writing and Editing
Select two First Year Communication subjects
Credit Points, 40
SPRING SESSION
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Select one of the following:
Media Law and Ethics
Professional Writing and Editing
Select two First Year Communication subjects
Credit Points, 40
Year 3
AUTUMN SESSION
Professional Responsibility and Legal Ethics
Select one of the following:
Communication Research Project
Media Memory
Select two Level 2 subjects from your chosen Major
Credit Points, 40
SPRING SESSION
Government and Public Law
Select one of the following:
Communication Research Project
Media Memory
Select two Level 3 subjects from your chosen Major
Credit Points, 40
Year 4
AUTUMN SESSION
Equity & Trusts
Property Law
Select two LLB alternate subjects
, Credit Points, 40
SPRING SESSION
Administrative Law
Law of Associations
Select two LLB alternate subjects
, Credit Points, 40
Year 5
AUTUMN SESSION
Constitutional Law
Criminal Procedure and Evidence
Legal Research and Methodology
Select one LLB alternate subject
, Credit Points, 40
SPRING SESSION
Remedies
Civil Procedure and Arbitration
Law Honours Dissertation
Credit Points, 40
Total Credit Points, 400
As a graduate of this double degree, you can look forward to career opportunities in:
Courts and Legal Advice
Advertising
Human Rights
State and Federal Public Services
Media and Communications
Policy development
Legal Practitioner
OSHC: 530 ($) per year
