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Bachelor of Mathematics - Bachelor of Laws
Overview
Students commencing University study directly from school must
enrol in a double degree course with the Bachelor of Laws. Study
in another academic discipline allows students to recognise how
law functions in social, economic, technical, environmental and
scientific contexts. The BMath/LLB offers opportunities for students
with and aptitude for, and an interest in, mathematics.
For the first three years of the double degree, students enrol
substantially in subjects offered by the Faculty of Informatics
combined with a small number of Law subjects. In the final two
years of the degree, students enrol exclusively in Law subjects,
including a range of law elective options.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
For the Faculty of Law:
Assumed knowledge: Any two units of English.
Recommended Studies: English Advanced.
For the Bachelor of Mathematics, refer to Faculty of Informatics.
Advanced Standing
Students may apply for advanced standing for relevant subjects
completed at approved tertiary institutions. Refer to http://www.uow.edu.au/handbook/generalcourserules/UOW028672.html
Course Requirements
To qualify for the award of the degrees of Bachelor of Mathematics
/ Bachelor of Laws a candidate must complete, satisfactorily
and independently, each of (a), (b), (c) and (d) as follows:
- All compulsory Law subjects;
- Elective subjects to the value of 48 credit points from the
LLB Schedule. To be eligible for the award of Honours, candidates
must complete either LLB313 or LLB314;
- Subjects selected from either or both of the Mathematics
Schedule or the General Schedule having a value of at least
108 credit points, including a major study in Mathematics;
- Satisfy the requirements prescribed for the Bachelor of Mathematics
degree.
Course Program
Subjects (by year) |
Credit Points |
First Year |
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Subjects from Mathematics Schedule |
36 |
PLUS |
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LLB100 |
Foundations of Law A |
6 |
LLB110 |
Legal Research and Writing |
4 |
LLB200 |
Foundations of Law B |
6 |
LLB210 |
Law of Contracts |
8 |
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Second Year |
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Subjects from Mathematics Schedule |
36 |
PLUS |
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LLB304 |
Criminal Law and the Process
of Justice |
8 |
LLB392 |
Communication Skills |
2 |
LLB391 |
Dispute Management Skills |
2 |
LLB394 |
Advocacy Skills |
2 |
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Third Year |
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Subjects from Mathematics Schedule |
36 |
PLUS |
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LLB305 |
Property and Trusts A |
8 |
LLB307 |
Law of Torts |
8 |
LLB306 |
Property and Trusts B |
8 |
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Fourth Year |
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LLB300 |
Remedies and Procedure |
8 |
LLB302 |
Law of Business Organisations |
8 |
LLB308 |
Public Law A |
8 |
LLB311 |
Lawyers and Australian Society |
8 |
LLB393 |
Drafting Skills |
2 |
LLB301 |
Evidence |
8 |
LLB309 |
Public Law B |
8 |
1 LLB Elective |
8 |
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Fifth Year |
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3 LLB Electives |
24 |
LLB312 |
Legal Theory |
8 |
2 LLB Electives |
16 |
* Available Autumn and
Spring |
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Majors
Majors are NOT available in the Bachelor of Laws course. Refer
to the Mathematics Schedule for majors available in the Bachelor
of Mathematics course.
Electives
Students must successfully complete elective subjects to the
value of 48 credit points from the LLB Schedule.
NOTE: LLB 396 Advanced Legal Skills is a pre-requisite for entry
to the Practical Legal Training Course at this University.
Elective Law Subjects
See Bachelor of Laws - 3 year course.
Honours
See Bachelor of Laws - 3 year course.
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