Bachelor of Computer Science - 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 BCompSc/LLB offers opportunities for students to undertake a specialised degree of study in computer science and law.

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.

Refer to Faculty of Informatics for entry requirements for the Bachelor of Computer Science.

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 Computer Science / Bachelor of Laws a candidate must complete, satisfactorily and independently, each of (a), (b) and (c) as follows:

1. All compulsory Law subjects;
2. 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;
3. Subjects selected from either or both of the Computer Science Schedule or the General Schedule having a value of at least 108 credit points, including:
   1. 72 credit points of computer science core subjects, as listed in the Computer Science course structure;
   2. An additional 24 credit points of 300-level subjects, of which 12 credit points must be CSCI subjects;
   3. Elective subjects chosen from the Computer Science Schedule and/or the General Schedule to the value of 12 credit points;
   4. No more than 24 credit points (ie 1/6) of subjects at PC grade;
   5. At least 24 credit points of 300-level subjects, including CSCI321, at pass grade or better.

Course Program

Majors

Majors are NOT available in the Bachelor of Laws course. Refer to the Computer Science Schedule for majors available in the Bachelor of Computer Science degree.

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